https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-return-to-lisbon-square-press-government-to-scrap-rental-billContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-return-to-lisbon-square-press-government-to-scrap-rental-billhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/thousands-return-to-lisbon-square-press-government-to-scrap-rental-bill#u172522Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:13:58 +0000Portuguese law enforcement officers deployed dogs and batons to dismantle a housing protest camp in Lisbon's Rossio Square, arresting 25 individuals. The police intervention followed demonstrations where thousands of people gathered to demand that the government scrap a controversial rental bill. Protesters had erected tents in the square following marches against housing policies before officers moved in to clear the area.Why it mattersHousing discontent has intensified in Portugal as citizens push back against policies impacting affordability and rental markets. Thousands previously gat