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Nation marks 52nd anniversary of Carnation Revolution

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Thousands of people gathered in Lisbon, Porto, and Funchal to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April Revolution. Participants marched with red carnations to express concerns over housing, labour laws, and the cost of living while reaffirming their commitment to democratic values. The day featured solemn sessions in Parliament and public parades, highlighting the enduring legacy of the 1974 movement.

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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Nation marks 52nd anniversary of Carnation Revolution

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The 25th of April, transparency and the importance of direct and courageous participation

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António José Seguro gave a speech that was also notable for what he achieved regarding political scrutiny and transparency, namely concerning party accounts. Opinion by São José Almeida

publico.pt2 May

The 25th of April, transparency and the importance of direct and courageous participation

"This half-century of freedom has been the best period in Portugal's history," states Fabian Figueiredo

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Fabian Figueiredo reflects on the last fifty years of Portuguese history, highlighting the significance of the democratic era.

Now Canal25 Apr

"This half-century of freedom has been the best period in Portugal's history," states Fabian Figueiredo

April, of freedom

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April fulfilled its initial promise. It democratised, decolonised, and developed.

cmjornal.pt25 Apr

May my daughter inherit no less April than I did

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April arrived as a promise and remained as a legacy. But there are signs of regression in gestures and silences. A reflection on the freedom we thought was guaranteed and what is required to keep it alive. A column by Cristina Melo Maia.

publico.pt24 Apr

May my daughter inherit no less April than I did

Freedom is not inherited – it is renewed

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A democracy with fragile institutions or little institutional dignity is a fragile democracy at risk. Opinion by Carla Castro

publico.pt23 Apr

Freedom is not inherited – it is renewed

April 25th: An Anatomy of Freedom

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April 25th is not a monument. It is a living structure. And like any structure, it does not collapse overnight. It degrades in silence.

observador.pt23 Apr

“The world will have to be rebuilt through a moral and cultural revolution”: Sophia de Mello Breyner, the poet of freedom who wanted to transform the world

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In 1964, “Livro Sexto” by Sophia de Mello Breyner received the grand poetry prize from the Portuguese Society of Authors. This was a landmark book in the poet's body of work, highlighting her commitment to freedom and social justice. Listen to her biography in this special podcast, Retratos de Abril, originally released for the 50th anniversary of the Revolution in Portugal in 2024.

Expresso21 Apr

“The world will have to be rebuilt through a moral and cultural revolution”: Sophia de Mello Breyner, the poet of freedom who wanted to transform the world

In April, a Thousand Posters! This archive aims to preserve messages of freedom

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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.

Público18 Apr

In April, a Thousand Posters! This archive aims to preserve messages of freedom

A Lesson in Democracy and Freedom

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Diário de Notícias13 Feb

Portugal

1856:Portugal's first railway
King Pedro V rides the inaugural train of Portugal's first railway, a 36-kilometre line from Lisbon to Carregado. It was the first stretch of what became the Linha do Norte, which would eventually link the capital with Porto.
Read more Regeneration and the last kings, 1851–1910
1910: The provisional government decrees a new press law, replacing João Franco's repressive press laws of 1907 and restoring freedom of the press, though restrictive legislation would return within a few years.

Elsewhere

1886: President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, a gift from the people of France sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.

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