Carnation Revolution

From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns

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From Latin America to the Mediterranean: Iberoamerican film festival returns

2nd Iberoamerican Film Festival is the second edition of the festival with Latin American film screenings. It is organized by the embassies of Brazil, Cuba, Peru, Portugal, and Spain, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes de Nicosia and The Friends of the Cinema Society. The festival will take place on May 21, 23, 28, 30, and June 4 at Cine Studio, University of Nicosia. All screenings will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English or Greek, and entry is free.

Portugal’s democracy turns 50: Thousands commemorate Carnation Revolution

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Portugal’s democracy turns 50: Thousands commemorate Carnation Revolution

Portugal celebrated the 50th anniversary of the “Carnation Revolution” that ended a fascist dictatorship and brought democracy. The revolution was led by junior army officers who wanted democracy and decolonization. Recent celebrations were overshadowed by concerns over the rise of the far right in Portugal, including the populist party Chega. Chega has gained popularity by appealing to those with a revisionist view of history and advocating for changes to the constitution. Despite being the third largest party in Portugal, Chega’s leader denies being fascist and criticizes mainstream parties for not addressing poverty and other issues.