Economy
European commission says Porto meets the criteria to host EMA
According to an analysis carried out by the European Commission, concerning the evaluation of Member States' proposals to host the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Portuguese application meets the necessary requirements. That is to say that Porto is eligible. The decision belongs to the 27 Member-States that start debating the issue next Friday.
Porto Water Innovation Week ends on a high note with Aquaporto Festival in the City Park
More than 1500 children enjoyed the Aquaporto Festival, promoted by municipal company Águas do Porto. This is the 4th Edition of this water festival, which kicked-off at 10 am, next to the Water pavilion, in the City Park and will run till 30 September. Participation is free.
Architecture Office from Porto to design a new urban area in Finland
The quality of the architecture that is developed in the city of Porto is recognised, once more: an office of young architects from Porto has won the international tender "Aviapolis Urban Blocks", organised by the city of Vantaa, near Helsinki. The bid to create a new urban area was developed jointly with a Swedish office.
Gastronomic event in Porto set the table in D. João I Square
One of the most popular gastronomic events in Porto is back to D. João I Square. This is the fifth time that both people from Porto and visitors to town can have a bit of something that excites the desire for more.
Leisure and culture activities that "Verão é no Porto" hosted in town
Over 400 suggestions for entertainment and conviviality have enlivened the city of Porto these last three months. Like in previous years, the municipal programme "Verão é no Porto" (summer is in Porto) enabled a diversified programming full of events throughout the city.
Annual Conference to debate cyber-security and cybercrime on a global scale in Porto in October
Cyber security and cybercrime specialists will meet in Porto for the annual Conference "eCrime Cyber-Security Symposium 2017" that will run from 24 to 26 October, at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto.
Porto Fashion Week celebrates fashion with a number of events
The 10th Edition of Porto Fashion Week kicks off 28 September with numerous events taking place in the city of Porto. Porto Fashion Week Night Out, Porto Fashion Film Festival, MODtissimo, on its 50th edition, the 10th iTechStyle Innovation Business Forum, the Fashion People competition and the 10th Port Wine Fashion make this a full week devoted to fashion businesses.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride suited up to ride through Porto and raise Money to supporting the Movember Foundation
Sunday afternoon, 24 September, Porto joined other 600 cities all over the world to unite for a common and noble cause: to raise money to support prostate cancer and men's mental health. Participants have to dress up and ride a classical or vintage motorbike through town to raise awareness on important health issues.
World community of investors met with city's entrepreneurs
This event was promoted by Porto City Hall, ANJE- National Association for Young Entrepreneurs and Indico Capital Partners. ANJE headquarters played host to the meeting that gathered over 100 senior investors for the corporate segment, independent venture-capital fund managers, strategic investors and company leaders.
Serralves welcomes autumn in Porto with two feast days
Serralves Foundation is ready to receive the new season, by celebrating the also known as the harvest season with two full days. The autumn feast will be held this weekend (23 and 24 September) in a scenery of contemporary art and landscape so unique in this institution in the city of Porto. The entrance is free.