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Luxair resumes Porto-Luxembourg on 30th May

Luxembourg National carrier, Luxair resumes flights to Porto, starting on 30th May. The airliner had suspended flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Flights to Porto will be daily, and flying on Boeing 737-700. This will also be the only air link between the Invicta and Luxembourg, as TAP route was cancelled from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.

Webinar provides live knowledge on the role of technology under the pandemic

This is the second session of the webinars "Economy in the city of Porto", set for today, at 10am. Today's session will help decipher the movement #tech4COVID19, which was set in Porto and that gathers over 5.300 people committed to finding fastest solutions than the virus itself.

Ramalde Skate Park reopens on 18th May. New rules to follow

Following the running track, now it's time for Ramalde/INATEL Sports Park Skate Park to reopen to the public, starting 18th May. There are several safety measures to follow, in line with the current pandemic, namely occupancy control, distancing among skaters and mandatory prior appointment.

Awareness-raising activities for Porto municipal public schools non-teaching staff kicked-off today

A set of awareness raising actions regarding the return to the new normal, under the current pandemic kicked off today, 20th May, at the Porto Fire Brigade (BSB), targeted at Porto municipal public schools non-teaching staff.

Cinephile Quarantine concludes with films by Yasujiro Ozu

After several weeks with the uninterrupted streaming of dozens of films, the Cinephile Quarantine concludes this week, with a programme devoted to Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu.

Porto Municipal Theatre promotes "Quintas de Leitura" online

The "Quintas de Leitura", a programme devoted to poetry and the written word, is back on 21st May in an online format, streamed on Facebook TMP.

Learn about the rent support programme "Porto Solidário" new regulation

The new rules of Porto Solidário - Municipal Emergency Fund - were recently approved by Porto City Hall. A new regulation that is available for consultation.

There is a new song to celebrate Porto and Arnaldo Trindade wrote the lyrics. See how it goes

Porto is again celebrated by another song. Arnaldo Trindade, the founder of Orfeu, the iconic record label, wrote the lyrics of the song themed "Porto Cidade". The song's video clip features black and white images of the city. Betó Souza-Pinto is in charge of music composition.

Porto is a top European city by online mentions

Porto ranks as one of Europe's most talked about cities, since it gained digital visibility, as stated by ING's Europe's Top 50 cities, especially regarding technology, business and culture. Porto scores a top position in the ranking, moving from 38th to 6th in the ranking, just after Barcelona.

Four million euros for affordable housing: "Porto com Sentido" approved by the Municipal Assembly

The programme "Porto com Sentido", which aims at including Local Housing property within the lease market, was approved yesterday, 18th May, by the Municipal Assembly, convened via videoconference, in a private session.