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Protest for housing rights in Lisbon today: march from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio

A protest march demanding solutions for the housing crisis is scheduled for 15:00 today, 24 October, departing from Marquês de Pombal and ending at Rossio. The demonstration follows an ongoing protest camp for housing rights established at Rossio since Saturday, 17 October.

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If you are in central Lisbon this afternoon, expect significant pedestrian traffic and potential road closures along the route from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio.

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