The Minister of Internal Administration has officially assumed political responsibility for the police interventions that occurred early on Sunday 26 October at housing protests in Lisbon and Porto. Protesters at the Rossio square encampment are criticizing the Government's approach to the ongoing housing crisis.
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Artist Bordalo II installed an art piece featuring a 'Police' tent and riot equipment in Rossio square, Lisbon, protesting police intervention during recent housing demonstrations. Protesters are scheduled to gather again at Largo de Camões at 16:00 on Saturday, 31 October, and move to Rossio to camp overnight. The National Aeronautical Authority has prohibited the use of drones over the square from 12:00 on Saturday, 31 October, until 11:00 on Sunday, 1 November.