Society

Welcome to Porto, 2024!

The streets of Porto were once again the chosen place by thousands of people to welcome the new year.

Underprivileged population invited to dinner party offered by Porto City Hall employees

The Christmas dinner offered by Municipal employees’ Centro Cultural e Desportivo served, on Tuesday night, around a thousand meals.

Municipality shares message of unity for a magical Christmas

“Together we make an even more magical Christmas” is the campaign that brings the smiles of the youngest, the enthusiasm of families, the joy reflected on each face.

Porto welcomes new year with Richie Campbell, Carolina Deslandes and Jimmy P

At midnight, all eyes will be on the Invicta sky for the traditional fireworks show, that will be launched from Praça da República.

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 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.

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.

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.

Thousands of people in Aliados to see the traditional inauguration of the Christmas tree

The night got even brighter with the performance of Diogo Piçarra, in Avenida dos Aliados.