Portuguese police cleared a housing protest camp in Lisbon and made arrests.
Police in Portugal dismantled protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, using batons, rubber bullets, and dogs, and made 25 arrests. The operations occurred amid a week of unrest, with thousands participating in protests against housing costs and university fees. Over 300 people were injured in clashes, and more than 100 tents were pitched after a march in Lisbon. The protests began in Porto on the 10th and expanded to Lisbon, demanding action on housing and education.
- Police dismantled the encampment in Lisbon.
- Opposition accused the government of violently targeting protesters during a week of unrest.
- Student demonstrators demanded better education support and Prime Minister Rama's resignation.
- Housing prices in Portugal have more than doubled since 2017.
- The protests demand measures to address the housing crisis.
- Opposition and majority deputies physically clashed during a session in Tirana, Albania.
- Over 300 people were injured in confrontations.
- Protests began against high university fees and educational system deficiencies.
- Protesters pitched more than 100 tents after a march on Saturday.
- The PSP reported 11 injuries from the intervention.
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