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Crafts market at the Galerias for the weekend
The first edition of the crafts fair "Família Desce à Rua" is scheduled for 6 and 7 January. As this is an outdoor event, the fair is dependent on favourable weather conditions.
PortoCartoon 2018 pays tribute to Wolinski
The first exhibition of 2018 at the National Press Museum is devoted to freedom of speech and will be on show as of Saturday, 6 January, starting at 4 pm. The opening marks the start of the celebrations of the 20th PortoCartoon-World Festival, referring one of the leading figures of the humour contest, French cartoonist Georges Wolinski, murdered during a terrorist attack on 7 January 2015 at the satirical newspaper "Charlie Hebdo" newsroom.
Success of Portuguese Wines celebrated by The Catholic University
The success of Portuguese wines at international level will be marked by the Catholic University, in the framework of its 50th anniversary. A conference will be held to commemorate the achievement of Portuguese wines. "Porto Tónico" is the event motto, scheduled for 11 January.
Researchers from Porto developed computer tools to fight hate on social media
Researchers from Porto are designing software that will enable media firms to automatically identify hate speech on online posted comments. The main goal of the Stop PropagHate Project, which involves a funding of around 50,000 euros by Google, is to contribute to a better understanding of the hate speech, in the case of online journalism and to create computerised tools that would minimise it.
Three King's Day Celebration in Porto this weekend
The first weekend of January sees the Three King's Day Celebration in Porto with lots of music, operas and concerts in different venues in the city. For many Christians, the festive season continues until the 6th of January, with the celebration of the "Three Kings' Day", also known as the "Feast of the Epiphany". Check out some of the events.
The magic of New Year's Eve in Porto
Thousands of revellers gathered at Avenida dos Aliados and throughout the city of Porto for probably the most magical New Year's Eve party in Portugal. Thanks to the Mobility Plan and the efforts of all authorities engaged in this City Hall sponsored event, many could embrace the magic of this vibrant New Year's Eve in the city of Porto.
New Year's Eve in Porto sets record number of public turnout
New Year's Eve party at Avenida dos Aliados in Porto mobilised a massive public turnout and set a new record of revellers who welcomed in 2018 at the Invicta. About 200 thousand people gathered at Avenida dos Aliados to ring in the New Year and experience a memorable evening.
Happy New Year with Amor Electro at Avenida dos Aliados!
The clock is ticking for 2018 and the band Amor Electro is preparing to welcome the New Year with a blast of fun and joy at Avenida dos Aliados! Porto. Was on stage with Marisa Liz and one thing is for sure: a great celebration is about to begin!!
Let's recall the best of 2017 in Porto
Watch the video we have prepared and relive the best 2017 memories of Porto. Culture, entertainment, sports, creativity and entrepreneurship that make Porto an authentic and vibrant city. A timeless destination!
Happy New Year in Porto with the necessary precautions
All is set in Porto to ensure everyone stays safe while ringing in the New Year. The City Hall has prepared a Mobility Plan: public transports are the most reliable way to go where the fun and excitement are, at Avenida dos Aliados. Buses, metro or even the train are the best options regarding mobility.