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Rehabilitation works of Agramonte and Prado do Repouso chapels have been concluded
The rehabilitation works of the vaulted ceiling of the chapel at the Agramonte Cemetery and of the chapel at the Prado do Repouso Cemetery, at the Bonfim parish, have been completed. Porto City Hall commenced the rehabilitation works to protect historical buildings, which require extra care and attention to detail, as not to endanger the original features and materials, as historic heritage are our link to the past and bygone eras.
“Desporto para Todos” grants 1 million euros to support clubs and associations
The first phase of the programme “Desporto para Todos” (“Sports for All”, free translation) opens on 5th February. Thus far, the National Sports Programme has supported 1.341 projects.
Forbes spotlights the Douro region as a must-go destination for 2021
It’s time to go beyond and above the pandemic blues and start thinking of must-go places for 2021 (that’s right!). Take cues from Forbes magazine and be marvelled with Douro and its vineyards.
The City Museum’s new website is online and features “Diário da Peste" this evening
The reading of the “Diário da Peste”, by Gonçalo M. Tavares, is broadcasted this evening at Rádio Estação, available on the City Museum new website, online at www.museudacidadeporto.pt.
Happy birthday Puppet Museum of Porto!
Congratulations to the Puppet Museum of Porto! Today, the Puppet Museum celebrates its 8th anniversary and “even though doors cannot be open to invite everyone in, know that we will be waiting to celebrate together, as puppets do not die”, as sated on the Puppet Museum Facebook page.
Fastest growing demand for digital physiotherapy boosts SWORD Health to hiring in Porto
SWORD Health is to hire in Porto as a result of the increase in demand for digital physiotherapy to replace in-person sessions, owing to the new confinement. SWORD Health, which has been developing this solution since 2015, invested nearly 21 million euros in this platform and is to hire staff to work in its office in Porto.
CIIMAR obtains international quality certification
CIMMAR, the Interdisciplinary Centre of Maritime and Environmental Investigation obtained international recognition by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The ISO 9001 certification puts CIIMAR, the research centre of the University of Porto, among the best institution in the world as regards management and organisation.
The U.Porto is part of the RESET project that furthers gender equality in the scientific field
The University of Porto, alongside other seven European universities, is part of the RESET – project (aka Redesigning Equality and Scientific Excellence Together). The purpose of such endeavour is to boost gender equality and diversity within the scientific area of study and research.
Porto is number one Best City in Europe To Live as a Family, says Norwegian consultant Sumo Finans
Porto can share expert advice on how to “Live as a Family”, according to the Norwegian consultant Sumo Finans. The company ranked factors such as affordability, education, safety, environment, family-friendly things to do, nature and park sites per square km, ‘good for kids’ attractions per square km and Global Peace Index 2020 Index, did the math and “Porto takes the top spot on our table.”
“Feeling Good” on show at the Ó Galeria! online
The Ó Galeria!, which inaugurated in 2009, in the arts district in Porto, namely at the Rua Miguel Bombarda, exhibits “Feeling Good”, by Filipa Beleza. This exhibition is available online and it showcases the artwork of many emerging artists.