Housing
Lisbon merchants expect end of Rossio encampment in 'one or two weeks'
Merchants in the Baixa district have requested the removal of the housing protest encampment at Rossio to allow for the scheduled set-up of a Christmas market. The local business association claims the protest has caused revenue losses of up to 30%, and local authorities aim for a resolution within the next two weeks to avoid jeopardizing the holiday trading season.
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If you live or work near the Rossio area, expect potential tensions or police activity in the coming two weeks as officials attempt to clear the protest site before the holiday season.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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