Thousands celebrate freedom with parades in Lisbon and a march in Porto

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Thousands celebrate freedom with parades in Lisbon and a march in Porto

Thousands of people took to the streets this Saturday to mark the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April Revolution. In Lisbon, the traditional parade down Avenida da Liberdade featured a mix of generations, red carnations, and protests against the government's proposed labour reforms. Similar marches took place in Porto and Funchal, with participants emphasizing the need to defend democratic values and workers' rights. Political leaders from various parties used the occasion to critique government priorities, while also reflecting on the significance of the revolution in contemporary Portuguese society.

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The 25th of April Revolution (Revolução dos Cravos or Carnation Revolution) was a military coup in 1974 that ended 48 years of authoritarian rule in Portugal. It restored democracy and civil liberties, and it is celebrated annually as Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade).

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