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The Editors at Time Out Porto shortlisted Bonfim, Porto as the 14th coolest district according to the magazine, out of 40 other districts the world over. The Editors state that "experienced travellers want to see the city as locals do", like in Bonfim.

The "Porto Saudável" initiative will run till the end of December. So, every Sunday morning till Xmas, there's a walk to help you stay fit whilst discovering the city's iconic places. Set the agenda as the next walk is scheduled for 18th October.

Thanks to the municipal programme "Desporto no Bairro" ["Sports in the Hood", free translation], breakdancing is breaking boundaries towards social benefits for children and youth in the Invicta.

Porto caught on camera during lockdown by Paulo Ferreira was awarded three prizes at the international film festival Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism 9th edition. In addition, the film was also granted an honourable mention by the jury of the festival.

The Municipality of Porto has released a Guide to help understand the Environment in the city. This 28-page document pinpoints the city's strategy regarding environmental issues and where it wants to stand in a near future.

A study by ScaleUp Porto concludes that between 2016 and 2018 the Invicta has seen a steady growth in employment and turnover in the startups in town, at twice the speed of that observed between 2013 and 2015. The companies' average business growth in Porto's entrepreneurial ecosystem has even reached 26.2%, whereas similar companies in Porto Metropolitan Area (AMP) stood at 7.7%.

As of 9th October, FIMP is back in Porto and, once again, puppets are brought to life, objects and matter, but this edition is one to "challenge the audiences to rethink the world and things in a different perspective, in order to rediscover our old and undeterred humankind".

"Abanca-te no Bolhão", which translates as "Trading at Bolhão" (free translation) is the telling motto of the campaign that officially starts today, as of 2pm, and refers to the opening of the application period to hold a vendor place at the restored and renovated Bolhão Market. We are looking at 42 new stalls, 6 restaurants and 12 stores.

The viaduct of Andresas won the Global Future Design Awards 2020, in the Urban Design category, sixteen years after its inauguration under the Euro 2004. This flyover was built in the framework of the European football competition and to improve accessibility to the football stadium of Bessa, by architect Manuel Ventura.

The Porto Femme International Film Festival 2020 is back to the Invicta with circa 127 films, from 39 countries. The Casa Comum of the Rectory of the University of Porto features eight sessions, from 7 to 10 October.