Calm situation at Praça D. João I in Porto

The situation at Praça D. João I in Porto remained calm after a housing protest assembly, with over 200 people gathered. There was no visible police presence, and only a food stall operated. The previous night, police had forcibly dispersed similar protests in Lisbon and Porto, resulting in injuries and arrests. Protesters demand changes to housing laws and policies, including the reversal of a new rental law and increased public housing. Left-wing parties criticized police actions, while government parties supported the police response.