Just in case it's of interest

[gez]

As per the title. This year was the 50th Aniversary of the 25th April 1974 Portuguese revolution. Below is a couple of links to a program of exhibitions and plays etc to celebrate the date:

https://www.omnibus-clapham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Programme-50th-anniversary-printers-version-.pdf

VIVA PORTUGAL - TWO STORIES FROM THE TIME OF SALAZAR - Omnibus Theatre

www.omnibus-clapham.org

If you have any interest in Fascism, or was aware of Spains dictator, but had no idea that Portugal also had one, then you may find the above interesting.

 

[RJohan]

Yes, it's also interesting to note that about 50 years ago three of todays members of the EU was fascist dictatorships.

BTW. I once had a lovely Portuguese girlfriend...

 

[billo]

Also on BBC sounds a very young and posh Jon Snow happened to be there at the time

Portugal’s Carnation Revolution - Portugal’s Carnation Revolution - BBC Sounds

Jon Snow on Portugal's 1974 Revolution

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[les24preludes]

I have no particular interest in Portugal but I enjoy any post that reveals aspects of world history. Thanks for the post!

 

[Kirk]

Portugal is a great place. Recent elections, though, show a swing to the right.

 

[Bob McC]

Yes, it's also interesting to note that about 50 years ago three of todays members of the EU was fascist dictatorships.

BTW. I once had a lovely Portuguese girlfriend...

Three?
More like twelve if you include under Soviet control at the time

 

[RJohan]

Three?
More like twelve if you include under Soviet control at the time

I was referring to FASCIST states, very well aware of states under the Soviet umbrella. Ok, not much difference. Fascist state: Everybody is poor except the elite. Communist state: Everybody is poor... Except the elite.

 

[Mike Reed]

I watched the prog (was that John Snow? Think it was on PSB America; (most good stuff is) maybe a year or so ago. Very good and a learning curve for me as, like many, knew little about that comparative 'backwater' of Iberia.