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Porto turned blue to honour the United Nations 75th anniversary
Porto joins the Turn Europe UN Blue initiative to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. The Palácio da Bolsa was lit up in blue to mark this landmark occasion, on the evening of 24th October. Porto and other municipalities all over the country commemorated this landmark date and joined the over 180 iconic buildings and monuments that were lit in blue to raise awareness on the importance of uniting global citizens, promoting the universal language of peace, as well as...
The programme Cultura em Expansão is suspended until 15th November
The programme "Cultura em Expansão" suspended its programmed activities until 15th November owing to the current pandemic and following the unfavourable opinion of the Northern Regional Health Administration.
From Porto to Bali: alumnus of FEUP started a fashion brand amid the pandemic
Tiago Ferreira da Silva, alumnus of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) just started a fashion brand - The Flying Dutchman. The former student from Porto did this in Bali, amid the pandemic, where he established a sustainable clothing brand.
Add wellness to your body and mind with the municipal programmes Days with Energy and Sundays in Shape
Greyer days do not mean that you can't keep your exercise routines; so, boost stamina in your bodies with the municipal programme Days with Energy (Dias com Energia) and Sundays in Shape (Domingos em Forma), which have been validated by the health authorities.
Quintal Porta-Jazz is on again, as of 24th October
The jazz association from Porto, Porta-Jazz is back home again, after featuring in Porto Book Fair; so, every Saturday evening, at 7pm, the stage takes to the yard, again, like it did last July and August, only this time the outdoor setting is covered for greater comfort for both artists and audience.
Vote for Porto as the World's Leading City Break Destination 2020. Voting deadline is 25th October.
Porto is candidate to the World's Leading City Break Destination 2020. Here is how things work: travellers can vote for their preferred destination, the one that gave them the "right" chills and a positive and lifelong experience. Vote now.
Porto innovation ecosystem is awarded the "Smart City Innovator" prize in Dubai
"The Smart City Innovator Award" was granted to the city of Porto, under the Annual Investment Meeting Conference, for its innovation ecosystem. The ceremony was held in Dubai today. In addition, the support by InvestPorto to Critical TechWorks was also acknowledged with second best place in the Investment Promotion category.
"Today is a good day for Porto": the Consignment Agreement of the Former Slaughterhouse has been signed on 21st October
The ceremony of the signing of the Consignment Agreement of the former Slaughterhouse in Campanhã has been held on 21st October, and that day will stand as a landmark date for the city. The Mayor of Porto said it: "Today is a good day for Porto!".
Porto Municipal Theatre features "Foco Marlene"
Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP) features a cycle on the work by Marlene Monteiro Freitas, themed "Foco Marlene", from 21 to 30 October. The choreographer and dancer's creative doing, a household name all across international stages, comprises the presentation of two plays, her newest project and a symposium that features free activities as cinema sessions and conferences.
Municipal Executive is to vote for the agreement on the free administration of the flu vaccine in pharmacies to citizens from age 65
This coming Monday, 26th October, the Municipal Executive will vote the agreement on the free administration of the flu vaccine, under a cooperation protocol between Porto City Hall, the Northern Regional Health Administration (ARS), the National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) and the Association Dignitude, to provide free flu vaccines in pharmacies to people from age 65.