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The most innovative idea wins 30 thousand euros. The EU endorses this form of encouragement in the framework of the European competition towards finding "smart city" solutions in the area of mobility, as an integral part of other challenges that lead to three cities within the European Union: Porto (Portugal), Cologne (Germany) and Trikala (Greece).

KINO - German Film Festival celebrates its 15th edition and as of 24 January, the Rivoli Theatre and the Passos Manuel Cinema will feature a comprehensive programme that includes the latest films in the German language. This event is jointly organised by the Goethe Institut and Porto Municipal Theatre.

The Monte Aventino Sports Centre in the city of Porto, inaugurated in 1997, opens a new chapter in its history. Modernised and arranged to new needs, the centre will became a centre of excellence for the practice of tennis, as well as an ideal space to host large events in Racket Sports.

Last year was, most definitely, a very positive year for the seaport of Leixões, establishing new freight handling records, with 19.5 million tons of cargo handled, in other words, 0.8 p.p. up regarding the year 2016.

Tripass 2018 is even more inviting as its main purpose is to spur the return of cinema shows to the city centre. With a brand new appealing image, the Tripass is an initiative launched by Porto City Hall in 2017 and it grants discounts in cinema shows at Porto Municipal Theatre (Rivoli and Campo Alegre), Passos Manuel and Trindade.

Renowned pianists Mário Laginha and Pedro Burmester will play on 4 February at Casa da Música to support students from Syria. The concert is scheduled for 6 pm and it is jointly organised by Casa da Música and the Global Platform for Syrian Students. This event is held under the high patronage of the former President of the Republic, Jorge Sampaio.

The journey to french cult film is the first topic of the Seventh Art sessions that will take place every Tuesday at Rivoli, starting on 23 January, at 6.30m pm. The film screening features two 35mm films, "Le Stade de Wimbledon", by Mathieu Amalric, at 6.30 pm followed by the presentation of the film "Trois ponts sur la rivière" by Jean-Claude Biette at 10 pm.

Scott Kelly will be on stage at the Rivoli, on 27 January, at 11 pm. The singer will present tunes from his new project alongside music from his musical projects "The Wake" or "The Forgiven Ghost In Me".

The 15th edition of the Wine Essence event (EV) will take place between 22 and 25 February, at the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) with renewed commitment to the quality of Portuguese wine, ensuring international disclosure as to raise awareness of Portuguese labels across borders.

"We don't want the AVE (high speed train). Vigo's airport has to be Porto's airport because the airport of Vigo doesn't exist", Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira stated. In an interview for the newspaper "Voz de Galicia", Rui Moreira lays out his long-term vision for the city of Porto and the North region of Portugal, and explains how the city of Porto has experienced gentrification, economic slowdown, and a disappearing middle class throughout the eighties and the nineties and even in the last...