Camps. Praça D. João I will have an ice rink set up on November 13, says Porto City Hall

The D. João I Square in Porto will have an ice rink starting November 13, as announced by the city council. This decision comes amid ongoing protests for housing rights in the area, which have faced police interventions. The mayor, Pedro Duarte, has communicated the need to balance the use of public space for holiday events with the right to protest. Despite invitations for dialogue, protesters have declined meetings, citing ongoing police actions and focusing on other initiatives. The protests, which began on October 10, have spread to other cities, leading to numerous arrests and injuries, prompting criticism and legal scrutiny regarding protest regulations.