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Oct 20, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp
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Portuguese police cleared tent camps at central Lisbon’s Rossio square in a dawn raid on Oct. 20, arresting 55 people. Protesters said about 30 demonstrators were injured and arrested. The encampment protested housing shortages, soaring rents and low wages.
WHO: Portuguese police
WHAT: Cleared housing protest tent camps in Lisbon and arrested 55 people.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Lisbon, Portugal
WHY: Police cleared the encampment, which was protesting housing shortages, soaring rents and low wages.
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