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Lisbon 'Acampada' popular assembly schedules new demonstration for Saturday

Protesters plan a march from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio on Saturday, 31 October, followed by a concentration in Rossio square. The group will vote during the event on whether to attempt to pitch tents in the square.

Why it matters

If you are in central Lisbon on Saturday 31 October, expect crowds and potential transit or traffic disruptions between Marquês de Pombal and Rossio as the march progresses.

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easyJet strike announced in Portugal for December · The Portugal News · 9h ago
CP strike scheduled for this Friday has been called off · Observador · 12h ago
Police take to streets for better pay and working conditions · Portugal Resident · 1d ago
IP3 closed at night next week for construction works · Observador · 5d ago

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The CP strike on Friday 30 October is cancelled and trains run normally.
CP· Lisbon area +2· on Fri 30 Oct
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