Portuguese police clash with housing protesters, arresting 13 people and injuring dozens
In Lisbon and Porto, police violently removed demonstrators, injuring over 30 protesters and 13 officers. Dozens of tents were dismantled, and 13 people were arrested. The protests, demanding the government withdraw a rental law, focused on Portugal's severe housing crisis.
- Over 30 protesters were injured in the Lisbon camp, with 10 sent to the hospital.
- Police used violence to remove demonstrators from squares in Lisbon and Porto.
- Portuguese Police intervened in Lisbon and Porto to clear tent camps.
- Protesters demanded the government withdraw the rental law project.
- Thirteen police officers were injured and eight needed hospital transport.
- The police claim protesters threw bottles, paint, and pyrotechnic devices at agents.
- Seven people were arrested in Porto.
- House prices have more than doubled over ten years in Portugal.
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