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The Mayor of Porto is one of the invited speakers to the MUF - Moscow Urban Forum taking place in the Russian capital, from 17 to 22 July. Rui Moreira addressed the topic "Capital of Impressions. Events as a Driver of Urban Economy" and presented Porto's experience regarding creativity and investments.

Campo Alegre Theatre plays host to the II International Gala for Young Dancers from 18th till 19th July, starting at 9.30 pm. This event is organised by the Associação Cultural Nordança - Companhia, whose main goal is to acknowledge the work carried out by young promising dancers, providing the perfect opportunity to networking and sharing experiences with the focus on dance as a professional activity.

Porto-Nice, the new flight connection by EasyJet, which is already available for bookings, will perform its maiden flight on 30th October and will operate till 30th March 2019, offering three weekly flights.

The University of Porto (U. Porto) is included in the ranking of the 50 best world institutions in the Food Technology area. U. Porto ranks twelfth in the Food Technology programme in the Shanghai Subject Ranking, and ranks 41st at world level in the Chemical Engineering undergraduate programme.

Living it up all across town, this summer season, with free cinema outdoor screenings. Embrace the alfresco ambience in Porto throughout the silly season, during August, in the context of the "Cinema Fora de Sítio", jointly organised by Porto City Hall and the INATEL Foundation.

Porto plays host to the Porto Open 19th edition, from 21 to 29 July, featuring the best national tennis players and some promising international players of this sport, at Porto Tennis Club.

What if you could sleep with bats? You have the opportunity to do so in July, August and in October in Porto. There will be five sessions, and the first is schedule to start at 8.30 pm, on 20th July, guided by Luzia Sousa from the Rectory of Porto University, at the Environmental Education Centre (CEA) of the Rural Settlement of the City Park.

INESC TEC has just seen the ACDC Cube technology patented in the USA. The solution, developed by Portuguese researchers at INESC TEC's Centre for Power and Energy Systems (CPES), is a more compact and efficient electronic power converter.

The 9th International Urban Sketchers Symposium starts this week in Porto, from 18 to 21 July, 2018 at the Customs Building in Porto. Urban sketchers of all experiences and backgrounds will gather to share their knowledge and to network.

The Elétrico Porto Music Experience festival may well turn out to be one of the best outdoor festivals in town. It is schedule to kick off on 20th July and it runs till the 22nd July. Experience art, technology, and embrace nature while listening and dancing to the sound of music on stage at Parque da Pasteleira, Porto.