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The "Essência do Vinho" event shares the art and science of Portuguese wines
The 14th edition of "Essência do Vinho Porto" event will give you more than a taste of three thousand labels from 350 wine producers, at Palácio da Bolsa. Prepare your senses for wine scents and tasting from February 23 to 26.
Berlinale 2017: Golden Bear for Best Short Film to "Cidade Pequena" by Diogo Costa Amarante, from Porto, Portugal
Golden Bear for Best Short Film 2017 was awarded to "Small Town," by Portuguese Diogo Costa Amarante. The short tells the story of Frederico, a six-year-old boy, who finds out at school that people die when their hearts stop beating. This discovery prevents him for sleeping that night.
Port of Leixões will be optimised
Portugal's major seaport, Port of Leixões, located 4 km north of the Douro River, is to be optimised. It involves overall investment of EUR 320 million and it will improve access to the terminal as well as the operation of the container terminal, enabling larger container ships to enter the port and berth at the terminal.
Dreaming of Porto mapped through Nikolas Skilbeck
É inaugurada esta sexta-feira, 17 de fevereiro, pelas 17,30 horas, no Palacete Viscondes de Balsemão, uma instalação de vídeo arte do artista norte-americano Nikolas Skilbeck, intitulada "Dreaming of Porto". O projeto foi realizado no âmbito do programa de Residências Artísticas organizado pela Câmara do Porto e pela cidade de Tours, com apoio da associação Mode dÉmploi e da SKAD.
Duo Za! from Barcelona performs at Rivoli
The Spanish duo Za! will perform at Rivoli's understage and present their last work "Loloism" to the public, this Friday, at 11pm. The duo plays all sorts of instruments, like drums, guitar, keyboard, trumpet, and sampler, in a mixture that they call "post-world music".
Porto is the city to visit this year, according to Forbes
"Why Porto Is the City to Visit This Year" is the title of an article that Forbes Europe publishes this week and states that Porto "is one of the most eclectic destinations in Europe".
Porto is Critical Software's best location
Critical Software is one of the most important software companies in the world and opened a new office space in Porto. NASA was the company's first customer and has since been a constant partner in more than 20 space missions, including the recent Exomars mission.
Porto Municipal Gallery attracts record visitor numbers
Porto Municipal Gallery hosted 97 million visits in 2016, shattering this past two years' record. These record breaking numbers demonstrate the ongoing enthusiasm for the gallery's exhibitions.
Teatro Campo Alegre invites you to classic movie time with Paris, Texas
This is a great opportunity for classic film fans to watch Wim Wenders' Paris Texas in the big screen at Teatro Campo Alegre, February 16th, at 10 pm. Saturdays and Sundays there is also a film screening at 3:30 pm.
European Commission looks for entrepreneurial ideas at Porto Innovation Hub
Friday, February 17th, between 10 am and 12 am, Porto Innovation Hub auditorium will feature an information event on "Entrepreneurship Grant Programme 2017" sponsored by the European Commission Representation in Portugal.