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Public-private partnership transforms Lapa into a greener haven

The first tree is already there, ready to see the growth of many others, until the creation of 17 thousand square meters that will make the future Parque Urbano da Lapa a new lung for a greener Porto.

Porto Ambiente and STCP move in an increasingly naturally renewable way

Biomethane, a 100% renewable form of natural gas, produced from organic waste, will supply 36 STCP buses and the municipal environment company’s collection vehicles.

Porto Business School and Faculdade de Economia among the best business schools in Europe

The ranking disclosed by the Financial Times reveals that both schools currently occupy the 53rd position.

New Metro trains have already drove towards the carbon goals and social sustainability

The first voyage carried the Prime Minister, the Mayor of Porto and the ministers of the Environment, Presidency and Finances to Casa da Música.

Porto takes examples of energy transition to the World Climate Summit

The vice president of Porto City Hall participated in a parallel panel to COP28.

Ronald McDonald House has supported over 960 families in a decade

Located within the grounds of the São João Teaching Hospital, the "House" assists the hospital and the IPO-Porto, offering free accommodation and overnight stays.

International conference addressed policies for school dropouts

The councilor for Education and Social Cohesion of the Porto City Hall, Fernando Paulo, attended "Working together to offer a better future for young people in the Mediterranean area" conference.

Porto still has great growth potential in the tourism sector

The Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies returned to Porto, more than two decades later, to hold the 48th congress.

British cosmetics company chooses Porto as a global centre of excellence

The British group's initial investment amounts to three million Euro, with expectations to offer 100 job positions.

International Day of the Educating City celebrated with commented cinema

The screening of the movie “Won’t Back Down” featured a debate hosted by José Matias Alves, professor at the Faculdade de Educação e Pscicologia da Universidade Católica – Porto.