Housing

Rossio Christmas Market posted 'anti-camping' rules. Parish Council requested their removal

The organizers of the Rossio Christmas Market posted signs prohibiting sitting on the ground, protests, and the distribution of unauthorized materials, which were interpreted as targeting housing activists. Following public criticism, the Santa Maria Maior Parish Council requested the immediate removal of the signs, confirming they were unaware of the specific content, and the signage was removed on Sunday 15 November 2026.

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While the signs have been removed, this highlights ongoing tensions and local policy ambiguity regarding the use of public space in Lisbon for housing protests during major commercial events.

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