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U.Porto is part of the Alliance for Global Health that wants to pioneer the European universities of the future
The University of Porto is working with the counterparts of Lund (Sweden), Ludwig-Maximilian of Munich (Germany), Paris-Saclay (France) and Szeged (Hungary) to building the European Universities of tomorrow, in the framework of the great challenges regarding global health for the future.
Gospel Choir set to Avenida dos Aliados on 23 December
This holiday season, Porto will host a memorable concert by Saint Dominic's Gospel Choir, on 23 December, starting at 6 pm at Avenida dos Aliados. When lining up plans in Porto this festive season, you'll be sure to find that special moment in town with an authentic gospel concert with the soulful rhythms of gospel music by Saint Dominic's Gospel Choir that celebrates its 16th anniversary.
Wizz Air announces Porto-London and Ryanair launches Porto-Brest
Airliners Wizz Air and Ryanair will extend the route network from Porto to London and Brest respectively, in 2019. Tickets are already available on the companies' website.
Concert for Peace at Rivoli on 5 January
Porto Municipal Theatre hosts a concert to celebrate peace, on 5 January at Rivoli. This event is entrance free, upon prior ticket collection at the theatre box. This show has limited availability, up to room capacity.
Porto Municipal Theatre offers the best thing since sliced bread
Award yourself the PRESENT or offer it to beloved ones. Porto Municipal Theatre launches "the PRESENT", meaning you have already solved the Xmas presents puzzle; offer two tickets to enjoy benefits in the Municipal Theatre programming, namely at Rivoli and Campo Alegre Theatre.
James are "moving on" to Porto next April
British rock band James are to perform in the city of Porto, at Coliseu Porto Ageas, on 3 April 2019, according to PEV Entertainment news.
Building a common know-how and best practises to enhancing Heritage and sustainability in the Atlantic Area
The AtlaS.WH - Heritage in the Atlantic Area, focuses on finding global methodologies and solutions to addressing common challenges that affect Urban World Heritage Sites, namely by stimulating heritage-led economic and cultural development, following the conclusions of the "Diagnosis Study of Urban World Heritage Sites in the Atlantic Area".
Why Porto leads when it comes to urban regeneration and architecture
"Un Puente al futuro" ["A Bridge to the future", free translation]. This is how Iberia's inflight magazine describes the city of Porto, highlighting the urban regeneration the city is undergoing and inviting you to discover Porto's example".
São Silvestre Race is held on 30 December and marks its silver jubilee
S. Silvestre in Porto will be held on 30 December, and the starting pistol is set for 6 pm. This is the 25th edition of the race that marks its silver jubilee. Also, winners of previous races will be honoured during the event.
Porto is second best destination for culture in 2019
Culture Trip has gathered all the relevant data, by pooling information and editorial expertise. The result is a shortlist of 12 destinations and Porto is the second must-see city, "a seaside paradise for those obsessed with food and design".