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"Johnny Boy, Porto 40 & 50" is a book that Van Zeller describes "as depicting the Invicta in its unmatched dedication to work, to entrepreneurship and to the defence of its character". The book was launched online and shared on Youtube, with guests Rui Moreira and José Miguel Júdice.

Águas do Porto recommends that all clients follow the guidelines regarding empty buildings and water sitting in pipes during the Covid-19 lockdown. These guidelines were issued by the Water & Environment and Services Regulatory Authority for Water and Waste (ERSAR).

Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira signs opinion article in the Jornal de Notícias newspaper to warn that the city of Porto does not accept that TAP is to become a regional airline with public money, once again.

Yesterday was day one after the country exited the Emergency State and public transportation resumed 95% total routes. During the current pandemic, there are new rules to follow to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus to protect both passengers and bus drivers.

Porto municipal Microsite on Covid-19 brings together the measures agreed to control the pandemic, both at municipal and national level during the Situation of Public Calamity.

The Cinephile Quarantine is streaming online free films by great directors. This week, watch "The Seventh Seal" by Bergman. The film is available from 5th to 7th May.

Starting today, 4th May, STCP - The Society of Collective Transports of Porto implements new rules regarding passenger transport. Thus, ticket validation is mandatory, route service is adjusted to 95% of the company's capacity and passengers must use a mask. Vehicles will be disinfected throughout the day as well. Bus drivers also use masks and visors.

Natixis expands operations in Porto even during the pandemic and recruits new talents. The company is hiring 130 collaborators. Applications are open till 3rd June. "Do you have the Purple Factor?"

SOLE - WALK AND TALK IN SERRALVES is a series of video streaming of guided journeys to Serralves. Get to know exhibitions, the architectural and natural heritage of Serralves Foundation, and much more. The first series is the exhibition by Arthur Jafa, on show at the Serralves Museum and at Casa do Cinema Manoel de Oliveira.

Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira issued an Order to renew the preventive measures in place to fight the current pandemic till 10th May. This means that this period is extended 10 days after the Emergency State is lifted. Rui Moreira sees this as "the necessary period to pursue a gradual, phased return of workers to municipal facilities and services", as "there is no effective solution to treat the disease just yet".