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Five centuries after the date of the Royal Chart granted to Porto by King D. Manuel I
The exhibition themed "The royal Chart of Porto. 1517-2017. Mark of a King, Image of a City", marks five centuries after the date of the Royal Chart granted to Porto by King D. Manuel I, which bestowed privileges to the citizens of the municipality of Porto, in 20 June 1517.
NOS Primavera Sound: an eco-friendly festival
Last year, Nos Primavera Sound pioneered in the use of recyclable and reusable cups. This year's edition, the festival has a handful of eco-friendly steps to be taken that will make this an unforgettable and "greener" music festival.
Ferris wheel started rotating at Boavista in Porto
The scent of São João is in the air! People can now commute to Boavista area for entertainment. A Ferris wheel, sometimes called Great Wheel, is also part of the enjoyment. For those brave enough to try out the amusement ride, the non-building structure is 40 metres high with a capacity for 144 people.
Porto reduces tourism transport carbon footprint
Tourism transport regulation in Porto has entry into force today, making Porto the first city in the country to provide a regulatory framework and basis for new policy commitments in this area.
Rui Moreira quotes Jane Jacobs' urban studies to explain drop in crime rate in the city of Porto
For Rui Moreira, human presence on the street is the number one factor for safety, pinpointing the dissemination of cultural events in the city, the Centre for Integrated Crisis Management as well as the police action as major factors for the reduction of acts of violence against the physical integrity of a person or crimes against property, with reductions of up to 60% for certain types of crime.
2nd Start&Scale Week spurs entrepreneurship in Porto
The second Start & Scale Week event, organized by Porto City Hall concluded with a networking session, music and sheer celebration spirit. This event, which lasted eight days, brought together young, entrepreneurial and innovative companies that have shared experiences and knowledge that have resulted in a value-added approach to stimulating entrepreneurial qualities.
"Filhos do Retorno" portrays Portuguese Colonial Period
The collective "Teatro do Vestido" features a play based on the memories of those whose parents or close family lived in Africa during the Portuguese colonial period prior to 25 April 1974. The performance premieres June 9 at Campo Alegre Theatre, Stage Auditorium at 9:30 pm.
IPO-Porto is the only Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Portugal
The Portuguese Cancer Institute (Portuguese Institute for Oncology - IPO, Porto) has been recognised by the Organization of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
Why you must visit Porto before the year ends, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain
Porto stands out as a must-go destination this year, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain. This "class publication" magazine lists the main reasons why Porto should be included in your travel schedule.
Galeria Municipal opens "Them or us!"
"Them or Us!" is a display of a collective science fiction, social and political project that draws on the impact of fear and intolerance. It opens June 2nd at Galeria Municipal do Porto, starting at 9.30 pm.