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"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.
French corporation "Webhelp" settles in Porto and creates 350 jobs
"Webhelp was easily established in Porto", affirmed Benoist Voidie, Webhelp's local manager. This is the newest example of "this consistent work required to attain positive operating results for the city of Porto", Mayor Rui Moreira declared.
Summer agenda at Casa da Música
June 1st marks the beginning of the "Verão na Casa" at Casa da Música. This years's Casa da Música Programming includes 120 concerts, half of which are free, from June 1st to September 16th.
Euro Hockey Club Challenge III Women at Sports Group of Viso
Viso field hockey hosts the European competition Club Challenge III Women, from 1 to 4 June. This sports event will gather teams from Lithuania, Croatia, Sweden, Poland and Denmark, in a total of 180 athletes.
Foreign investment inflows continue to increase in Porto
Porto is increasingly the destiny of choice for foreigners that wish to settle in Porto and to start a business. The top reasons for choosing the city of Porto are safety and the new connection lines and entry on the market of new air companies, connecting Porto to the rest of the world.
National Museum Soares dos Reis sponsors a Renaissance style "Game Jam"
Picture a videogame based on the 16th century navigation systems. Then, head to National Museum Soares dos Reis (MNSR), in Porto, which coincides with the exhibition "Global City- Lisbon in the Renaissance" and get ready to be "jammed".
"Design by Porto, Porto by Design"exhibition opens to the public May 30, at Edifício dos Correios
The exhibition "Design by Porto, Porto by Design: 4 years of design of Porto City Hall", opens to the public, May 30, starting at 7 pm at Palácio dos Correios.