Economy
Northern Region Economy grows and the economic performance of Porto is one of the most important factors of that growth
In the first quarter of 2017, employment was the highest it has been in the last eight years, settling at 70, 1%. Additional indicators such as exports indicate economic growth, with the Metropolitan Area of Porto playing a crucial role and having had a considerable underlying dynamic.
Art and Craft Market of Porto special edition of São João from June 19 to 25
Within this period of the São João festivities across town, the Art and Craft Market of Porto presents a special edition, which started Monday, 19 June and will run until Sunday 25 June, next to Porto Rectory.
Eight selected projects will lead the entrepreneurial potential in Porto
Two months ago, Porto City Hall has invited the community to present varied proposals through the ScaleUp project for further action in the context of the city's entrepreneurial ecosystem, having the potential to meet the dynamics of innovation and technology. Eight projects have been selected to lead the entrepreneurial potential in Porto.
Traditional dancing and concerts to celebrate the feast of São João this weekend in Porto
As is traditional, the feast of São João in Porto includes concerts and traditional dancing across the city, until June 25th. All concerts start at 10 pm and are open-access to the public.
Folk dance groups give downtown Porto a vibrant life
Keeping with tradition of the festivities of São João, Saturday, 17 June, starting at 3 pm, there is a parade of folk dance groups through the streets of Porto to honour the patron of the city.
The 28th Ecsite Annual Conference is in full swing in Porto, Portugal from 15 to 17 June
Porto, one of the most vibrant cities in all of Europe, hosts the 28th Ecsite Annual Conference bringing together 1,000+ science engagement professionals, from Thursday to Saturday, at Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto.
Nice and warm weather guarantee excellent outings in Porto
Different street markets enliven the streets of Porto these days. Set out on a discovery of this seven events that are free of charge.
Mercado Bom Sucesso celebrates 4th anniversary with Mallu Magalhães
The Mercado do Bom sucesso offers a free concert by Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician Mallu Magalhães, June 13th starting at 10 pm in order to celebrate its innovative shopping and leisure areas, inaugurated 4 years ago.
Boutique beer and street food in Porto Beer Fest
The 2nd edition of Porto Beer Fest will take place in Palácio de Cristal, June 14 to 18. This event takes place in the scope of São João Festival Programme in Porto and it includes handmade beer and street food, combined with concerts and DJ performances.
Royal Charter granted to Porto by King Manuel I tells tales of ancient times at Casa do Infante
The exhibition "THE ROYAL CHART OF PORTO. 1517-2017. MARK OF A KING, IMAGE OF A CITY" is open to the public starting June 11th, at Casa do Infante, from 9.30 am.