Hundreds Gather in Lisbon to Celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day with Ambassador's Gratitude
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Hundreds Gather in Lisbon to Celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day with Ambassador's Gratitude

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  • Around 500 people gathered in Lisbon's Eduardo VII Park to mark Ukraine's Independence Day.

  • The Ukrainian ambassador expressed gratitude for Portugal's support during the ongoing war.

  • Protesters carried signs thanking Portugal and a banner reading "The only path to peace, Victory for Ukraine".

  • The march proceeded down Avenida da Liberdade with chants of liberation and the Ukrainian salute "Slava Ukraini".

Celebration in the Heart of Lisbon

Cerca de 500 pessoas reuniram-se este domingo no parque Eduardo VII, em Lisboa, para celebrar o dia da independência da Ucrânia com a presença da embaixadora ucraniana, que agradeceu o apoio de Portugal ao país em guerra.

A concentração contou com cartazes de agradecimento a Portugal assim como uma faixa com a frase "O único caminho para a paz, Vitória da Ucrânia".

Os cerca de 500 manifestantes, segundo adiantou à Lusa fonte policial, desceram depois a Avenida da Liberdade entoando gritos de libertação e a saudação ucraniana "Slava Ukraini".

Protesters in Lisbon Image: Demonstrators marching down Avenida da Liberdade.

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