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"In Portugal those who don't have a room sleep at the police station": hundreds return to Rossio

Less than 24 hours after police dismantled a housing protest encampment in Lisbon, protesters returned to Rossio to continue demonstrations for housing rights, announcing on social media that they will not give up.

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If you are in central Lisbon, expect renewed protests and potential police presence around Rossio following the dismantling of the previous encampment.

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