Housing Protesters Re-Set Tents in Lisbon’s Rossio Square
Housing rights activists have set up a new tent camp in Lisbon’s Rossio Square, protesting soaring property prices and real‑estate speculation.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- New camp protests rising housing costs
- 55 arrests following police intervention
- Community solidarity and public support
Camp’s Return
Lisbon’s heart, Rossio Square, became the site of a new housing rights protest this weekend. On October 24, a large gathering under the banner of “Housing Rights” set up a tent camp after a police intervention that resulted in 55 arrests.
Police Intervention and Aftermath
Last weekend, police dismantled the camp and detained 55 people. The crackdown, however, intensified public opposition. Protesters argue that the police action undermines the housing rights struggle.
- 55 arrests recorded
- New camp established on October 24
- Public backlash following police action