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President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the 25th of April Association president emphasize the need to uphold the values of the Carnation Revolution, focusing on social justice, labor dignity, and truth while calling for an end to global conflicts.
The defense of transparency in political party donations made by the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, which even earned praise from his second-round opponent, André Ventura, was one of the highlights of a solemn session commemorating the 25th of April, which was much more peaceful than the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution. Seguro's speech was praised by Ventura, while the Left took the opportunity to criticise the labour package. In his first 25th of April solemn session as President, Seguro also addressed young people born long after the fall of the dictatorship, admitting that they cannot be asked to 'love by decree' the historical date, and instead enumerated the practical consequences of the end of the dictatorship on their lives. He also warned against the risk of 'losing democracy in silence'. The President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, stated that 'populist remedies close politics off even further', lamenting that the presumption of guilt and widespread distrust of politicians have made it harder to attract the best people. 'We have often turned politics into a reality show,' he lamented, remarks that displeased Socialist MP Pedro Delgado Alves, who stood up and left the chamber during his speech. Another speech that marked the session, though it did not cause turmoil or walkouts, was that of André Ventura. The leader of Chega, who took the podium wearing a green carnation to symbolise Portuguese people forced to emigrate, railed against praise for guerrilla fighters from liberation movements 'who killed Portuguese soldiers', and argued that the 25th of April 'is not the day of the captains of April', but rather 'the day of the captains of January, February, and March'. Mariana Leitão (Liberal Initiative) and João Almeida (CDS-PP) also spoke against the 'owners of April', while the PSD parliamentary leader praised the 'full democrat' who 'fights radicalism but accepts the people's verdict', identifying with the moderation previously outlined by the 'centre bloc' presented by the Prime Minister. In a session with fewer direct references to the Labour Package than expected, PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro denounced the 'persisting inequalities', Livre spokesperson Rui Tavares launched a petition for the Government to advance the 25th of April Interpretive Centre at Terreiro do Paço, Communist Alfredo Maia mentioned the 'path of regression' of 'right-wing policies', and Fabian Figueiredo (Left Bloc) attacked those who try to 'hijack freedom'. Among the single-member parties, Inês de Sousa Real (PAN) called for a future 25th of April 'with fewer insults and more dialogue', and Filipe Sousa (Juntos pelo Povo) defended the 'construction of a Portugal from Madeira to the Azores, from Minho to the Algarve, and not just of the big cities'. From the 'fear of questioning official truths' to 'nostalgics of the dictatorship' - small parties expose their differences. Chega brought green carnations. April 'is not for green carnations or red carnations', but for Portugal, says PSD.
Vasco Lourenço, an April Captain, comments on the speeches at the solemn session commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April. Vasco Lourenço praises the speech by António José Seguro.
António José Seguro reminded young people of the achievements of April.
Vasco Lourenço marks 52 years of freedom and democracy with an appeal for an end to wars. Also, the President of the European Council rules out, for now, easing sanctions on Iran.
A celebration of freedom, yes, but also a celebration of economic development. The poverty that existed before the 25th of April is something that cannot be forgotten.
The solemn session commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April will be marked politically by the first speech of the new President of the Republic, António José Seguro.
Part of the exhibition also includes photographs taken during the photojournalist's time in China, portraying scenes of daily life and establishing a point of contact between the two cultures.
At 77, in an interview with Expresso, the retired Navy Captain recalls what triggered the Revolution and the work done by the April military officers to establish the foundations of the democratic State. A task “without parallel” in history that he believes has never been duly recognised.
The 25th of April gave way to the right to speak, play, and be happy without fear
The 25th of April celebrations dominated the period before the agenda of this Wednesday's private meeting of the municipal executive.
Camila Rodrigues (Miminhos da Camila), Rita Dias (Bordados Dados), and Mário Ortega (Cut Out) are three examples of how the 25th of April 1974 continues to gain meaning in the present.
Fred Cunha has created a website that serves as an archive and a digital wall for posters celebrating the 25th of April. You can submit your own and vote for your favourites.
One of the moments from the debate between Pacheco Pereira and André Ventura regarding political prisoners before and after the 25th of April.
With no concert on the night of the 24th to the 25th for the second consecutive year, a PCP source accuses the municipality of turning its back on the celebration. The deputy mayor reportedly defended the municipal company's legitimate choice.
Doing the math, there is a conclusion that is amusing: the PCP presents itself nowadays as the bodyguard of the Constitution, but, in truth, it is against two-thirds of the current text.
Miguel Sousa Tavares was part of the commission for the extinction of the PIDE/DGS after the 25th of April, where he came face-to-face with inspector Sacchetti, who had interrogated his mother, Sophia de Mello Breyner, during the dictatorship.
The 25 de Abril Bridge Users' Association called for a 'mass honking' on the bridge this Monday to protest the increase in tolls.
Lisbon, 27 Dec 2025 (Lusa) - Portugal elected its first freely elected President of the Republic, António Ramalho Eanes, in 1976, two years and two months after the coup of 25 April 1974 that ended 48 years of dictatorship.
