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Porto is Portugal's number one startup ecosystem

In the field of startups Porto is undergoing a cultural change regarding the economic governance mechanism. Policies in Porto recognise and reward the entrepreneurship levels and this further contributes to thrive the startup community.

Brisa Student Drive Camp in Porto from April 9 to 13

Porto is the Youth Capital of Road Safety 2017 and will host the Brisa Student Drive Camp between 9 and 13 April. This programme outlines a wide range of different activities regarding safe driving behaviours, and is targeted at youngsters aged between 15 and 18 years.

Competitive sections of International Film Festival of Porto - Fantasporto start Friday, 24th February

The 37th edition of Fantasporto begins February 24th at the Rivoli - Municipal Theatre with "The Age of Shadows" by Jee-woon Kim.

Porto has the best wines and offers them to you

The 14th edition of the "Essência do Vinho", Portugal's premier annual wine show opened Thursday, 23rd February, at Palácio da Bolsa, in the city of Porto.

Celebrate Camellias' bloom from 4 to 11 March in Porto

Porto hosts the XXII Exhibition of Camellias of Porto, at Palácio da Bolsa between March 4th and 5th.

French astronaut shares stunning photo of Porto from space

Thomas Pesquet snaps stunning night picture of the city of Porto, taken from the International Space Station, about 400km above the Earth.

Ryanair launches Porto 2017 winter Schedule and starts operating Porto-Naples

Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary announced, in a Press Conference held in Porto, that the airline would add new routes from Porto for the winter schedule 2017/2018 and that the company will operate a new route to Naples, starting this summer, flying twice a week to Naples.

Workshops at no charge for merchants in Porto

Like last year, Porto city Hall is hosting business development training courses for the trading industry in the city of Porto.

Urban Market at Praça das Cardosas

The coming weekend will come alive with arts, craft and design with Urban Market at Praça das Cardosas, from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, between 11 am and 6 pm. Admission is free.

Rita Redshoes in concert at Casa da Música

Portuguese singer Rita Redshoes lights up Casa da Música tonight with her latest album "Her", at 9:30 pm. "Her" was recorded in Berlin, and it was produced by Victor Van Vugt, producer of Nick Cave's seminal album "Murder Ballads" and Beth Orton's "Trailer Park", winner of the prestigious Mercury Prize.