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Hundreds of people gathered in Praça D. João I in Porto to await a popular assembly following a police intervention during an overnight housing protest. The movement reported dozens of injuries during the clearance, while government officials defended the police action as legitimate.
A new Pitagórica poll for TVI, CNN Portugal, and SOL shows the Socialist Party (PS) leading with 28.3%, followed by Chega at 27.9%, and the AD coalition at 22.9%. The Government's approval rating has fallen to 34%, with 59% of respondents disapproving of its performance, though 62% believe it will complete the current legislative term.
The government has challenged ANA regarding its latest technical report for the new Lisbon airport (Luís de Camões), specifically criticizing the removal of plans for a second terminal or satellite terminal. Officials also demanded that both planned runways be capable of handling large 'Code F' aircraft (such as the A380 and Boeing 747-8), rejecting the concessionaire's current proposal for only one such runway.