Thousands of people march in Porto and warn that "they came to stay"

Thousands are protesting in Porto against housing costs, declaring they will stay until heard. The demonstration, organized by the Acampada movement, began at Praça da Batalha and will culminate at Praça D. João I with music and activities. Initially modest, the turnout grew significantly, with participants of all ages joining in. Tourists expressed surprise but joined the protest, highlighting its festive atmosphere. The protests, which began on October 10, have spread to Lisbon and other cities, demanding measures to address the housing crisis and control essential goods prices. Recent events included violent police actions resulting in injuries among protesters.