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Sara Carbonero praises Porto's quality of Life

Sara Carbonero, Iker Casillas wife, in an interview for Portuguese magazine Caras, says she is glad she is living with her husband and children in the city of Porto.

National Reading Plan launched in Porto by the Prime Minister, who stated that reading equals freedom

The Prime Minister, António Costa, accompanied by Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, were in Almeida Garrett Municipal Library in the city of Porto, for the presentation of the National Reading Plan 2017-2027.

World Book Day at Lello Bookshop in Porto

"A book opens new horizons", affirmed the Minister of Culture, Luís Filipe de Castro Mendes, on the occasion of World Book Day celebration, 23 April at Lello Bookshop in Porto.

Urban rehabilitation in Porto in all districts and focusing on housing

The number of redevelopment actions in the city of Porto has skyrocketed in the last three years. In most cases, we are looking at repair and rehabilitation of housing estates as a crucial step forward in improving city life.

Coliseu Porto 75th anniversary concert

Porto Symphony Orchestra Casa da Música will present a well-known classic repertoire to the Coliseu audience on 6 May. Coliseu Porto celebrated 75 years December last and this year the celebration continues.

6th MASTER.SPITCH professional networking event takes place 19 May

Time to register for the 6th edition of MASTER.SPITCH, a professional networking event sponsored by Porto City Hall, designed to help entrepreneurs meet investors.

Warm-up conference for European Design Awards on 27 April in Porto

The 10th edition of European Design Awards ceremony will take place in Porto on 27 May, and it will be preceded by a pre-conference at ESAD-Matosinhos and Faculty of Fine Arts of University of Porto, on 27 April, under the title "How to Promote your Work in the Design Arena".

Spread of tourism in Porto has produced economic and employment benefits

The latest forecast by one of the world's largest professional services networks, PwC, indicates that strong demand has propelled the city of Porto into the spotlight.

Monarch Airlines is establishing Manchester, Birmingham and Luton-Porto routes

Monarch Airlines offers a total of nine flights to Porto, starting April 28. The most punctual low cost airline will fly Luton-Porto, Birmingham-Porto and Manchester-Porto three times a week.

Social housing system brings back 300 people to historic downtown in Porto

Porto City Hall shall invest nearly EUR 4 million in the rehabilitation of 96 homes in the historic centre, with a capacity to accommodate 300 people. According to the City Hall, this programme is the first to return people to historic downtown in the city of Porto.