Economy
International summit on smart cities in Porto
Over 500 programmers, entrepreneurs, startups, policy-makers and investors have participated at the FIWARE Global Summit, which was held at the Stock Exchange Palace, under the debate on smart cities, industry and agriculture, running from 5th to 11th May.
Europe recognises the merit of Porto in the health cluster and grants one million community funds to the Engineering Faculty
A work group of the Engineering Faculty of the University of Porto (FEUP) was granted one million community funds to develop new medicines to inhibit antibiotic resistant bacteria. This project is financed by the Programme Horizon 2020 (H2020) and it underscores the international presence of Porto as a health cluster.
Mercedes-Benz trained 6500 sales staff from all around the world in Porto
About 6.500 participants from all around the world have participated in a training session over a nine weeks period, promoted by German automobile brand Mercedes-Benz, in Porto. The training concluded last Friday, on 4 May. Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira attended the closing ceremony, jointly with his councillor for Economy, Tourism and Trade, Ricardo Valente.
Electric freight trams parade in Porto on May 5th
The 2018 edition of the Electric tramcars Parade in Porto takes place on May 5th. This event is held annually since 1992 and the main goal is to tell stories about the days when this one-hundred years old electric freight cars were used to transport coal from the mines in São Pedro da Cova to the new power plant in Massarelos. The first electric freight trams were indicated as Zorras.
World Intellectual Property Day 2018 celebrates women as creators
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26th and this year the theme is "Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity", honouring the genius and the talent of the women who inspire change in society worldwide towards a better future and as representatives of cultural organisations and industries.
Concerts and fireworks mark the celebration of Freedom Day in Porto
Concerts, displays of fireworks and revolution-décor at Avenida dos Aliados in the city of Porto to celebrate Freedom day, on April 25. The musician from Porto, Bezegol kicks-off the 44th Anniversary Programme of the Carnation Revolution in Porto, scheduled to start at 10 pm. The fireworks will be set alight at midnight.
String Trio from Romania performs at Clérigos Church on 18 April
The Clérigos Church plays host to a performance by String Trio from Romania, Iulia, Stefan & Marin Cazacu, in the context of the programme themed "Romanian Music in Portugal's great cathedrals", to celebrate the centenary of the Great Union of Romania, on 18 April at 7 pm.
University of Porto "goes" for launch at NASA mission
Researchers from the University of Porto, from the Astrophysics Institute and Space Sciences (IA), are part of the team that launches TESS, a space observatory, into space today, April 16th.
Doing Business at Palácio da Bolsa in May
The Doing Business 2018 is just around the corner. On May 10, the Stock Exchange Palace will play host to an event that gathers start-ups and big corporations, in order to promote knowledge sharing, networking and business strategies.
Digitalization on society is debated at the IFMAT Summit in Porto in April
The IFMAT Summit themed "Digital Transformation on Society and on the Economy" is the first international summit to take place in Portugal to debate finance, accounting, marketing, management and similar areas. This event will take place in Porto, in the Ferreira Borges Market, on 19 and 20 April.