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Talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities led Vestas to Porto
Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, selected the city of Porto as its new expanding market as part of the company's overall strategy. This decision is based on talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities.
Start&Scale week is just around the corner
Start&Scale week is approaching and several events require previous registration. The event will take place from 27 May to 3 June.
The scent of São João in Porto from 25 May until 25 June
The City Hall of Porto has officially presented the programme for São João 2017 festivities in the city of Porto, at the heart of the historic centre, at Bairro da Sé, this evening, 16 May.
Exhibition of four years of Porto City Hall visual code by graphic design at Edifício dos Correios
The exhibition "Design by Porto, Porto by Design: 4 years of design by Porto City Hall" will be shown at Palácio dos Correios, just across the City Hall building, May 30, under the European Design Awards event that will take place in the city of Porto, May 27.
Teatro Municipal Campo Alegre presents film cycle with programming by Medeia Filmes
Teatro Municipal Campo Alegre hosts the film cycle with focus on the higher-value of the filmmaking industry as an important contribution to the Seventh Art. Medeia Filmes is in charge of the programming.
Student accommodation in downtown Porto
Student accommodation in Porto now offers a five level building with 20 double bedrooms, for domestic students coming to study in Porto, foreign students under the Erasmus Mundus programme and teachers and researchers as well. The housing facilities include 40 beds, pantry to support breakfast and snacks services, kitchen, recreation and study rooms and a hall. The student's accommodation is mixed.
Eurovision Song Contest 2017 winner is Portugal
Portugal's first ever winner of the Eurovision Song Contest is Salvador Sobral. The song "Amar pelos dois" written by Luísa Sobral, none other than Salvador's sister, has conquered an overwhelming first place at the Eurovision song contest.
Dutch National Airline KLM operates directs flights between Porto and Amsterdam
KLM operates one daily frequency on Porto -Amsterdam route, in both directions, but wants to increase its flight frequency to two daily flights in September. The company operates a fleet of Boeing 737s and 700s of 137 seater, and offers two service travel classes Business and Economic.
Trend in urban rehabilitation is everywhere in Porto downtown
"The trend in urban rehabilitation and real estate demand in Porto is everywhere from Cedofeita to Santo Ildefonso and Bonfim", affirmed Confidencial Imobiliário (Ci).
Historical and cultural heritage preservation in Porto should be emulated
"Historical and cultural heritage preservation in Porto should be emulated," said David Rossbach, Political Science Professor at Chatham University (Pittsburgh, USA), on a study visit to the city of Porto, last 12 May.