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KISMIF Conference is back in Porto to debate gender, differences, identities and DIY cultures
The fourth edition of the "Keep It Simple, Make It Fast" (KISMIF) Congress is back in Porto from 3 till 7 July. This KISMIF edition is titled "Gender, Differences, Identities and DIY Cultures" and it comprises conferences, concerts and exhibitions "focused on gender and difference", declared Paula Guerra, event organiser, to Lusa.
Barack Obama lectures at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 6 July
Barack Obama, former American President and Nobel Peace Prize, will lecture at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 6 July, in the context of the Climate Change Leadership Summit in Porto.
When in Porto you are on cloud nine, according to El País
Porto is the highlight of the Travel Guide section of the renowned Spanish newspaper "El País". Martín Casariego, reputed Spanish writer, explains why Porto is a must-go destination and a city of "smiles and sighs".
Underwater mine exploring robot was designed in Porto
The mine exploring robot, planned in the context of the UNEXMIN project and the science-oriented programme Futuris was designed in Porto, at the Systems and Computer Engineering Institute of Porto (INESCTEC).
Fun and food at the City Park on 7 and 8 July
The coming weekend, 7 and 8 July, the City Park will play host to the second edition of Festival da Comida Continente. Aimed at families, this event is entrance free. This is a joyful and entertaining way of celebrating the summer season, where chefs Hélio Loureiro, Manuel Almeida, Justa Nobre, Rui Paula, Chakall and Anna Lins will create mouth-watering new taste sensations and also cook the traditional Portuguese dishes.
Artists Mariana Caló and Francisco Queimadela appointed for the Paulo Cunha e Silva Art Prize
Following portfolio assessment and appreciation of the work presented, the jury of the first edition of the Paulo Cunha e Silva Art Prize has announced its decision. The four jurors unanimously agreed to appoint Mariana Caló and Francisco Queimadela for the Art Prize Paulo Cunha e Silva.
Natixis states that Porto has the right entrepreneurial ecosystem
By the end of 2019, the French corporate and investment bank Natixis is aiming to double the number of highly-qualified executives recruited in Porto. This is a statement by the Senior Country Manager Nathalie Risacher, in a recent interview to Exame Magazine.
Frida Kahlo's unseen photos on show in Porto as of July 6
Recently found photos of Frida Kahlo's most intimate and private moments will be on show at the Portuguese Photography Centre, in Porto. Since they were first made public, in Mexico City, in 2009, the exhibit has been touring the entire world and already accounts for over half a million visitors in fifteen different cities.
What do you do when the sun goes down?
The exhibition themed "O ontem morreu hoje, o hoje morre amanhã" inaugurated at Porto Municipal Gallery. It is curated by Carla Filipe and Ulrich Loock, and it will be on show till 19th August, at the Gallery's first floor. The show features the consequence of social projects in clubs and pubs as an escape from daily life.
The sports competition "Porto a Subir" pushed athletes to the extreme on 1 July
This is the 15th edition of this tough sporting event in Porto. On 1 July, 250 participants, of six different nationalities tested their limits in this endurance race, one of the most iconic of the city official calendar. This race against the clock included 206 steps of the "Escadas do Codeçal" and the second half of the challenge comprised 290 steps of the "Escadas dos Guindais".