Portuguese police arrest 13 as housing protests turn violent

By Emmanuella Opara | November 1st 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Thirteen people have been arrested following clashes between police and housing protesters in Portugal, after officers moved to dismantle protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early on Sunday. Riot police, some accompanied by dogs, stormed the camps at about 4:30 am in Rossio Square … Continue reading Portuguese police arrest 13 as housing protests turn violent