Paddy Cosgrave says housing protest camp is 'welcome' at Web Summit

Protesters from the 'Lisbon camp' (acampada de Lisboa) are moving their housing protest from Rossio to the Web Summit at Parque das Nações today, Thursday 12 November. The protest begins at 17:30 on Alameda dos Oceanos, including debates and a 'popular assembly' at 21:00.

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If you are traveling to or through the Parque das Nações area on Thursday 12 November, expect disruptions, crowds, and potential police presence near the Web Summit venue.

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