Economy

Rui Moreira talks about the future of power at Radio station TSF in Porto

How will political power be exercised in the future? What are the challenges facing municipal power in a future of decentralisation? How will the European dream be fulfilled? These are the most significant topics under debate today at the TSF radio station, marking its 30th anniversary with a special broadcasting in Porto.

German President to visit Porto on 2 March

The president of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is holding a two day official State Visit to Portugal, from 1 to 2 March. After visiting Lisbon, where he is welcomed by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Steinmeier will travel to Porto, on 2 March, where he will meet with Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira and visit the UPTEC, the Scientific and Technologic Park from Porto University.

Mayor Rui Moreira speaks about a sustainable Porto in Vienna

Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, was the main speaker at the most significant European event devoted to Urban Sustainability, in the framework of the Urban Future Global Conference, which is organised in Vienna and is running till 2 March. Moreira was the main lecturer of the session "How to lead change in your city", in the opening day of the event, where cities share and explain which policies they are making towards a sustainable future.

German company Devexperts sets up new operations centre in Porto

Porto was the chosen city to set up the new research and development centre of German company Devexperts. This company specializes in the development of highly complex software solutions and services for the Capital Markets industry. Devexperts is headquartered in Munich, Germany and it is estimated to create 80 jobs in Porto within the next two years.

Sales and Marketing Bootcamp in Porto to help businesses grow

The Sales and Marketing Bootcamp in Porto takes place between 19 and 23 March and it is based on an intensive learning concept designed to help young, growing companies gain valuable information from experts on how to expand and scale their companies. This initiative is developed by five organisations in Porto and the programme includes workshops on innovative marketing techniques; networking opportunities; business strategies and Marketing sessions.

Camellias Exhibition to suit all tastes and age groups in Porto, in March

Camellias are blooming again in Porto and the Mosteiro de São Bento da Vitória hosts the 23rd edition of the exhibit that celebrates this winter flower. The event kicks off on 3 March, at 2.30 pm and is entrance free. The show enlivens the first days of March, featuring a programme that suits all tastes.

Porto wins the World Excellence Award for Best Startup-Friendly City of Europe

Porto is the Best Start-up Friendly City of Europe 2018. The award was granted on 19 February, during the World Excellence Awards in Istanbul, known as an investment hub in the Middle East. The World Business Angels Investment Forum announced Porto as the recipient of the award for the Best Startup-Friendly City of Europe and Mayor Rui Moreira received the prize.

Porto is a city of real opportunities to entrepreneurs

For the second year running, Porto City Hall launches a call for proposals concerning activities in the trading area for the year 2018, in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology.

Financial Times spotlights Porto in the fDi's European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19

fDi - Intelligence Magazine, the reputable Financial Times publication in the field of business and FDI has just released the winners of the fDi's European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19 and the city of Porto is number 8 in the Mid-Sized European Cities of the Future 2018/19 ranking.

International Technical Footwear Congress will take place in Porto next May

Porto will play host to the 20th International conference on industrial footwear on 17 and 18 May. Professionals from different countries will gather at the Invicta for the 20th International Technical Footwear Congress, a very much awaited event with a wide range of applicants and dozens of journalists who have expressed their interest in joining this conference.