News Porto.
Starting kick for the EUSA Football 2017
About 500 participants paraded last night on Avenida dos Aliados, at the opening ceremony of the European Collegiate Football, which will be held in the city until July 30.
Chambliss takes the lead in Russia, Kazan
Pilots got their first taste of racing in Russia on the 22-23 July. Kirby Chambliss became champion in Kazan, known as the "Sports Capital of Russia". Next race is in Porto.
"A Field after the Harvest" by Alberto Carneiro to enjoy at Culturgest
The installation "A Field after the Harvest for Our Body's Aesthetic Delight", from 1973-1976, by Alberto Carneiro is recreated in the exhibition space of Culturgest through the rigorous and careful organisation of elements from the cycle of nature, made of natural rye and straw.
Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Porto
The "Key 2 Inclusion" project will bring together 32 students of different nationalities in the context of Erasmus+ - Juventude em Ação Programme [Youth in Action]. The meeting takes place in the city of Porto from 25 July to 2 August, in the Youth Hostel of Porto to develop the "Key 2 Inclusion" Project.
Porto Open brings together the best national players
Porto Tennis Club (CT Porto) plays host to Porto Open. The tournament commences on 29 July and concludes on 6 August. The 2017 tournament is the 18th edition and it brings together the best current Portuguese tennis players. The matches will be played on clay courts.
Classical and vintage motorcycles parade through Porto Sunday
The 8th edition of this two-wheeled classic vehicles takes over town Sunday, parading through Porto's streets, from Aliados to the river shore.
Porto is pioneer in Integrated Emergency Management at national and international level
Porto is pioneer in Integrated Emergency Management Certification at national level and one of the first cities worldwide to receive these credentials that represent expertise in the fields of Protection and Relief, Municipal Security and Civil Protection.
Electronic Literature as a Model of Creativity and Innovation
The 2017 edition of Electronic Literature Organization presents conferences, a festival and exhibits under the theme "Electronic literature: affiliations, communities and translations", in such venues as Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão, the São Bento da Vitória Monastery and espaço Maus Hábitos/Saco Azul in Passos Manuel.
Folk groups from eight different nationalities enliven the city
Starting 23 July, Sunday next, Porto plays host to the International Folk festival. About 250 participants from eight different nationalities will enliven the city. Numerous arenas through town will feature musical groups from Brazil, Cyprus, and Hungary and also from Poland, India, Czech Republic and Panama.
Sunset at Virtudes presents Above The Tree
The weekly programme Por do Sol at Virtudes [Sunset at Virtudes], features Italian Marco Bernacchia and his project "Above the Tree", at 7 pm, 21 July. "The Above The Tree" project features the sound of human body contact with instruments, such as scraping or slapping a guitar.