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Police clash with housing protesters in Porto, at least 38 injured

A protest in Porto over housing conditions escalated early Sunday 1 November following police intervention to clear tents from Praça D. João I. Organizers report at least 38 injuries, including three serious, and seven arrests occurred during the overnight confrontation.

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This report highlights the ongoing tensions and risks associated with housing demonstrations in Porto, which you should consider if planning to attend or pass near future protest sites.

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