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Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy
People use their cellphones to take pictures of a light show projecting the word Freedom on the arch of Lisbon's Comercio square, Wednesday, April 23, 2024, as the country celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. The April 25, 1974 revolution carried out by the army restored democracy in Portugal after 48 years of a fascist dictatorship. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
AP / Armando Franca
2024-04-25, Newsday
LISBON, Portugal — Military vehicles and red carnations return to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacts dramatic moments from the...
Macron and Putin: from 'dear Vladimir' to 'existential' threat
From left to right: Emmanuel MACRON (President of France), Charles MICHEL (President of the European Council)
European Union
2024-03-15, Naharnet
French PresidentEmmanuel Macron for half a decade sought to cultivate a partnership with Russia but has now become an implacable foe of the Kremlin, warning that...
Portugal Joins Europe’s Shift to the Right as Populist Chega Party Surges in Election
Luis Montenegro, leader of the center-right Democratic Alliance, center right, listens to his to supporters celebrating after claiming victory in Portugal's election, in Lisbon, Monday, March 11, 2024.
AP / Armando Franca
2024-03-11, Time Magazine
The rapid growth of right-wing political forces across Europe hit Portugal on Sunday as the Chega party surged in support and quadrupled its seats in parliament. In an...
A Guide to All the May Art Fairs2024-04-27
New York Observer: FriezeNew York in 2019. Courtesy Frieze Art fair fatigue can start to set in around May, which is ironic given that May is one of the busiest months in the spring art calendar. Or maybe they’re all busy now. There were loads of April art fairs; even...
I moved from California to Portugal as a single mom of 2. Here people actually ...2024-04-27
Business Insider: The American mom moved with her two daughters from California to Portugal Courtesy of the authorAisha Canfield is a single mom of two daughters aged 6 years and 22 monthsShe moved from California, to Lisbon, Portugal in August 2023.She says it's hard to parent...
Arne Slot signs with Liverpool to replace Jurgen Klopp - reports2024-04-27
Independent online (SA): Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two years left on his contract, has now been...
Israel root cause of all tensions, precarious situation in region: Iranian FM2024-04-27
Press TV: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has underlined the need for cessation of the Israeli regime’s genocidal war on Gaza and respect for the rights of the oppressed Palestinians there, calling the occupying regime the root cause of all conflicts...
Exclusive: “Talks have taken place” – Arne Slot to join Liverpool with Amorim and others ...2024-04-27
Caughtoffside: Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has agreed terms with Liverpool with contracts set to be prepared over the weekend. According to FabrizioRomano, talking to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing, everything has been agreed and it’s just a matter of time....
Photos: 2024 Drake Relays - Friday2024-04-27
The Gazette Cedar Rapids: Rain falls during the 2024 Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 26, 2024. Severe Weather delayed proceedings as storms moved across Iowa Friday afternoon. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) Rain falls during the 2024 Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa on...
Boardman contractor pleads to 3 theft counts in Columbiana County2024-04-27
The Vindicator: LISBON — A Boardman area contractor accused of taking money from three clients and failing to do the work in Columbiana County has changed his mind about withdrawing his guilty plea, instead pleading...
Phil Rosenthal of 'Somebody Feed Phil' is headed to Ann Arbor to perform and, yes, to eat2024-04-27
Detroit news: "SomebodyFeed Phil" host Phil Rosenthal is headed to Ann Arbor on Wednesday, and before you ask, yes, he already knows where he's going to eat. "I've gotta hit Zingerman's, right?" he asks, on the phone from Philadelphia during a day off from his tour earlier...
‘I cancelled my trip because of a sudden illness and my insurer won’t pay out in full’2024-04-27
The Times/The Sunday Times: ✉ I took out a Staysure annual multi-trip travel policy in January for a trip to India in March. I was quoted £188.89 for a basic policy, with the option of a comprehensive policy for £244.80. Having no prior medical conditions whatsoever, I opted for the...
Police logs ― April 27, 20242024-04-26
The Day: NorwichJames Matich, 47, of 458 Laurel HillRoad, Apt. C, was charged Friday with criminal violation of a protective order and criminal violation of a restraining order. Peter JamesRoy Johnson, 51, of 409 Harland Road was charged Friday with second-degree...
‘Mad about Moxie!’ Lisbon festival plans announced2024-04-26
Lewiston Sun Journal: The 40th birthday celebration will run July 12-14. ......
Arne Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed2024-04-26
Yahoo Daily News: Liverpool turned to Slot after the early frontrunner to replace Klopp, their former...
Huskies have stellar day in Lisbon2024-04-26
Wahpeton Daily News: The Wahpeton Track and Field team had a stellar day at the LisbonAmerican Legion meet on Monday, April 22 in Lisbon, North Dakota. The girls’ team claimed the team title and the boys’ team placed second. ......
Janet Mills vetoes a Republican’s proposal to raise income tax rates on wealthier Mainers2024-04-26
Bangor Daily News: AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills vetoed Friday a Republican lawmaker’s proposal to increase state income tax rates on wealthier residents in Maine while attempting to ease the tax burden for lower-income earners. The bill from Rep.MickyCarmichael,...