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Tiago Ferreira da Silva, alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) just started a fashion brand - The Flying Dutchman. The former student from Porto did this in Bali, amid the pandemic, where he established a sustainable clothing brand.

Greyer days do not mean that you can't keep your exercise routines; so, boost stamina in your bodies with the municipal programme Days with Energy (Dias com Energia) and Sundays in Shape (Domingos em Forma), which have been validated by the health authorities.

The jazz association from Porto, Porta-Jazz is back home again, after featuring in Porto Book Fair; so, every Saturday evening, at 7pm, the stage takes to the yard, again, like it did last July and August, only this time the outdoor setting is covered for greater comfort for both artists and audience.

Porto is candidate to the World's Leading City Break Destination 2020. Here is how things work: travellers can vote for their preferred destination, the one that gave them the "right" chills and a positive and lifelong experience. Vote now.

"The Smart City Innovator Award" was granted to the city of Porto, under the Annual Investment Meeting Conference, for its innovation ecosystem. The ceremony was held in Dubai today. In addition, the support by InvestPorto to Critical TechWorks was also acknowledged with second best place in the Investment Promotion category.

The ceremony of the signing of the Consignment Agreement of the former Slaughterhouse in Campanhã has been held on 21st October, and that day will stand as a landmark date for the city. The Mayor of Porto said it: "Today is a good day for Porto!".

Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP) features a cycle on the work by Marlene Monteiro Freitas, themed "Foco Marlene", from 21 to 30 October. The choreographer and dancer's creative doing, a household name all across international stages, comprises the presentation of two plays, her newest project and a symposium that features free activities as cinema sessions and conferences.

This coming Monday, 26th October, the Municipal Executive will vote the agreement on the free administration of the flu vaccine, under a cooperation protocol between Porto City Hall, the Northern Regional Health Administration (ARS), the National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) and the Association Dignitude, to provide free flu vaccines in pharmacies to people from age 65.

'Manoel de Oliveira Fotógrafo' is the theme of the exhibit that inaugurates this 23rd October at the Casa do Cinema Manoel de Oliveira, in Serralves, unveiling a somewhat unknown facet of the renowned Portuguese film director. The exhibition also features a cinema cycle, a conferences programme and a catalogue.

'A Cidade do Depois' ["The After City", free translation] is the theme of this year's edition of the cinema festival Porto/Post/Doc, which runs between 20 and 29 November, both on site an online, at the usual venues: Rivoli, Passos Manuel and Porto Planetarium.