World & Nation
Portuguese Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva appointed a youthful Cabinet in forming the nation’s 17th government since democracy was restored in 1974.
Aug. 13, 1987
The minority Social Democrats of Portuguese Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva easily survived challenges from opposition parties in Parliament and assumed full control of the government.
Nov. 22, 1985
Portugal’s Social Democratic leader Anibal Cavaco Silva accepted an invitation from President Antonio Ramalho Eanes to form the nation’s 16th government since its return to democracy after the 1974 revolution.
Oct. 30, 1985
Portuguese Defense Minister Fernando Nogueira, despite two recent political scandals, was elected to succeed Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva as leader of the governing Social Democratic Party.
Feb. 20, 1995
An era is ending for Portugal, the late-blooming Atlantic nation that rocketed out of backwardness and dictatorship to become a star of the new Europe.
Feb. 11, 1995
A 24-hour general strike shut factories, airports and banks across Portugal as hundreds of thousands of workers staged the biggest industrial action in the country’s history to protest government labor reforms.
March 29, 1988
Socialist Jorge Sampaio was decisively elected Sunday to succeed Mario Soares as Portugal’s president, confirming the country’s swing to the left.
Jan. 15, 1996
Portuguese Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva, disappointed in U.S. aid levels, apparently won a commitment Wednesday for consultations on other forms of American compensation for use of a strategic air base in the Azores.
Feb. 25, 1988
Portugal’s Social Democrats said Tuesday that they will end the two-year-old coalition with Prime Minister Mario Soares’ Socialists, but not until after Portugal enters the European Economic Community next week.
June 5, 1985
Prime Minister Anibal Cavaco Silva’s Social Democratic Party won a stunning victory in Portugal’s elections, gaining an unprecedented absolute majority in the nation’s Parliament.
July 20, 1987