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Municipal Assembly proposal to temporary transfer sellers of the market of Bolhão accepted without any negative votes
The location of the Bolhão Temporary Market in La Vie Shopping Center, a few meters from the market that will be restored, was approved on Monday, November 21, in the Municipal Assembly, without any negative vote.
Aer Lingus introduces Porto-Dublin starting March 2017
Aer Lingus has announced a new route from Dublin to Porto starting March 2017. Aer Lingus is the national air carrier of Ireland. Its headquarters are at Dublin Airport, Ireland.
Glockenwise is the next event of the cultural programme "Cultura em Expansão"
The Pasteleira - Previdência / Torres quarter is the venue for the next "Cultura em Expansão" cultural programme, with a concert scheduled for November 26, Saturday, by Glockenwise, together with the Bonjóia Youth Orchestra. Glockenwise set out to revisit and reinvent Heat's songs from their third album of originals, with instrumental arrangements, in a concert integrated in the cycle "To each one its Music", that showcase renowed national musicians in a scenography created by artists from...
Seventh edition of Porta-Jazz Festival returns to the Rivoli stage on December 7 and 8
The Porta Jazz Festival, one of the highlights of the city's jazz program, returns to Porto on 7 and 8 December for its seventh edition. The program includes 11 concerts at the Teatro Rivoli, involving about 60 musicians, 20 of which are foreign. This year there will also be a parallel program (+ Bonus!), With several workshops and concerts:
"Cultura em Expansão" brings culture to the suburbs
The auditorium of the Aldoar community centre held a cinema session November 20, featuring the work of three emblematic film directors of the silent film era: Buster Keaton, Charles Chaplin and Georges Méliès.
Porto launches "International Job Fair" 2016
Talent Portugal and International Exchange Erasmus Student Network Porto organise the "International Job Fair" 2016, with the support of the City Hall of Porto.
"Porto Start & Scale Guide", a catalyst for transforming the city
"This is the story of how innovation drives the future of our cities" says Rui Moreira, Mayor of Porto. The book, entitled "Porto Start & Scale Guide", reflects the strong commitment of the city of Porto to consolidate itself as a living lab for inovation and talent.
Cultural program "Cultura em Expansão" with film session in Aldoar
Cinema continues to play a paramount role in the cultural program "Cultura em Expansão" (Culture in Expansion). This Sunday, in the Aldoar auditorium, the session will include the works of three emblematic directors of silent films: Buster Keaton, Charles Chaplin and Georges Méliès.
Christmas season at Porto featuring nearly two million illuminating LEDs
Christmas lights will be inaugurated in the city of Porto on December 1st, at 5.30 p.m. This year there will be more street lighting (57% more ornaments compared to last year) and even more streets with Xmas lighting. Christmas decoration will be illuminated with LED technology this year, enabling savings of about 80% in energy consumption compared to conventional lighting.
Chess workshop at the Municipal Public Library of Porto
The Municipal Public Library of Porto hosts, from December 2016 till July 2017, a chess workshop for the general public.