Economy

Boutique beer and street food in Porto Beer Fest

The 2nd edition of Porto Beer Fest will take place in Palácio de Cristal, June 14 to 18. This event takes place in the scope of São João Festival Programme in Porto and it includes handmade beer and street food, combined with concerts and DJ performances.

Royal Charter granted to Porto by King Manuel I tells tales of ancient times at Casa do Infante

The exhibition "THE ROYAL CHART OF PORTO. 1517-2017. MARK OF A KING, IMAGE OF A CITY" is open to the public starting June 11th, at Casa do Infante, from 9.30 am.

NOS Primavera Sound, a Happy people festival

This is the last day of the NOS Primavera Sound Festival, 2017 edition and yes, we all knew this is a happy people festival.

NOS Primavera Sound Day One full of animating spirit

Probably the best summer festival in the country, Nos Primavera Sound started up today. Tens of thousands of people of different nationalities gathered at Parque da Cidade to celebrate music.

Toast to São João at the handmade beer festival at Palácio de Cristal

The official programme for the festivities of São João, patron saint of Porto, includes the Porto Beer Festival, held at Palácio de Cristal Gardens. This is the second edition of the festival devoted to handmade beer.

Ferris wheel started rotating at Boavista in Porto

The scent of São João is in the air! People can now commute to Boavista area for entertainment. A Ferris wheel, sometimes called Great Wheel, is also part of the enjoyment. For those brave enough to try out the amusement ride, the non-building structure is 40 metres high with a capacity for 144 people.

IPO-Porto is the only Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Portugal

The Portuguese Cancer Institute (Portuguese Institute for Oncology - IPO, Porto) has been recognised by the Organization of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

French corporation "Webhelp" settles in Porto and creates 350 jobs

"Webhelp was easily established in Porto", affirmed Benoist Voidie, Webhelp's local manager. This is the newest example of "this consistent work required to attain positive operating results for the city of Porto", Mayor Rui Moreira declared.

Foreign investment inflows continue to increase in Porto

Porto is increasingly the destiny of choice for foreigners that wish to settle in Porto and to start a business. The top reasons for choosing the city of Porto are safety and the new connection lines and entry on the market of new air companies, connecting Porto to the rest of the world.

Above average infrastructure and related human resources lead multinational to settle in Porto

Webhelp, premier global provider in customer experience outsourcing opens its new location in Porto, May 31. French multinational acknowledges the city of Porto as a highly beneficial ecosystem to delivering the expertise their clients expect.