Police in Portugal cleared protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, arresting 55 people in the process.
The operation was carried out in the two largest cities after a wave of demonstrations over the rising cost of living. Protesters had set up temporary camps to draw attention to the economic pressures facing many Portuguese households.
During the clearance, authorities detained 55 individuals who were present in the camps. The arrests were part of a broader effort to restore order in the areas where the protests had concentrated.
While the police removed the camps, reports indicate that many protesters have returned to the sites, continuing to demand measures to address the cost‑of‑living crisis that has affected the country in recent months.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>