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PSP guarantees it will comply with court ruling

The Administrative Court of Lisbon ruled that the Rossio square cannot be used for a "generalized and massive encampment." The police force, PSP, confirmed it will abide by the decision.

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If you are planning to visit or travel through the Rossio area in central Lisbon, you should expect altered police presence and restrictions on public gatherings as the PSP enforces this court-ordered limit on encampments.

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