Portugal’s Revolution 40 years on: in 5 Quotes

Revolting Europe 2014-04-25

Summary:

In April 1974 a coup carried out by left-leaning army officers led the way to democracy in Portugal. The coup on April 25, was led by soldiers and joined by a popular resistance movement. Nowadays austerity measures are threatening the welfare state, healthcare, education, pensions, labour and all the social achievements accomplished 40 years ago. … Continue reading

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Date tagged:

04/25/2014, 14:00

Date published:

04/25/2014, 11:44