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TAP covers direct flights between Porto and New York six days a week
TAP covers direct flights between Porto and New York six days a week at a time when other airliners bet on air connections to and from Porto Airport. This is extraordinary news for Porto and could only be accomplished due to the acknowledgment that Porto is a city for the future.
Bolhão Temporary Market offers academic traditional singing on 19 January
Switch off from the hectic busy week and find a soothing stress-out escape at Bolhão Temporary Market, this Saturday, 19 January, starting at 3 pm as Bolhão offers traditional serenades. Entrance free, as usual.
Memorable activities to mark Rivoli's 87 anniversary
Rivoli Theatre celebrates its 87 anniversary year maxing up the weekend in Porto. There will be dance, theatre, music, literature and performances till 4 in the morning on 20 January and 100 people from the city to blow out Rivoli's birthday candles.
Rendez-vous with contemporary art in Miguel Bombarda art district
This Saturday, 19 January, it's the comeback of Inaugurações Simultâneas [Simultaneous Openings] at Miguel Bombarda District. Starting at 4 pm, street performances and guided tours will announce the new shows and exhibits promoted by Porto Lazer.
Come and be inspired by Porto Puppet Museum
Porto Puppet Museum, inaugurated in 2013, exhibits a significant collection gathered over the years, offering the opportunity to explore the world of puppetry, with exhibitions, archive exhibitions, and tours that will entertain and captivate young and old visitors, opening doors to the fantastic world of our imagination.
The University of Porto is one of the most favoured institutions by international graduates
The first phase of the Special Regime for non-Portuguese nationals to access Higher Education in the University of Porto for the Academic year 2019/2020 commenced on 2 January. In total, the University of Porto provides 763 university places for international students only, a number that clearly surpasses the 567 places made available the previous school year, of which 478 have been filled.
Check the line-up for the NOS Primavera Sound 2019
The Nos Primavera Sound 2019 line-up was announced today and it features "the most audacious festival programming ever", according to the organisation. The festival runs from 6 to 8 June in the City Park. The list of the headliners for the Nos Primavera Sound are Solange and Erykah Badu, J Balvin, Interpol, James Blake and Stereolab.
Did you know that Porto has a Municipal Ombudsman as of June 2018?
Porto has a Municipal Ombudsman as of 26 June 2018. This is the first time that the city of Porto has a Public Official to deal with matters of fairness and transparency in the city. Ombudsmen are independent, impartial and provide a free service. Their job is to investigate complaints that haven't been solved by the organisation complained against, making someone suffer as a result. The office is neutral and looks at the complaint from all sides.
Open House invites for more than just one free event at Casa da Música from 16 to 20 January
Starting today, 16 January and till 20 January, Casa da Música is a must visit site in Porto as the Casa Aberta [Open House] initiative kicks off with numerous free access events. The aim of this programme is to allow visitors to learn more about the iconic Casa da Música.
Porto is evolving to meet student housing
"Our aim is that the front building [of Monte Pedral Barrack], the most agreeable side of the barrack and the one included in the Chart of the City Heritage, is to be maintained so that it can be turned into a campus housing", explained Rui Moreira.