Viseu celebrated 52 years of freedom on the 25 April
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Latest news and stories about freedom day in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about freedom day in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Revolution commemorations took place once again on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon. Thousands of citizens of all ages marched there on a magnificent sunny afternoon, celebrating the end of the dictatorship and the achievement of freedom.
“The people are the ones who command most”: thousands of people marched this Saturday on Avenida da Liberdade, in Lisbon, with many songs, chants, and signs mixed in, to celebrate April 25th
In the two official residences, Freedom Day took different forms, but in both, the focus was on the future and the ambition to change the country.
During the solemn session at Parliament to mark the 52nd anniversary of the 25th of April, the President of the Republic warned that “freedom does not disappear all at once, it disappears little by little.” We are following the main moments of the day here.
The March for Freedom began this afternoon in Porto with thousands of people holding carnations and chanting slogans against “the assassination of April values”.
A look at the historical impact of the events of April 25th in Portugal.
By 3:00 PM, near the former headquarters of the political police in Porto, the road was already too small for the thousands of protesters.
At the solemn session in Parliament to mark the 52nd anniversary of April 25th, the President of the Republic warned that “freedom does not disappear all at once, it disappears little by little.” We are following the main moments of the day here.
The traditional slogans '25th of April always, fascism never again' and 'Long live freedom' are being heard.
António José Seguro provides commentary and calls to action during the April 25th anniversary commemorations.
Freedom has been passing through here for 52 years. Collective memory is the decisive factor for its preservation.
The gardens of the official residences will open to the public on April 25th, but in different ways. Montenegro will have lunch with Ruy de Carvalho and pay tribute to the nearly centenarian actor; Seguro's programme includes a concert by Agir and Paulo de Carvalho, poetic performances, and a conversation with 25 young people about “Freedom, Democracy and the Future”.
'April will always be Tomorrow' is the name of the show that aims to sing about freedom.
One of the Algarve’s longest-running sporting events, Corrida da Liberdade (Freedom Run), will celebrate its 20th edition on April 25 in Portimão. The event will bring together athletes, families and The post Portimão celebrates 20 years of Freedom Run appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The president is elected through a free and democratic process.
