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Porto commemorates Italian Cinema at Cinema Trindade this November
Ten cities all across Portugal commemorate the Italian Cinema. In Porto, the celebration takes to Cine Trindade, from 5 to 12 November. "The most relevant event linked to Italian culture in Portugal and one of the most appreciated cinema festivals in the country". That is the way the organisation describes the event on the festival's webpage.
Traffic cut at Avenida de D. Carlos I, in the Mouth of the river Douro, due to sea turbulence
According to weather forecasts, adverse meteorological conditions will extend for the coming days, namely sea turbulence that will lead to traffic cut in the Avenida de D. Carlos I, starting at 2pm today, 28th October. The Meteorological and Geophysics Institute (IPMA) forecasts significant wave height (5 to 6 metres). As a precautionary measure, it is necessary to interrupt traffic in the Avenida de D. Carlos I, in the river Douro Mouth, as of 2pm, and traffic will be restored as soon as sea...
"Portugal ao Vivo" postpones opening Xutos & Pontapés concert due to the pandemic. New concert date is 12 December
The first "Portugal ao Vivo" concert at Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota has been cancelled. Xutos & Pontapés would take to the stage on 31st October, but owing to the Resolution of the Council of Ministers, which limits access to cultural events to residents within the same Municipality, adjacent parishes or within the same Metropolitan area, both national producers Everything is New and PEV Entertainment announced the first concert would be postponed. The concert is scheduled for 12...
The Municipal Assembly acknowledges the significance of Porto housing the Portuguese Professional Football League
The Municipal Assembly approved the barter deal regarding the trade of a municipal plot with the Portuguese Football Professional League (LPFP), on 26th October. The plot is located in Ramalde and the investment in building the new headquarter amounts to 18 million euros, which will be fully covered by the League.
The Municipality of Porto has operations in place to strengthen response against the spread of Covid
The Municipality of Porto prepared a set of responses, jointly with the Porto Civil Protection District Commission and the health authorities to fight against the so-called Covid-19 second wave. The Government has welcomed the Mayor of Porto's proposal to include Porto Youth Hostel in the district plan, as hospitals reiterated to the City Hall that there is no need to reactivate the Field Hospital. Also yesterday, on 26th October, during the executive Meeting, it was decided to make available...
Tender for 10 affordable income dwellings in Porto Historic Centre
The Municipality of Porto, through the municipal company Porto Vivo, SRU opened a tender for 10 affordable income dwellings that have been rehabilitated in the Historic Centre. Applications run until 29 November. When the process concludes, the dwellings will be awarded by drawing among the selected candidates. This is a step further in the municipal programme regarding affordable lease. Already in August, Porto welcomed new residents to Morro da Sé. At present, there are 10 ready to inhabit...
Oenologist from Porto Bento Amaral is nominated for the "Wine Person of the Year" prize
The renowned American magazine Wine Enthusiast shortlisted the oenologist from Porto Bento Amaral for the "Wine Person of the Year" award. The winemaker from the Invicta is among the five selected nominees. Bento Amaral is the director of the technical and Certification Services of the Port and Douro Wines Institute (IVDP) since 2013 and has devoted its professional career, namely as head of the Wine tasting Department at the IVDP, and as a trainer in advanced training courses for...
U.Porto joins the Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free fitness activities
The University of Porto associates with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), which is October and whose goal is to raise awareness on the disease and to raise funds for research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Thus, the U. Porto offers free fitness activities to the entire community from 26th October until 30th October, under its UPFit programme.
Last week to go see films by Akira Kurosawa at Campo Alegre Municipal Theatre
These are the last days to see films by the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, one of the most acknowledged Japanese filmmakers in the West. Seven films, in digital restored copies, five of which were never presented in a movie theatre in Portugal, are on screen at Campo Alegre Municipal Theatre.
French Film Festival kicks off on 29th October in Porto
The 2020 edition of the French Cinema Festival takes to the Invicta from 29th October to 4th November, at Teatro Rivoli and Cine Trindade. Besides Porto, the festival tours Lisbon, Coimbra and Almada. The programme features premieres and a selection of French films that haven't yet been released in Portuguese commercial movie theatres.