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During the pandemic, especially during lockdown, the risks of a poor diet were more visible, either regarding disruptive food behaviours or obesity issues, and the resulting diseases. Experts will explain how a balanced nutrition can help fight infections, the importance of food choices in intestinal microbiota and the connection between sedentariness and problems with weight.

This activity by the CAD VIH/SIDA Porto is held under the action plan of the Municipality of Porto themed "Porto, Cidade Sem Sida" ["Porto, City without Aids", free translation]. Its main goal is to provide the suitable answers to local needs, thus helping to meet the strategy 90-90-90 goals set by the Municipality in May 2019.

FIMP - the International Puppet Festival of Porto is back to the theatres of Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP), between 10 and 18 October, featuring national debuts that will be on show on theatres and in an online format, as well.

This coming Saturday, 10th October, the association Espaço T features another edition of its Mercado de Vilar, an event that provides items and goods offered by known Portuguese brands with the purpose of raising funds to the institution's activities.

The Editors at Time Out Porto shortlisted Bonfim, Porto as the 14th coolest district according to the magazine, out of 40 other districts the world over. The Editors state that "experienced travellers want to see the city as locals do", like in Bonfim.

The "Porto Saudável" initiative will run till the end of December. So, every Sunday morning till Xmas, there's a walk to help you stay fit whilst discovering the city's iconic places. Set the agenda as the next walk is scheduled for 18th October.

Thanks to the municipal programme "Desporto no Bairro" ["Sports in the Hood", free translation], breakdancing is breaking boundaries towards social benefits for children and youth in the Invicta.

Porto caught on camera during lockdown by Paulo Ferreira was awarded three prizes at the international film festival Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism 9th edition. In addition, the film was also granted an honourable mention by the jury of the festival.

The Municipality of Porto has released a Guide to help understand the Environment in the city. This 28-page document pinpoints the city's strategy regarding environmental issues and where it wants to stand in a near future.

A study by ScaleUp Porto concludes that between 2016 and 2018 the Invicta has seen a steady growth in employment and turnover in the startups in town, at twice the speed of that observed between 2013 and 2015. The companies' average business growth in Porto's entrepreneurial ecosystem has even reached 26.2%, whereas similar companies in Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) stood at 7.7%.