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Love and correspondence on display at the Triplex
The exhibition themed “Cuidar Selvagem: Arquiteturas de amor e correspondência”, curated by Ana Jara and Alberto Altés is on display at the The Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão, namely at the Triplex, which is part of the Museu da Cidade. This event is included in the activities by Porto Design Biennale 2021.
Direct contact with nature impacted on citizen’s health during Covid-19 lockdown, experts say
A study by the Public Health Institute of the University of Porto (ISPUP), in partnership with the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology da Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), showed that contact with natural settings during the first lockdown, in Portugal and in Spain, had a positive impact on people’s health.
The good guys that also know ‘every trick in the book’: the Art of Forgery explained by experts at Porto Customs
As the saying goes, “fake it till you make it”, right? Not quite. There are experts on the side of the law and police officers that know how things work, as well. Porto Customs presents a seminar on counterfeiting, especially as regards paintings, relics and aristocratic titles, on 17 June. The event is organised by the Judiciary Police (PJ), in the framework of the celebrations of the Judiciary Police 75th anniversary. The event starts at 5.30 pm.
President of the Republic of Cabo Verde received Honorary Doctorate
The University Portucalense awarded an Honorary Doctorate to the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca. The ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at the University’s Aula Magna.
Positive body boost with free Pilates, Yoga, tai chi and de Rose Method sessions
The weather forecast seems favourable for this weekend; as such, the municipal programme “Days with Energy” free activities for Saturday and Sunday will go ahead, as scheduled.
Students of Porto Ballet School take to the stage at Coliseu Porto Ageas
The performance “Ballet Concerto”, by the students of the Porto Ballet School takes to the stage at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 18 June, at 9 pm. This show is the consolidation of the work developed by the school during the pandemic. See here for more information.
Municipal Police and PSP meet to coordinate collective task as regards security on 23 June
For the second consecutive year, the patron Saint of the Invicta will not be celebrated, owing to the pandemic. So as to plan and prepare their joint action on the eve of St John’ Day, on 23 June, the Municipal Police and the PSP Porto met at Porto City Hall.
BMAG Book Club offers feminine tales this June
The Almeida Garrett Municipal Library Book Club offers readings by the greatest raconteurs of works by Portuguese writers, namely in the scope of the ‘Feminine tales’ ("Contos Femininos e Singulares"). Participation is free, upon prior registration.
Gear up and enjoy the sun in all of Porto’s Blue Flag beaches
The deputy Mayor of Porto City Hall, Filipe Araújo, and the chairman of the Águas do Porto Board of Directors, Frederico Fernandes, attended the official ceremony to mark the raising of the blue flags at the Praia do Molhe, a recognition by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).
Spend one evening at the Jardim Botânico in Porto to visit the Magical Garden
Porto Botanical garden will shine bright starting on 24 June, with the installation of a one-kilometre route that features 20 light experiences, sound environments, videomapping projections, and a world of illuminated dinosaurs. This nature immersive experience is called "Magical Garden".