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The Municipal Executive assesses the launch of a new period for the Porto Solidário project, next Monday, 18th May, during the Municipal Executive meeting, which will be held via videoconference.

The 28th National Contest for Young Scientists and the 3rd National Contest for Young Entrepreneurs are open till 5th June. Both initiatives are aimed at boosting the emergence of new talents in the fields of science, technology, research and innovation and also foster the entrepreneurship spirit in youth. Winning projects will be granted over 5 thousand euros.

6.750 protective suits, 11.700 masks, several ICU monitors, thermometers, one ventilator and ventilators consumables were donated by Chinese businesspeople to Porto. The protective suits and masks were delivered in the Field Hospital, set up at Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota, and the other supplies were sent to Hospital de São João, by Porto City Hall.

Porto City Hall will reopen paid car parks above the ground and municipal car parks next Monday, 11th May. This action will be phased and there is a defined timetable already in place.

"Johnny Boy, Porto 40 & 50" is a book that Van Zeller describes "as depicting the Invicta in its unmatched dedication to work, to entrepreneurship and to the defence of its character". The book was launched online and shared on Youtube, with guests Rui Moreira and José Miguel Júdice.

Águas do Porto recommends that all clients follow the guidelines regarding empty buildings and water sitting in pipes during the Covid-19 lockdown. These guidelines were issued by the Water & Environment and Services Regulatory Authority for Water and Waste (ERSAR).

Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira signs opinion article in the Jornal de Notícias newspaper to warn that the city of Porto does not accept that TAP is to become a regional airline with public money, once again.

Yesterday was day one after the country exited the Emergency State and public transportation resumed 95% total routes. During the current pandemic, there are new rules to follow to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus to protect both passengers and bus drivers.

Porto municipal Microsite on Covid-19 brings together the measures agreed to control the pandemic, both at municipal and national level during the Situation of Public Calamity.

The Cinephile Quarantine is streaming online free films by great directors. This week, watch "The Seventh Seal" by Bergman. The film is available from 5th to 7th May.