Portuguese police clear housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, arresting 13
The gist
Police with dogs moved in on housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto before dawn, arresting 13 people.
The camps target a rental bill protesters say would push up housing costs.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Protesters rallied and set up tents in Porto's Praça Dom João I with a banner reading "Can't afford rent? Bring a tent!", demanding affordable housing.
- Oct 12, 2026Activists notified Porto City Council of their intention to continue their demonstration.
- Oct 15, 2026Amnesty International said initial reports suggest police deployed excessive force to disperse a peaceful protest camp in Porto in the early hours, injuring 37 people.