Society
Serralves hosts a cinema cycle devoted to the environment
Serralves plays host to the Cine Eco Festival, a celebration entirely devoted to the environmental theme, from 6 to 9 February. From feature to short films and workshops, there is aplenty activities to boost environmental awareness.
Emirates very optimistic with the Porto-Dubai route
Six months ago, Emirates opened up the Porto-Dubai route, as of 2nd July 2019, with four weekly flights. The operation has developed very positively, which makes Emirates clearly optimistic regarding its expansion", David Quito, Emirates country manager for Portugal states.
U. Porto is the leading Portuguese University in Erasmus+ exchanges
The University of Porto is the leading national university in Erasmus+ exchanges, sending more home students abroad than any other national higher education institution, according to data released by the European Commission for the 2017/2018 academic year.
Put your skates on and learn to skate at Ramalde Sports Park, in Porto, for free!
February means something extra special in Porto: free skate classes are back this month at Ramalde Sports Centre. Classes are free, but prior registration is mandatory, via email desporto@agoraporto.pt, as there are only 20 available slots per class.
Blanck Mass go on stage at Rivoli this 14th February
The Rivoli Understage features "Blanck Mass", the British electronic solo project by Benjamin John Power, on 14 February, at 11pm. Benjamin is one of the founding members of drone band Fuck Buttons and will present his latest album "Animated Violence Mild", released in 2019. This is the second work released by the British music and producer. This is, according to the music, his most direct and honest work, which brings an aesthetic dare that plays with extreme emotions, within the realm...
Cities Forum 2020: interviews with Ahmed Aboutaleb, Begoña Villacís Sánchez and Elisa Ferreira
Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of Rotterdam, Begoña Villacís Sánchez, vice-Mayor of Madrid and Elisa Ferreira European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms kindly granted an interview to "Porto.", where they spoke about their idea on urban governance, local and regional governments in Europe and the future of cities, during the Cities Forum 2020, which was held in Porto from 30 to 31 January.
Cultural warm-up in Porto: backpack activities at Casa do Infante!
Casa do Infante, located at Rua da Alfândega, invites families (minimum: one parent and one child from the age of four onwards) to explore the museum freely, at their own with free delivery of backpacks of activities. Visits are scheduled for 2nd February, at 11am. Participation is free.
Come learn how to cook simple, effortless extraordinary recipes at Bolhão Temporary Market
The usual Saturday programme at Bolhão Temporary Market "Chef at Bolhão" kicks off this season with a whole new format; as of 1st February, and for the following February Saturdays, the Market features fun and informative activities for the entire family and friends. Show up at 11am, entrance is free.
How can cities support the need to strengthen a European urban development?
How can cities support the need to strengthen a European urban development? This is the answer all officials and stakeholders present at Porto Customs will work to provide, in the framework of the Cities Forum 2020, running in Porto from 30 to 31 January at Porto Customs. European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira and Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira help solve the challenge.
IndieJúnior Allianz 2020 concludes on 2nd February
The IndieJúnior Allianz features the event "Film + Debate" on "The Challenge of talking about sex to the youngest, at the Casa Comum of the Rectory of the University of Porto, on 30th January, at 6.30pm. Entrance free, up to seat capacity.