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World mayors sign the Porto Declaration on Tourism and the Future of Cities
The signing of the Porto Declaration marks the conclusion of the UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, which was held at Porto Customs, today, 9 July.
The Secretary General of The World Tourism Organisation was welcomed at Porto City Chambers on 8 July
The Secretary General of The World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili was welcomed on Thursday by the Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, at the City Council Chambers.
Arco Maior is a “second chance school” for children and young people
Arco Maior is an institution that promotes the professional training of young people signalled by the CPCJ (Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People), so that they conclude their 6th, 9th and 12th school levels.
World mayors gather in Porto to take part in the UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism
Throughout today, 9 July, Porto Customs hosts the mayors of several world cities, as well as other organisations and professionals in the tourism sector, for the third edition of the UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism. The Secretary General of the UNWTO participated at the opening ceremony, Zurab Pololikashvili, as well as the Ministry of State, Economy and Digital Transition, Pedro Siza Vieira.
This Saturday and Sunday exercising takes place en plein air
This Saturday and Sunday exercising takes place en plein air! Activities such as Pilates, Yoga, Tai chi and the Rose Method will take to the public parks in the city. Participation is free, but prior registration is mandatory.
Porto City Hall was granted the Prestigious Award by the Liga Portugal
The Portuguese League for Professional Football presented the Prestigious Award to the City Hall of Porto during the event that marked the starting up of the new football season. This prize distinguishes an entity for its contribution to football.
The Museu da Cidade gives you the big picture on punk in Porto
The Museu Gráfico Cabinet provides a big picture on punk aesthetics and the "do-it-yourself" as regards fanzines from Porto, from the 1980’s until our time. The exhibition will be on display until 15 August. Entrance is free.
Drive-thru in Queimódromo is now operational to fast-track vaccination process
Although it started slow, it is consistent with its mission: to inoculate as many people as possible per day. The estimated number of shots per day is two thousand.
Dramatículos by Samuel Beckett, takes to the stage at Rivoli
Rivoli hosts the performance “Dramatículos” staged by Renata Portas, artistic director of the company “Público Reservado”, on 8, 9 and 10 July, at 7.30 pm. On stage, Pedro Manana, Pedro Damião, Cláudia Lázaro and Sílvia Santos will deal with such issues as the human condition and the notion of decay, based on the works by Samuel Beckett.
Pedro and Diogo Costa sail out to Tokyo with the support of Porto and the Atlantic Front
The Sailor brothers from Porto are about to sail out to Japan, where they will compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Sailors Pedro and Diogo Costa thanked the support of all the municipalities of the Atlantic Front. “It is a source of pride for all those that like water sports”, enhanced the Mayor of Porto City Hall.