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Municipal Executive approves 52 million euros for pandemic fight
The Municipal Executive approved the first 2021 budget review yesterday morning, in the exact amount of 51.7 million euros, during a private meeting held by videoconference. Rui Moreira admits to the possibility that the Municipality further reinforces the pandemic fight effort in the nearest future. But, as these are uncertain times, Mayor Rui Moreira deems wise not to “be out of ammunition just yet”, even so because this crisis can get worse.
Non-digital ideas on social interaction? Meet “The Power of Design” challenge by the UP
The University of Porto opened an international competition to find a design solution that solves the pandemic conviviality crisis and provides fresh interpretations of social interactions. Applications are open until 15th March. First prize is three thousand euros.
Porto Urban Art Programme is a culture fixer on the street
As soon as possible, when the pandemic preventive measures are lifted, be delighted with “The Butterfly's Burden” mural by artist from Porto Teresa Rafael, aka RAFI die Erste, at the intersection of Rua de Vilar and the Rua de D. Pedro V. In the meantime we offer you a hint on what to expect.
Av. Dom Carlos I is halted as of this evening, at 10 pm due to severe weather
Av. Dom Carlos I is halted as of this evening, at 10 pm due to the worsening of weather conditions in the seafront. Circulation restrictions will be lifted when weather conditions permit. This situation is re-assed on 10th February.
Womex Open Call deadline for artists’ participation at the line-up opening event is 10th February
STOP and read this if you are an artist or producer with an interest to take part in the line-up opening event for Womex 2021, in Porto, at Casa da Música, between 27th and 31st October. The application deadline is 10th February. See here for further information.
Porto is a signatory of the Circular Cities Declaration
Within a broader scope of the transition to the circular economy, the Municipality of Porto reaffirmed its commitment towards a “circular recovery and a resilient future”, in the beginning of the year, by signing the Circular Cities Declaration.
Make your own spider bed charm with the cues by Porto City Hall Environment Team
Take the opportunity provided by lockdown days and while strolling with your kids to keep the exercise regime on or just to beat lockdown blues, pick up some material you find in nature, gardens and parks, and head home to build yourselves the ultimate dreamcatcher. Take some cues by the Environmental Department Team of Porto City Hall and put your heart into it.
This online training programme helps you get in shape during lockdown
Confinement is no excuse to stop leading an active lifestyle. You can still continue your sports routines, by adjusting and adapting your lockdown schedules with the help of the challenge by the programme #Treinaemcasa. This 20-minute class will help boost your stamina while it delivers guidelines to avoid personal injuries.
Rehabilitated neighbourhood in Porto, São João de Deus is shortlisted for Mies van der Rohe award
The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe shortlisted 19 Portuguese projects, out of which five are from Porto, namely the São João de Deus neighbourhood in Porto, once a derelict place, in the eastern part of the city.
Cinephile Quarantine resumes this second lockdown: hit the couch and press play
Medeia Filmes is delivering the “Quarentena Cinéfila” again, amid the second lockdown, with preventive pandemic measures keeping everything closed, but with this initiative on, it is possible to connect movie theatres and audiences. The Cinephile Quarantine resumes on 11th February with films by Bertolucci and Basquiat. In the meantime the “Raridades” special programme is ongoing.