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European Design Awards in Porto are knocking at our door and ticketing sales already started
European Design Awards Festival offers special conditions to students: a single ticket costs EUR 5, giving access to the conference, the award ceremony and the closing party.
Europe Direct Information Centre in Porto marks Europe Day
In Porto, a number of initiatives and activities is being undertaken to celebrate the day French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman delivered the declaration appealing for the construction of Europe, on May 9, 1950.
European Football Champions Cup to see in Porto tomorrow
The "European Champions Tour" is travelling round Portugal and arrives in Porto tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10, where it can be seen and photographed by all fans at Praça dos Leões.
DDD Festival features Alain Platel and three world premieres
The DDD Festival - Days of Dance, now in its last week, features Alain Platel, the paradigmatic choreographer who premieres "Nicht Schlafen" in Portugal, 8 and 9 May, at 9:30 pm.
Porto is among the 31 most popular destinations for business events
The city of Porto soared 11 places up in the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranking and now is one of most sought-after destination for business events, namely, conferences, congresses and meetings.
"Afasia Tática" by Jonathan Uliel Saldanha featured at Culturgest until 2 July 2017
Jonathan Uliel Saldanha's Afasia Tática project is presented at Culturgest Porto, located at Avenida dos Aliados, nº 104, from 5 May to 2 July.
World Heritage City of Porto is a city walking tour, Peruvian newspaper reports
Peruvian newspaper "El Comercio" reports that "Porto is a city walking tour with buildings that are made of tiles", highlighting São Bento Station and the Santo Ildefonso Church.
Splash Innovation Stage application deadline is 29 May
Splash Innovation Stage deadline application is 29 May. This competition is aimed at startups that have been incorporated for less than 5 years and have innovative water related business projects (Minimum Viable Product).
Air France magazine spotlights Porto
Air France magazine spotlights Porto in the front page of the May issue. This happens about a month after the French company began operating at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, offering direct flights between Porto and Paris.
Porto & Matosinhos Wave Series 2017 kicks off May 6
Porto & Matosinhos Wave Series kicks-off 6 and 7 May with the regional series, a qualifying stage for the National Championship. The events programme runs until 2 and 3 September 2017.