The Mayor of Porto has offered to meet with protesters currently occupying Praça D. João I, but only at the City Hall. He explicitly stated that he is willing to hear their grievances, but will not engage in negotiations or recognize the legitimacy of their "popular assemblies."
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The leader of the Socialist Party (PS) reported receiving information about the potential death of a child in October at the Portimão Hospital due to a lack of medical response. He intends to urgently summon the Minister of Health to Parliament to provide explanations regarding this and two other reported deaths related to a lack of assistance at the same hospital's emergency department.
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has ordered housing protesters to remove their tents from Praça do Rossio to make way for the Christmas market, while activists announced plans to take their demonstrations to the Web Summit. Meanwhile, the Public Prosecutor's Office asked the Constitutional Court to assess the constitutionality of a 1974 rule capping demonstrations at 00:30, and protests have also expanded to Praça D. João I in Porto.
The Porto City Council will begin assembling Christmas structures, including an ice rink at Praça D. João I, on 13 November. The mayor is seeking to reconcile these holiday events with the ongoing housing protest camp currently occupying the square.