Portuguese police clear Lisbon housing protest camp, arrest 25

Officers baton-charge demonstrators in overnight operation as activists demand government action on soaring rents and home shortages.Published On 25 Oct 202625 Oct 2026Police in Portugal have cleared a camp in central Lisbon set up to protest against the country’s deepening housing crisis, baton-charging demonstrators and making 25 arrests.Dozens of officers, some with police dogs, moved in on the camp in Rossio Square shortly after 2am (02:00 GMT) on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones as fighting with Houthis rageslist 2 of 3CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?list 3 of 3Why Israel’s latest assault on Hebron is so significant for the West Bankend of listThey had warned protesters that their tents would be dismantled if they were not removed, threatening disobedience charges for those who resisted.Protesters had pitched more than 100 tents after Saturday’s protest march by thousands along one of Lisbon’s main avenues.A smaller camp of about 50 tents was also dismantled in Porto’s Praca D Joao I public square, where police made six arrests.Police said the operation was “proportionate” an...