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For Rui Moreira, human presence on the street is the number one factor for safety, pinpointing the dissemination of cultural events in the city, the Centre for Integrated Crisis Management as well as the police action as major factors for the reduction of acts of violence against the physical integrity of a person or crimes against property, with reductions of up to 60% for certain types of crime.

The second Start & Scale Week event, organized by Porto City Hall concluded with a networking session, music and sheer celebration spirit. This event, which lasted eight days, brought together young, entrepreneurial and innovative companies that have shared experiences and knowledge that have resulted in a value-added approach to stimulating entrepreneurial qualities.

The collective "Teatro do Vestido" features a play based on the memories of those whose parents or close family lived in Africa during the Portuguese colonial period prior to 25 April 1974. The performance premieres June 9 at Campo Alegre Theatre, Stage Auditorium at 9:30 pm.

The Portuguese Cancer Institute (Portuguese Institute for Oncology - IPO, Porto) has been recognised by the Organization of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Porto stands out as a must-go destination this year, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain. This "class publication" magazine lists the main reasons why Porto should be included in your travel schedule.

"Them or Us!" is a display of a collective science fiction, social and political project that draws on the impact of fear and intolerance. It opens June 2nd at Galeria Municipal do Porto, starting at 9.30 pm.

"Webhelp was easily established in Porto", affirmed Benoist Voidie, Webhelp's local manager. This is the newest example of "this consistent work required to attain positive operating results for the city of Porto", Mayor Rui Moreira declared.

June 1st marks the beginning of the "Verão na Casa" at Casa da Música. This years's Casa da Música Programming includes 120 concerts, half of which are free, from June 1st to September 16th.

Viso field hockey hosts the European competition Club Challenge III Women, from 1 to 4 June. This sports event will gather teams from Lithuania, Croatia, Sweden, Poland and Denmark, in a total of 180 athletes.

Porto is increasingly the destiny of choice for foreigners that wish to settle in Porto and to start a business. The top reasons for choosing the city of Porto are safety and the new connection lines and entry on the market of new air companies, connecting Porto to the rest of the world.