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Quinta do Covelo shows bats
Starting at 6 pm, there will be a role play of the tale "Apollinaris, the adventurous bat" and then a field trip to watch and hear bats. This is an excellent opportunity to dispel myths about this nocturnal flying mammals and get to know a bit of their living habits.
"Porto" is released in cinemas across the country 19 October
The film "Porto" by Gabe klinger premieres in theatres nationwide 19 October. US-based Brazilian filmmaker shot the film in the city of Porto in 2015. It is the first feature-length film to be directly sponsored by Porto City Hall. The movie was awarded in the La Biennale di Venezia Festival and has contributed to put Porto in the world cinematographic roadmap.
Physical fitness in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal
Under the Municipal Programme "Dias com Energia" (Days with Energy), people are invited to take up new sports such as Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi, 21 October in the gardens of Palácio de Cristal.
Photo Ark by Joel Sartore urges people to take action and save the planet
Like a present time Noah's ark, the Photo Ark is full of wildlife that is urgent saving. The exhibition "Photo Ark by Joel Sartore", sponsored by National Geographic is on display at the Biodiversity Gallery - Living Science Centre from 18 October 2017 till 28 April 2018. In an interview to Porto., Joel Sartore talks about his life passion, or "obsession", as he calls it, to document all endangered species in this ark.
Urban renewal makes Porto an even more important destination to live and invest
Porto is increasingly an attractive destination for investments, as a result of "a value based proposition built on the supply of skilled human resources, excellent infrastructure, enterprising ecosystem, intercultural education, and the recognised quality of life". This point of reference to the positive momentum of the city of Porto is made by Ricardo Valente, economic and social development councilman of Porto City Hall, during the workshop "Investing in Property in Portugal".
Porto hosts Bea World Festival in November
Over 500 representatives of the event industry from many dozens of countries take part in the Bea World Festival 2017, to be held in Porto from 15 to 18 November. After eleven editions targeted only to Europe, the initiative has gone global this year, with several projects from different continents competing for Bea (Best Events Awards) World, and Porto is the city chosen to embrace this challenge.
Air Europa increases seat capacity in the Porto-Madrid Route
Air Europa, from Globalia Group, increases seat capacity between the city of Porto and the airline's hub, in Madrid. As of 30 October, according to Turisver Online, the airline will operate a new aircraft, which nearly doubles the number of passengers carried between these two cities.
Portugal Fashion lines up in Porto from 19 to 21 October
The spring/summer 2018 collection brings acknowledged designers, new talent and national brands to the city of Porto, 19 and 20 October. This is the 41st edition of Portugal Fashion. The event is to take place in several spaces through town, including The Tramway Museum, Porto Customs House, Cais Novo and the former Industrial Abbatoir, which has been deactivated and is being rebuilt; here fashion meets Street Art.
Franz Hauk plays Bach on Porto's Cathedral Organ anniversary
Honoured German Organist and Maestro Franz Hauk will interpret Bach, Mozart, Helmschrott and Vierne at the commemorative concert of the 32nd anniversary of Porto Cathedral Organ which takes place 19 October at 9.30 pm.
International Job Fair organised by Porto University offers more than 3000 job opportunities
FINDE.U Job Fair is an International Job Fair organised by Porto University, jointly with UTAD (Trás-os-Montes & Alto Douro) and Vigo Universities, in cooperation with IEFP / EURES Portugal and EURES Crossborder Galicia North of Portugal. The Job Fair will take place in Exponor, from 17 to 18 October from 10 pm to 6 pm.