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For the 3rd year running more people are living in Porto: by 2019 the number of new residents had surpassed 1.000 new dwellers
It is the largest increase in the past three years. From 2018 to 2019, Porto saw a significant increase of 1.009 inhabitants, according to the he national Institute of Statistics.
Electric charging stations can be set up after draw and should be operational this October
The operators for the ten electric charging stations for automobiles are in place, following the draw held among the candidates. Permits will be dispensed, alongside the respective public space license. Electric charging stations may start operating as of now, with the estimates pointing that by October all equipment is installed.
Porto Metropolitan Area launches tender to keep seagulls under control
The public tender for the preparation of the Action Plan to control seagull population in Municipal Coastal Areas was published on 28th July 2020 in the Official Gazette. The tender's base value is 135 thousand euros and foresees a delivery period of 12 months. Propositions should be submitted within ten days.
CIBIO-InBIO team of the University of Porto discovers new bat species in Portugal
A new bat species, officially named (Myotis alcathoe) (aka morcego-de-bigodes de Alcathoe), has been discovered in Portugal, by CIBIO-InBIO team of the University of Porto, in the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Researchers believe this species can be found in the entre northern region.
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" plays the beginning of the season at Teatro Carlos Alberto
The comedy-ballet type of play by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Molière, "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" marks the start of the 2020-2021 season at the National Theatre São João. The show will go onstage at the Theatre Carlos Albert (TeCA) on 6th August and marks, as well, the first classical performance by the company Teatro Palminha Dentada. The play presentation comes to its close on 23rd August.
There are more reasons to smile in Porto: music is back to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal
António Zambujo, Gisela João, Jorge Palma, Blind Zero and Rui Veloso, among other national artists, take to the stage at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal under the summer festival "Noites do Palácio", which kicks off on 31st July.
Sunday guided tours will give you that gem opportunity to rediscover the city streets
From 2nd August till 13th September, the Municipality of Porto, via Ágora and in partnership with Portoalities, leads the way through streets in Porto to let you in remarkable facts and trivia.
Monte Aventino is being retooled to become one of the best tennis venues both at national and European level
Monte Aventino is extending its indoor tennis courts with a 3200 square metres nave, with three indoor tennis courts, also adding a fitness centre, a physical therapy room, changerooms, technical offices and tennis court seating for 100 people, as stated by Ágora Porto.
Municipal Associativism Fund applications run till 7th August
Applications to the Municipal Associativism Programme of Porto runs till 7th August. Only applications submitted in person in the Townsman Office, upon prior appointment. Porto City Hall urges that all associations, clubs and collectives that wish to apply to submit their application in a timely manner. Appointments are made via phone number Porto. (220 100 220).
Air France-KLM add more flights to Porto Airport starting this August
Air France-KLM airline announces resumption of flights to Porto Airport, with three times more flights starting in August. In a statement, the company advances that KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines will increase the flight offer to and from Portugal; thus, the 42 weekly flights operated in July, will increase to 70 this August.