Society
Major events in the city of Porto mirror communities of creativity and technology
September in Porto is the month to devote oneself to computer science. Last weekend, two marathons with different goals attracted more than 130 participants and led to technological communities engaging on creating technology solutions to overcome value-chain gaps and improve technological markets.
The most sought out University in the country welcomes new students tomorrow
Among all Portugal's Universities, the University of Porto is the University with the highest demand rate. This Thursday, the incoming students will be greeted at the Welcoming Session to New Students.
United Airlines flights daily Porto/New York/Newark starting on 5 May 2018
North American Airline Company United Airlines will start operating daily flights between Porto/New York/Newark on May 5th 2018. This is extraordinary news for Porto that could only be accomplish due to the momentum the city is experiencing.
Water Innovation Week happens in Porto this month
The largest event ever will be hosted in the city of Porto this September. The Water Innovation Week (PWIW) starts the 24th and will gather 900 participants from 60 countries, world-class debaters and hundreds of companies, including scientists, experts' consultants from the five continents and water related companies.
New network of routes to link Porto to Malta and Wroclaw
Airliners Ryanair and Wizz Air have announced new routes between Porto and Malta and the Polish city of Wroclaw. Air connections will be launched in 2018. Regarding airline company Ryanair, the scheduled air service Porto-Malta will be provided twice a week, every Monday and Friday, starting April next year.
Porto Best Of brings Clã and Best Youth in October
The concert cycle "Porto Best Of" is set to come back to the Great Auditorium Rivoli Theatre on 19 October, at 9.30 pm with a programme devoted to pop music. Clã and Best Youth are the big bands to take the stage.
Cemetery of Prado do Repouso opens doors Saturday night for a photographic incursion
The programme of the XII Cultural Cycle of Porto Cemeteries continues Saturday, 9 September, with another nocturnal photographic incursion. The tour begins at 9.30 pm, rendez-vous at the south entrance of the cemetery (Padre Baltazar Guedes Plaza).
The biggest outdoor "Concert Hall" in town hosts the "Concertos na Avenida"
The Aliados will play host, once again, to the "Concertos na Avenida" initiative. This is a free event and will offer the public at large live music shows. The "Concertos na Avenida" are organised by Porto City Hall, jointly with Casa da Música and will happen Friday and Saturday (8 and 9 September), starting at 10 pm.
Piano concert with João Teixeira at IAC, in Rivoli, 16 September
Young pianist João Teixeira will be on stage at IAC Auditorium, in Rivoli at 5 pm, on 16 September. João Teixeira has already been awarded in several competitions in Portugal and Spain. He started playing the piano at the age of 11.
Bourdain "savours" Porto on 20 September
When the clock strikes midnight on 20 September, the episode on Porto from "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" TV Show is aired in Portugal. The show will be broadcast on 24 Kitchen TV Channel.