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Moedas proposes keeping a symbolic tent in Rossio and offers three alternatives to protesters

The Mayor of Lisbon is seeking a compromise to allow the Christmas market to proceed in Rossio while enabling the ongoing housing protest to continue. He has proposed allowing one symbolic tent to remain in the square or offering the protesters three alternative locations nearby.

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If you live in or visit Lisbon, the Rossio square area may see changes to how the protest and Christmas market coexist, but no final agreement or eviction has been decided yet.

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Tents removed. Christmas market construction begins at Rossio

Protesters advocating for the right to housing have removed their tents from the Rossio square in Lisbon, allowing construction of the city's Christmas market to begin. Meanwhile, in Porto, the situation remains at an impasse following a meeting with the municipal council.

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