Society
Faculty of Arts of the University of Porto celebrates 100 years of intellectual freedom
The Faculty of Arts, University of Porto (FLUP) celebrates its 100 anniversary in 2019. The centenary of the Faculty's establishment highlights the innovative, radical, creative, and pioneering spirit of the school.
TAP covers direct flights between Porto and New York six days a week
TAP covers direct flights between Porto and New York six days a week at a time when other airliners bet on air connections to and from Porto Airport. This is extraordinary news for Porto and could only be accomplished due to the acknowledgment that Porto is a city for the future.
Bolhão Temporary Market offers academic traditional singing on 19 January
Switch off from the hectic busy week and find a soothing stress-out escape at Bolhão Temporary Market, this Saturday, 19 January, starting at 3 pm as Bolhão offers traditional serenades. Entrance free, as usual.
Rendez-vous with contemporary art in Miguel Bombarda art district
This Saturday, 19 January, it's the comeback of Inaugurações Simultâneas [Simultaneous Openings] at Miguel Bombarda District. Starting at 4 pm, street performances and guided tours will announce the new shows and exhibits promoted by Porto Lazer.
The University of Porto is one of the most favoured institutions by international graduates
The first phase of the Special Regime for non-Portuguese nationals to access Higher Education in the University of Porto for the Academic year 2019/2020 commenced on 2 January. In total, the University of Porto provides 763 university places for international students only, a number that clearly surpasses the 567 places made available the previous school year, of which 478 have been filled.
Open House invites for more than just one free event at Casa da Música from 16 to 20 January
Starting today, 16 January and till 20 January, Casa da Música is a must visit site in Porto as the Casa Aberta [Open House] initiative kicks off with numerous free access events. The aim of this programme is to allow visitors to learn more about the iconic Casa da Música.
Porto is evolving to meet student housing
"Our aim is that the front building [of Monte Pedral Barrack], the most agreeable side of the barrack and the one included in the Chart of the City Heritage, is to be maintained so that it can be turned into a campus housing", explained Rui Moreira.
TAP resumes Porto- Brussels flight and launches new routes to Lyon and Munich
Tickets for the flights Porto-Brussels are already commercially available at TAP, and they will be resumed on 1 July. Besides this announced flight, the Portuguese Flagship Company will launch new routes for the summer 2019, namely the Lyon and Munich routes as of September and the strengthening of the Porto-Madrid and the Porto-New York links as well.
Interlaced actions and emotions at Rivoli
Valter Fernandes presents its latest production "(Entre)Laços" [(Inter)Lace, free translation] at the Foyer of Rivoli on 19 and 20 January, in the context of the celebrations of the 87th anniversary of Rivoli.
The University of Missouri - Kansas City visits Porto City Hall
This morning, a group of professors and students of the University of Missouri - Kansas City has visited Porto Town Hall, where they were welcomed by Mayor Rui Moreira, who got them acquainted with Portugal, in general, and the city of Porto, in particular.