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Porto is at the forefront of innovation in biotechnology in Europe
The School of Biotechnology of Portuguese Catholic University in Porto will be given financial support of 50 million euros to develop research in the field of oil alternative sources of energy. This is the most important financial support ever provided to research in Portugal, to project both the academia and the market.
"Margem" by Victor Hugo Pontes takes the stage at Campo Alegre on 16 and 17 June
Victor Hugo Pontes features the performance "Margens" [Margins] at Campo Alegre, inspired by the novel "Capitães da Areia [Captains of the Sands] by Brazilian writer Jorge Amado. The show will be on stage at the auditorium of campo Alegre Theatre, on 16 and 17 June. This performance is held in the framework of FITEI 2018.
Porto Beer Fest invites you to taste and savour 300 beer types in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal
What about beer and skittles in Porto? Picture this: tasting and savouring about 300 beer types in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal, with the buzz of revellers enjoying a unique experience. The festivals runs from 13 to 16 June.
Mayor of Porto is in China to take part of the 10th June Portugal and Communities Day celebrations
Porto is part of the 10th June Portugal and Communities Day celebrations, in Beijing, China. The Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira travelled to that country, where he will deliver a speech at this event promoted by the Portuguese Embassy to China.
Footb-all Mix exhibition to keep one's eye on the ball
The opening of the Footb-all Mix exhibition is scheduled for 14th June, at 3.30 pm, in the main hall of Porto City Council. This original initiative assembles football themed posters by renowned designers from each of the 32 countries competing in the World Cup in Russia.
Porto joins 48-hour Jam challenge to boost public services
The city of Porto has participated in the Global Gov Jam, an initiative that is held each year with the main goal of developing new solutions for the public sector. Teams from 35 cities in the world took part in this Jam event, at the same time and with a 48-hour time setting, to come up with solutions for a common topic-challenge.
Private and intimate photo collection of Frida Kahlo on show in Porto as of July 6
Newly discovered photos of the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo will be on show at the Portuguese Photography Centre, in Porto. The exhibit "Frida Kahlo - As Suas Fotografias" [Frida Kahlo - Her photographs" (free translation)] shows the world unpublished testimonies of the artist's private life.
Air Canada operates non-stop flights Porto - Toronto from 9 June till 27 October
Air Canada just opened its offering of direct flights between Porto and its hub in Toronto, at the Toronto (Pearson) International Airport. The new service of Air Canada Rouge will be operated by the Boeing 767-300, delivering three weekly flights till 27 October 2018.
Tradition still remains when it comes to reinvent the São João hammer in Porto
The exhibit of the 7th edition of the São João Plastic Hammer Contest is on show at Palácio das Artes. In total, 112 projects, in object, 2D and video format celebrate one of the most iconic symbols of St John celebrations in Porto. The exhibit will be on show till 30 June, from Monday to Saturday. Operating hours are from 10 am to 6 pm.
"Rui Moreira was the only Mayor to have set out Culture as a priority in the country"
"Rui Moreira was the only Mayor to have set out Culture as a priority in the country". This statement by Helena Teixeira da Silva, author of the book to honour former councillor for Culture of Porto City Hall, Paulo Cunha e Silva, embodies what the Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, has set himself to doing after the sudden passing away of Paulo Cunha e Silva, in November 2015.