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Protesters decide to remove tents and leave Rossio
The protesters occupying Rossio square decided on the night of Monday 9 November 2026 to dismantle their remaining tents and leave the area for the time being.
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Protesters decide to return to pitching tents in Rossio
Protesters in Lisbon voted on Tuesday 20 October to resume camping with tents at Praça do Rossio, following a police operation earlier that day that removed previous tents and resulted in 55 arrests. The protesters are demanding rent caps and broader measures regarding the housing crisis and cost of living. Those detained were released but are scheduled for a court hearing on Wednesday 21 October.
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Tents removed. Christmas market construction begins at Rossio
Protesters advocating for the right to housing have removed their tents from the Rossio square in Lisbon, allowing construction of the city's Christmas market to begin. Meanwhile, in Porto, the situation remains at an impasse following a meeting with the municipal council.
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Rossio woke up calmly with dozens of tents. See the images
Following a court ruling in favor of a protester and an announcement from the Prime Minister, a protest involving 60 to 80 tents in Rossio remained undisturbed overnight on 3 November and into the morning of 4 November. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with the leaders of the PS and Chega parties on Thursday, 5 November.
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