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New high-speed rail will connect Porto-Lisbon in one hour and 15 minutes

In 2030, Porto-Lisbon will be connected with a new high-speed rail, with an estimated dislocation period of 1 hour and 15 minutes. A direct, non-stop service. The construction is divided in three phases, being that the first phase, the track section between Porto and Soure, is scheduled for completion in 2028.

A more sustainable outlook for Porto's tourism future

On World Tourism Day, which is celebrated on the 27th, the Municipality of Porto presented a new strategy for this sector, focused on positive tourism, with new perspectives, enhancing the attractiveness of the city and ensuring, simultaneously, sustainability for its residents.

The first Northern Breast Milk Bank was created in Hospital de São João

The São João Hospital opened today the Breast Milk Bank, the first in the North and which will, surely, nourish the most fragile babies hospitalised in neonatal units.

Municipality joins the World Heritage Journeys Europe with diverse set of initiatives

The World Heritage Journeys Europe will be held all over the continent, between the 23 and 25.

Ribeira do Porto elected as one of the treasures of European Film Culture

The choice to include that area of the Porto’s historical centre in the list of Treasures of European Film Culture was made by the European Film Academy.

Over 4,500 new students celebrated their admission to University of Porto

National and international students mingled in a joyful gathering, even before starting their degree or integrated masters.

Django developers from all over the world gather in Porto

The DjangoCon Europe conference takes place at Super Bock Arena - Pavilhão Rosa Mota and brings speakers from around the world and users of different levels of the web functionality.

Countdown for MIMO festival to fill the city with music

The beginning of the first edition of MIMO festival in Porto is almost here. From 23 to 25 September, the Historic Centre will host dozens of activities.

Porto Vivo, SRU shares experience with one of the most important technology parks in Brazil

A delegation from the Brazilian technology park “Porto Digital” was in Porto to observe the urban rehabilitation process that has been carried out in the city and to share technical experience.

Municipality leads by example of collective commitment of Porto Climate Pact

There are 183 signatures with a collective commitment from now on: the defence of the present and future of the planet regarding climate changes.