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Ten years of European Design Awards celebrated in Porto

The "Ten years of ED Awards" exhibition, included in the European Design Awards 2017 programme, will open this coming Friday, 26 May, at Palácio dos Correios. It brings together for the first time in a single venue, the best of the best of Design Agencies and Studios in all of Europe and an agency from Porto is included.

Porto Blues Fest Festival organizes guitar and harmonica workshops

Porto Blues Fest will include two workshops in its festival programme, 26 and 27 May at Palácio de Cristal Gardens. Julian Burdock and Danny del Toro, two musicians that are part of the project, will be in charge of the training.

From May 23 to 28, Porto is the European Design Capital

From May 23 to 28, Porto is the European Design Capital, with a programme of events that include exhibitions, studio walks, and workshops and culminates with the European Design Awards 2017 ceremony on 27 May at Teatro Rivoli.

Motorcycle drivers thank Mayor of Porto the implementation of policies aiming at halving the number of accidents and improving mobility in the city

Motorcycle drivers thank Mayor of Porto the implementation of policies aiming at halving the number of accidents and improving mobility in the city by allowing motorcycles and mopeds to circulate in the bus lane.

Invicta for Kids, a fun and interactive way to discover Porto, Saturday 20 May

The cycle Invicta for Kids will stroll around the city of Porto this Saturday afternoon for a cultural tour. Along the route, participants will get to know some places in the historical downtown of Porto, in a playful and dynamic way, starting at 2 pm at casa do Infante.

Cycling on BUS lanes in the city of Porto

Porto is about to transform how cycling is done in the city, by implementing a pilot programme connecting cycling with public transport.

Soares dos Reis National Museum invites you to "The Global City"

The public is invited to visit the Renaissance influence in Portugal by means of an exhibition of around 200 items, featured by the "Global City, Lisbon in the Renaissance" exhibition at Soares dos Reis National Museum.

Four days celebrating International Museum Day

The city of Porto has organised more than one hundred events to celebrate International Museum Day, from 18 May until 21 May. The 2017 edition is themed "Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums".

Talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities led Vestas to Porto

Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, selected the city of Porto as its new expanding market as part of the company's overall strategy. This decision is based on talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities.

Start&Scale week is just around the corner

Start&Scale week is approaching and several events require previous registration. The event will take place from 27 May to 3 June.