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The first Flea Market Porto 2018 is scheduled for Saturday, 13th January at the Silo Auto Parking area. This event is access free.

The winners of the 2018 edition of the Green Project Awards will be announced on 12 January, at Customs of Porto. This event is organised jointly by Porto City Hall and Lipor.

The Serralves Foundation Auditorium hosts the Conference Ubuntu Bridges 2018, on 7 January. This event is entrance free and it is all about sharing the life stories of the participants to the 4th edition of the Ubuntu Leaders Academy. This conference takes place between 10 am and 6 pm.

The University of Porto provides a total number of 567 vacancies for international students for the school year 2018/2019, 155 more places than the previous academic year. Applications must be submitted via Faculty (or Degree) where the student intends to study.

Landmark building of the city of Porto, Lello Bookstore marks its 112 anniversary on 13 January, fully restored and presenting a wide range of events open to the public.

The Metro of Porto was used by 60.6 million passengers in 2017. An increase of around 2.6 million passengers compared to the year 2016. Passenger number has increased, according to the Metro Company, which represents a growth of 4.5% compared to the 58 million passengers in 2006.

Watch the video we have prepared and relive the best 2017 memories of Porto. Culture, entertainment, sports, creativity and entrepreneurship that make Porto an authentic and vibrant city. A timeless destination!

All is set in Porto to ensure everyone stays safe while ringing in the New Year. The City Hall has prepared a Mobility Plan: public transports are the most reliable way to go where the fun and excitement are, at Avenida dos Aliados. Buses, metro or even the train are the best options regarding mobility.

Choreographer Clara Andermatt is the guest of the first edition of P.E.D.R.A. - Projeto Educativo em Dança de Repertório para Adolescentes [Contemporary Dance Repertoire Education Project for Adolescents], which premieres in January 2018.

The starting signal for S. Silvestre Race in Porto is at 6 pm, on 30 December. Arrival and departure are at Avenida dos Aliados. After the race, it is time for the concert with HMB, which will go on stage at 10.30 pm and will officially inaugurate New Year's Eve celebrations in Porto.