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Lisbon's housing protest camp reorganizes and refuses to leave Rossio

The organizers of the housing protest in Lisbon's Rossio square have decided to resume overnight camping and tent setup starting this Saturday, 31 October, despite the scheduled arrival of a Christmas market. The group is currently focused on refining its internal decision-making processes and discussed a potential future merger with the Porto protest movement to increase visibility.

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If you are planning to visit the Rossio area or commute through central Lisbon, be aware that the protest camp remains in place and will expand its footprint starting 31 October, which may lead to increased police presence or local transit disruption.

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