Economy
Free cinema outdoor screenings in Porto for the silly season
Living it up all across town, this summer season, with free cinema outdoor screenings. Embrace the alfresco ambience in Porto throughout the silly season, during August, in the context of the "Cinema Fora de Sítio", jointly organised by Porto City Hall and the INATEL Foundation.
The first Elétrico Porto Music Experience Festival is coming thick and fast
The Elétrico Porto Music Experience festival may well turn out to be one of the best outdoor festivals in town. It is schedule to kick off on 20th July and it runs till the 22nd July. Experience art, technology, and embrace nature while listening and dancing to the sound of music on stage at Parque da Pasteleira, Porto.
"The authentic feel of Porto: this is a place that doesn't exist for tourists, yet welcomes them"
"After spending a week in Portugal in June, my favourite city was Porto", says Bella English, a correspondent for the Boston Globe. Bella travelled to Porto and was in awe with the "authentic feel of Porto", a place that "doesn't exist for tourists" but "welcomes them".
Avenida dos Aliados is a mega gym for an outdoor power jump class on Sunday
Strength and endurance thrive in an outdoor environment! Join in at Avenida dos Aliados for a mega power jump class, between 10.30 am and midday. The event is free and open to everyone willing to participate. No previous application is necessary. The only rule is to show up with comfortable shoes and clothing. Join in, celebrate good shape and test your limits!
When in Porto you are on cloud nine, according to El País
Porto is the highlight of the Travel Guide section of the renowned Spanish newspaper "El País". Martín Casariego, reputed Spanish writer, explains why Porto is a must-go destination and a city of "smiles and sighs".
Underwater mine exploring robot was designed in Porto
The mine exploring robot, planned in the context of the UNEXMIN project and the science-oriented programme Futuris was designed in Porto, at the Systems and Computer Engineering Institute of Porto (INESCTEC).
Fun and food at the City Park on 7 and 8 July
The coming weekend, 7 and 8 July, the City Park will play host to the second edition of Festival da Comida Continente. Aimed at families, this event is entrance free. This is a joyful and entertaining way of celebrating the summer season, where chefs Hélio Loureiro, Manuel Almeida, Justa Nobre, Rui Paula, Chakall and Anna Lins will create mouth-watering new taste sensations and also cook the traditional Portuguese dishes.
Natixis states that Porto has the right entrepreneurial ecosystem
By the end of 2019, the French corporate and investment bank Natixis is aiming to double the number of highly-qualified executives recruited in Porto. This is a statement by the Senior Country Manager Nathalie Risacher, in a recent interview to Exame Magazine.
Food Festival is back in town in July in the City Park
The festival that celebrates food is back in town on 7 and 8 June, at the City Park. This event kicks off the "summer is in Porto" programme and it is sponsored by Continente. Save the date in your agenda and invite family and friends as entrance is free.
OECD Conference on Skills starts tomorrow in Porto
The Skills Summit'18 Porto runs on 28 and 29 June in Porto and gathers over 20 OECD Member States and partner countries. This is the first time Portugal organises this meeting, which occurs every two years, and gathers ministers and state secretaries in charge of teaching and higher education, professional training, work, science and innovation, economic development and digital politics.