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Three young high school researchers from Porto represent Portugal in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) final, 22 September in Tallinn, in Estonia. These students have created a macro-algae natural based fungicide, named Corallina sp. for inhibition of microbial growth and thus fight the Pathogen, Phytophthora cinnamomi responsible for causing the ink disease in several forest species.

Porto City Hall as prepared a series of events regarding the celebration of European Heritage Days, starting 22 September till 24 September. These events are themed "Heritage and Nature".

The choir Ensemble Vocal Pro Música, conducted by José Manuel Pinheiro, performs Sunday, 24 September, in Quinta de Bonjóia. Free admission, but subject to room capacity.

Activities appropriate for all age groups, namely debates, lectures, spoken word sessions, film screenings, workshops, exhibitions, poetry, performances, get-together, dance and displays filled every day the Porto Book Fair 2017. A programming which endowed books and literature a bigger role.

Eugénio de Andrade (1923-2005) and António Nobre (1867-1900) are great poets who will be remembered in a guided tour to the cemetery Prado do Repouso. This event will take place 23 September, under the XII Cultural Cycle of Porto Cemeteries, promoted by the municipality.

The "Benefits of Yoga in early childhood" is the topic of conversation for 21 September, at Quinta da Bonjóia, in Campanhã. This informal gathering starts at 9.15 pm under the Cycle of Health and Well-Being municipal programme Serões da Bonjóia - Get-together Porto Style. Entrance is free.

The fifth cycle of Simultaneous Openings at Miguel Bombarda District 2017 is set for Saturday afternoon, 23 September. As usual, street performances and guided tours will announce the new shows and exhibits promoted by Porto Lazer.

Porto is honoured by Portuguese Post Office (CTT) that put into circulation a stamp collection made of four stamps that illustrate the "genuineness of this city", according to CTT.

Milo Rau presents "Five Easy Pieces" 22 and 23 September, starting at 7 pm, in Campo Alegre Auditorium, based on the criminal tragedy of Belgian paedophile Marc Dutroux. It has been 20 years now that the international community was shocked by the criminal actions of paedophile and child murderer Marc Dutroux. The horror and the repulsiveness still linger.

Porto City Hall has just received 12 new electric vehicles for the maintenance of green spaces in the city, while awaiting the delivery of two small road sweepers, electrically powered as well. This is the crowning moment of the application process to the Environmental Fund, an important support to the replacement of the municipalities' urban car pool by electric vehicles.