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From May 23 to 28, Porto is the European Design Capital

From May 23 to 28, Porto is the European Design Capital, with a programme of events that include exhibitions, studio walks, and workshops and culminates with the European Design Awards 2017 ceremony on 27 May at Teatro Rivoli.

Motorcycle drivers thank Mayor of Porto the implementation of policies aiming at halving the number of accidents and improving mobility in the city

Motorcycle drivers thank Mayor of Porto the implementation of policies aiming at halving the number of accidents and improving mobility in the city by allowing motorcycles and mopeds to circulate in the bus lane.

Invicta for Kids, a fun and interactive way to discover Porto, Saturday 20 May

The cycle Invicta for Kids will stroll around the city of Porto this Saturday afternoon for a cultural tour. Along the route, participants will get to know some places in the historical downtown of Porto, in a playful and dynamic way, starting at 2 pm at casa do Infante.

Cycling on BUS lanes in the city of Porto

Porto is about to transform how cycling is done in the city, by implementing a pilot programme connecting cycling with public transport.

Soares dos Reis National Museum invites you to "The Global City"

The public is invited to visit the Renaissance influence in Portugal by means of an exhibition of around 200 items, featured by the "Global City, Lisbon in the Renaissance" exhibition at Soares dos Reis National Museum.

Four days celebrating International Museum Day

The city of Porto has organised more than one hundred events to celebrate International Museum Day, from 18 May until 21 May. The 2017 edition is themed "Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums".

Talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities led Vestas to Porto

Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, selected the city of Porto as its new expanding market as part of the company's overall strategy. This decision is based on talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities.

Start&Scale week is just around the corner

Start&Scale week is approaching and several events require previous registration. The event will take place from 27 May to 3 June.

The scent of São João in Porto from 25 May until 25 June

The City Hall of Porto has officially presented the programme for São João 2017 festivities in the city of Porto, at the heart of the historic centre, at Bairro da Sé, this evening, 16 May.

Exhibition of four years of Porto City Hall visual code by graphic design at Edifício dos Correios

The exhibition "Design by Porto, Porto by Design: 4 years of design by Porto City Hall" will be shown at Palácio dos Correios, just across the City Hall building, May 30, under the European Design Awards event that will take place in the city of Porto, May 27.