Latest news and stories from the Porto district, Portugal.
The detainees are between 20 and 24 years old. One of them, heard by a judge, was placed under house arrest.
Land for the construction of 130 housing units and two apartments are the real estate component for sale in the auction of Boavista's assets
The Socialist Party (PS) is undergoing leadership changes in its Porto branch, with Tiago Barbosa Ribeiro stepping down to allow for early preparation for the 2029 municipal elections. Party leader José Luís Carneiro is pushing for consensus-based leadership across districts to strengthen the party's strategy, as it seeks to regain control of Porto and address recent electoral setbacks in the region.
Reflecting on the challenges facing the University of Porto under its new rectoral team, this piece argues that the institution must reinvent itself to remain relevant. It calls for a new pedagogical model and a stronger connection with society and the economy. By focusing on technology, talent, and tolerance, the University should act as a catalyst for change, fostering global citizens and driving competitiveness in an increasingly complex world.
FC Porto plays the first of three possible match points this Saturday (against Alverca, AFS, and Santa Clara) to secure the national championship title. This would be the 31st in the club's history, the 13th of this century, and the first under the presidency of André Villas-Boas. A victory against Alverca at the Dragão stadium at 20:30 would clinch the title, which has eluded the club since the 2021/22 season. This success would validate the risky strategy implemented by Villas-Boas, which included hiring Italian coach Francesco Farioli and significantly strengthening the squad despite the club's recent history of financial instability and forensic audits revealing past management irregularities. Beyond the pitch, the club has worked to unify its fanbase through strategic communication, including respectful tributes to the late former president Pinto da Costa and initiatives like honoring long-term members and promoting the women's football team.
Official introduction of the athletes representing Portugal, featuring Nuno Borges.
The Mayor of Matosinhos confirmed that the developer is demanding 19 million euros in compensation.
Nuno Melo expects the signing of SAFE contracts soon and guarantees that the delay in the Strategic Defence Concept does not hinder investments.
This is the favourite recipe of José Luís Carneiro, who appeared on the programme 'Olá, Bom Dia!' and approved of the typical dish from Baião.
He is one of the most relevant voices in contemporary Iranian cinema. Ali Asgari is in Portugal for the Maia International Film Festival. He is presenting the national premiere of his latest film, Divine Comedy.
A look at how Mother's Day is celebrated in Portugal, presented by the brand Portugal Jewels.
The Northern Regional Coordination and Development Commission celebrates the 40th anniversary of Portugal joining the EU with an event in Santo Tirso.
Porto City Council has partially suspended the Emporium Park development near the City Park after municipal inspectors found the building exceeded the authorized height by 80 centimetres. The council has ordered the developer to correct the work, including the demolition of the excess structure, to restore legal compliance. Mayor Pedro Duarte stated that such a project would not have been approved under his administration, emphasizing a new, stricter approach to urban planning and landscape protection. A local association has also filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of the development.
Municipal inspection action detected the deviation.
Porto City Council has partially suspended work on the controversial Emporium Park development, currently under construction near the City Park on Avenida da Boavista. The council has ordered the demolition of the excess structure after detecting a construction deviation of 80 centimetres above the maximum authorised height for the building, which has sparked public outcry.
The municipality detected construction 80 centimetres above the licensed height and ordered the demolition of the excess parts.
A curated list of 12 dining venues ideal for family celebrations on Mother's Day.
Ecological restoration is combined with the reduction of pollutant discharges, climate adaptation, and remediation of contaminated areas, in addition to real-time monitoring of the river's status.
On World Earth Day, the Casa da Música in Porto hosted the TransformEC project conference, which promoted the circular economy among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Casino da Póvoa will be closed this Thursday, on the eve of the Barrière group taking over the gaming concession from May 1st. The closure decision is justified by Varzim Sol for the “comfort” of customers during the change of concessionaire. The subsidiary of the Estoril-Sol group, which decided not to...
Portuguese actress to star in the film 'One Night in Porto' alongside a 'Bridgerton' star.
Director Ali Asgari, about to premiere his latest film in Portugal, told Lusa that he wishes the people of Iran could have peace and happiness, and that he would give up cinema if it could be a trade-off.
Among the general outlines of the “mobilising” plan, according to the documents available for public consultation from this Wednesday until June 12, is the renaturalisation of 19.2 kilometres of river sections.
The PSP union is organising a congress in Porto to discuss the proposal. The idea is for Europe to punish the crime uniformly.
The President of the European Council argued that the EU must “take good note” of the official US doctrine and act accordingly, without ignoring the signals from Washington.
The Rubi Line connects Casa da Música to Santo Ovídio and is scheduled for completion in July 2028.
Construction work has slipped by more than a year and now costs 487.9 million euros. Metro do Porto is seeking alternative funds, including the Sustainable 2030 programme.
