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Portuguese Authority of Medicines and Health Products will be relocated to Porto in January 2019
INFARMED (Portuguese Authority of Medicines and Health Products), will be relocated to Porto as of January 2019. After disappointing news regarding EMA - Amsterdam was the chosen city to host the European Medicines Agency- the "good news" is that the Portuguese Government decided to transfer Infarmed's Head Office to the city of Porto.
Last days to visit the "Caspar Walter Rauh and the Fantastic Realism" exhibition
The exhibition "Caspar Walter Rauh and the Fantastic Realism", devoted to the German graphic artist, illustrator and painter, shall end Saturday November 22. The display, the first organised in the Iberian Peninsula, is on show at the Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão.
Security represents a significant investment in the city of Porto
Safety is the cornerstone of Porto, "it is embedded in the governance of the city", wherefore it has a "significant impact" on the municipal budget for next year. This information was shared by Mayor Rui Moreira, early this morning, at the time of the presentation of 60 new agents of the Porto Municipal Police (PM) at the Town Hall.
Planetarium hosts get-together on Astrophotography
The Planetarium in Porto features a gathering on photography 21 November, under the theme " Astrophotography: exploring the universe". The social gathering starts at 6.50 pm, preceded by the fulldome video projection of the film "Luzes na Escuridão" [Lights in the Dark], narrated in Portuguese.
Casa da Música chooses Austria as nation-theme for 2018
The Casa da Música, in Porto, shall devote the year 2018 to Austria. This country had already been the theme for 2010. Next year, the venue will programme the symphonies by Anton Bruckner and the Concertos for Violin by Mozart. The residential composer will be Austrian composer Georg Friederich Haas, "one of the finest nowadays", whose work will be subject to a review background, starting January.
Group exhibition titled "Rhythm of Distances: Propositions for the Repetition" at Vertical Gallery Silo Auto
The new exhibition organised at the Vertical Gallery Silo Auto is already in place. The show was inaugurated 17 November and extends over the seven floors of the Gallery. The collective show is titled "Rhythm of Distances: Propositions for the Repetition", and comprises works by seven artists.
Porto/Post/Doc runs from 27 de November to 3 December at Rivoli and Passos Manuel
The 4th edition of Porto/Post/Doc runs from 27 November to 3 December at Rivoli Theatre and Passos Manuel Cinema. The festival offers the best in contemporary films, which translates in an eclectic mix of events, featuring 12 films that make up an international competition, ranging from documentary to drama works.
Bea World Festival goes global in Porto
Representatives of events agencies all around the world were present at the Rivoli Theatre. This was the highlight of this festival that chose Porto as a host city of its 12nd edition, the first with a global context.
Faces of one-century old Portuguese people featured at the Bolhão Metro station
The exhibition showcases the faces of Portuguese citizens over 100 years of age. The display is featured at the Bolhão Metro Station and comprises 20 portrait photos. The exhibit is on show until 23 November.
Regional cuisine and music is the menu offered at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal
Gastronomic suggestions from different regions of the country and concerts are part of the "We love our cuisine with Coca-Cola" festival's menu that starts today and closes Sunday, 19 November in the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal. A tent was installed in front of Rosa Mota Pavilion to host the third edition of the said festival.