From the Carnation Revolution in Portugal to the rise of Khomeini in Iran, the 1970s saw a wave of uprisings that toppled governments and redrew the political map. This video breaks down the key ...

"In 1974, I was 18 and beginning my university studies in Lisbon. However, on 25 April, I found myself in Porto, seeking the tranquility of family to study. We sensed that something significant was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DARTMOUTH – The Carnation Revolution was an important milestone in Portuguese political history but also a springboard for the ...

Thousands in Lisbon celebrated the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, which toppled the longest fascist dictatorship in Europe and ushered in democracy. The almost ...

LISBON – Military vehicles and red carnations returned to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacted dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy to the ...

A group of military captains planned the coup that toppled the regime, which was helmed by dictator António Oliveira Salazar from 1932 to 1968. It only crumbled four years after his death with the ...

LISBON (Reuters) - Thousands are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" that toppled the longest fascist dictatorship in ...

Portugal marks the 43rd anniversary of its Carnation Revolution, with top left-wing politicians urging the EU to fight the rise of populism by focusing more on social welfare. Portugal marked the 43rd ...

LISBON, Portugal — There are a lot of bemused tourists here these days. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Portugal's ancient ...

25 April, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution. It ended about 41 years of dictatorship and began an era of democracy. The milestone is celebrated as the political ...