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Uniqueness of Porto urban art celebrated in new promotional video
Urban art is the centre of all attention of the new promotional video of Porto, which illustrates the diversity of the works that decorate the city streets and give it such unique and differentiating characteristics, besides valuing the work and creativity of its authors.
River tourism in Douro recovers 23% in 2021 compared to the previous year
Douro’s waterway (VND) received 279.151 passengers in 2021, a 23,34% recovery compared to 2020, a year with sharp falls due to Covid-19, according to the Administration of the Ports of Douro, Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL).
EasyJet reinforces routes and number of planes at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
EasyJet announced on Thursday that it will invest in Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, with more planes, the creation of three new routes and the recovery of two others. This investment will boost capacity by 350 thousand seats and create 70 direct jobs.
Wine Essence returns to Stock Exchange Palace in March
The 18th edition of Wine Essence, considered the “major wine experience in Portugal”, returns to Stock Exchange Palace between the 31st of March and the 3rd of April.
German criptocurrency company sets up in Porto and looks for technology and product talents
What German Finoa offers is a safe way of storing (custody) cryptocurrencies for institutions. In 2022, technology and product operations will be carried out from the offices the company is about to open in the city of Porto. For this mission, two dozen people will be hired.
Porto Climate Pact aims at mobilizing all members of society to achieve more ambitious goals
The Porto Climate Pact was presented, last Monday, during the public meeting of the Executive – an initiative through which the municipality intends to bring society together in a commitment to ambitious goals with regard to carbon neutrality.
Extension of Ramalde Skate Park offers new challenges to athletes
Inaugurated in 2019, the Ramalde Skate Park had a new intervention, with the aim of increasing its area and providing the space with new technical facilities for the practice of the sport. An investment of around 300 thousand euros, 140 thousand euros applied now, and other 150 thousand euros invested in the initial construction. The Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, visited the facilities this Saturday morning.
University residence run by students to open in the heart of the Historic Centre
The city’s Historic Centre will receive a shot of new blood with the opening of a university residence, in a building owned by Port City Hall, in Bainharia Street. The management of the facilities will be shared between the City Hall, Federação Académica do Porto (FAP) and the University of Porto.
Municipality of Porto challenges companies and investors to a joint participation in MIPIM 2022
Between 15th and 18th of March 2022, the Municipality of Porto will meet investors at MIPIM, one of the world’s largest real estate fairs, and will bring several investment prospects to Cannes, aiming to foster the city’s competitiveness, innovation and talent.
Three green spaces in Porto are up for an international award
The public’s vote will serve to deliver the International People’s Choice Award, attributed by the same entity responsible for the coordination of the Green Flag Award, and there are three green spaces in Porto in the running for the award.