Protesters in Porto have decided to maintain their encampment at Praça de D. João I despite rainfall, while a decision on the continued presence of tents in Rossio, Lisbon, remains pending.
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Read today’s briefingThe organizers of the protest camp in Rossio have stated they will continue their demonstration indefinitely after rejecting the Prime Minister's latest speech on the housing crisis. The group considers the government's focus on new construction incentives insufficient to address their specific demands and has confirmed their intention to keep occupying the public square.
Portugal expects a week of instability due to a 'cold drop' phenomenon, with scattered showers, thunderstorms, and hail, particularly on Monday, 5 October. Precipitation is expected to peak between 14:00 and 20:00 on Monday, moving from the Lisbon and central coast regions toward the interior and north, with conditions easing by mid-week and a return to drier weather by Friday. Temperatures remain above the seasonal average throughout the country, with daytime highs reaching up to 29ºC in some areas.
Porto City Council has presented three scenarios to protest camp representatives regarding the use of Praça D. João I during the Christmas season. The options include: relocating the camp; allowing the camp to remain while cancelling all planned municipal Christmas activities in the square; or sharing the space with a reduced Christmas programme (either keeping just the ice rink or the other small attractions). The council is currently awaiting the protesters' decision following a meeting on 10 November.