Housing

Open microphone at Rossio square in Lisbon with hundreds gathered

Hundreds of people gathered at Rossio square in Lisbon on Sunday for a protest and public assembly focused on housing rights. The gathering followed a police intervention at a previous encampment site, with organizers calling for the repeal of current rental laws.

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While this event does not change the law, it reflects the ongoing public pressure and social unrest surrounding Portugal's housing crisis, which may signal future shifts in policy or local activity as organizations push for legislative changes.

Correio da Manhã· 1w agoRead original ↗

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