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Porto is one of the 15 friendliest cities to visit, says Condé Nast Traveler

With every justification, Porto is again spotlighted on the international scene. This time round as one of the 15 friendliest cities in the world to visit, according to Condé Nast Traveler.

Red Bull Air Race's security Plan is a worldwide benchmark

Red Bull Air Race is considered the benchmark in terms of safety procedures. This was highlighted during the press conference, held in Vila Nova de Gaia City Hall regarding the action plan for the safety and security of this event that will take place in river Douro, between the cities of Porto and Gaia from 1 to 3 September.

Nocturnal Dances completes Christian Rizzo's trilogy

The Municipal Theatre New season starts on 15 September featuring "Le Syndrome Ian", the last of Christian Rizzo's trilogy that revolves around different dance typologies. Now, the Director of the Centre Chorégraphique National de Montpellier is back in Rivoli with "Le Syndrome Ian" to conclude this trilogy, with a focus on nocturnal dances.

Spectacle of light in Serralves Park every day until midnight

Serralves Foundation promotes a guided visit, next Wednesday, 23 August to appreciate the vibrant nightlife in the park. This event is held under the "Há luz no Parque" (There is light in the Park) initiative which, until the end of August, intends to provide visitors with a unique experience of the Park surroundings, from 9 pm till midnight.

U.Porto is at the forefront of innovation in the field of Higher Education

The University of Porto provides coordination and organisational support, with other European and Uzbeke universities, under the E+ CBHE (Capacity Building in the field Higher Education), 2 (KA2) of Erasmus + Programme. Two of the six approved projects with a total funding of EUR 6 million will be coordinated by the University of Porto.

Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Porto from 5 to 8 September

Porto will host the 18th EPIA - international conference on Artificial Intelligence from 5 to 8 September. Invited speakers include leading researchers such as Philipp Slusallek, Francesco Bonchi, and Simon M. Lucas. Promoting research, networking and enhancing the most significant advances in the area of AI are the main objectives of this event.

Bandstand programme celebrates ornamental creativity in Porto

The programme "Coretos em Festa" (Bandstand celebration) started 17 August in Porto. Decoration and entertainment are the key words to celebrate these symbols set throughout the city gardens and parks designed to accommodate musical bands performing concerts. The focus of this municipal initiative is to promote ornamental creativity, inviting the public to take part in imaginative craft workshops under a specific theme.

More air links from Porto to Europe operated by Ryanair

Bari and Brindisi (Italy), Thessaloniki (Greece), Budapest (Hungary), Bratislava (Slovakia) and Prague (Czech Republic) are the six new scheduled destinations connecting to the city of Porto, as of today, operated by Ryanair; A route combined with Milan Bergamo airport, in Italy.

Photo exhibition encourages social inclusion

The applications for the fourth edition of the "A Inclusão na Diversidade" competition (Inclusion in Diversity) are open until 15 October and the awardees will be announced on 3 December, the International Day of People with Disabilities.

Red Bull Air Race Game for mobile devices

The Red Bull Air Race 2 Game is available for IOS and Android devices, which boasts the two races of Porto and Kazan. This mobile application is free, and players can experience the sensation of flying over the river Douro even before the Red Bull Air Race pilots.