Housing
Images from the tenth day of protests, which included concerts
Thousands of people demonstrated in Lisbon and Porto on 21 October against housing access difficulties. Protesters declared their intention to set up camp again in the public squares on 21 October, directly challenging a prohibition issued by the Minister of Internal Administration on 20 October.
Why it matters
While this is a recurring protest movement, the explicit challenge to a ministerial ban on encampments suggests a potential for heightened police presence or further enforcement actions in city centers; if you live or work near Rossio in Lisbon or Praça Dom João I in Porto, expect disruptions.ObservadorRead original ↗
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