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Don’t miss the “Portas Abertas – Rising Stars” event at Gulbenkian Foundation

This event is free and will include concerts, music workshops for families and documentary screening

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Sintra to host mega exhibition of camellias and orchids

The program also includes guided tours, demonstrations, workshops and shows

Aveiro welcomes “Smart cities tour 2019”

The tour will go through the whole country

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Pick up beach litter and get a free drink at Meco beach

The initiative of a local bar has started last summer and it already has great success

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Viana do Castelo has been named as the best district to live in Portugal

The 18 districts were classified according to 12 factors

Lisbon and Madeira can be connected by a ferry

This news comes after Portimão-Funchal ferry service was restored last summer

Select your favourite European destination for 2019

The vote for European Best Destination 2019 is now open

Five metro stations to be opened all night for the homeless people in Lisbon

The pavilion of the Municipal Sports Complex of Casal Vistoso will ensure hot meals and warm clothes

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Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga: I usually say that Braga translates a singular fusion between history and future, tradition and youth

Today, we are living the time of the Europe of Cities, where the innovative and transformative potential of these territories has to be strengthened and replicated on a national and European scale

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More than 17 million people visited the Portuguese museums this year

Culture attracts more and more people, and the increase in visitors last year proves it

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The second round of DiscoverEU just opened

Apply before 11 December for your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!

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Lisbon travel card will save more than 100 Euros per month to thousands of people

The single pass will arise in April 2019 in the 18 municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Lisbon

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Two Happy Hour sessions in the museums in Aveiro

On 8th and on 15th of November there will be free guided tours

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Web Summit – where the future goes to be born

No conference has ever grown so large so fast

25% of Portugal's property sales bought by foreigners

Most of them are either French or Brazilian though there are also many Brits and Chinese

Portugal - the world's friendliest country

Climbing nine places since 2016, Portugal claims the title of the most welcoming country for expats

For the first time in at least 40 years, Portugal generated more renewable energy than it needed

Most of the energy came from wind and hydroelectric power

Portugal will invest 8 million Euros to build smart roads

This initiative aims to reduce the numbers of national road accidents, traffic queues and pollutant emissions from cars

Plan a trip and visit the Seven Wonders of Portugal

Do you know which are they? If not, take a look

Mayor of Águeda, Mr. Jorge Almeida: The Municipality of Águeda has the largest information technology project for classroom education in Portugal

Águeda is a lively, active, dynamic city where you can be surprised at every moment. A city that has so much to offer!

Portugal is among the countries at EU level which have registered the highest year-on-year decrease in unemployment

Portuguese unemployment decreases to 6.8% in 2018, one of the best performances at EU level

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For the next three days, Leiria will have the sweetest market in Portugal

From 19th to 21st October at Sant’Ana Market in Leiria

The Catholics celebrate the All Saints Day tonight and tomorrow

The day consecrated to the All Saints is celebrated from midnight till the end of the 1st November and is non-working for half of the European Union countries

Find out the endless reasons for visiting Madeira

Try scuba-diving, surfing, windsurfing or jet-skiing

Visit the International Sand Sculptures Festival - the largest sand sculpture exhibition in the world

The festival is built by a group of sculptors, of different nationalities, who explore different sculpting techniques in sand, producing original pieces that stand out for their magnitude, technique and aesthetics

Portugal will invest 8 million Euros to build smart roads

This initiative aims to reduce the numbers of national road accidents, traffic queues and pollutant emissions from cars

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Come and experience the Madeira Flower Festival until 13th of May

One of the most colorful festivities welcome spring in Madeira

Today starts “Music Days” in Belem

This Music Festival is a three-day marathon of concerts, intended to be a different way of promoting access to classical music

Happy Freedom day, Portugal

After almost five decades of dictatorship, the Carnation Revolution, ended the longest dictatorship in Europe, changing the Portuguese political system from an authoritarian dictatorship to a democracy

For the first time in at least 40 years, Portugal generated more renewable energy than it needed

Most of the energy came from wind and hydroelectric power

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Save the date – the workshop “Education trade unions promoting ICT for inclusive education” will be held on 25-27th April

Joint ETUCE-ETUI training workshop on ICT for inclusive education in Lisbon

Livraria Lello – the bookstore in Porto that inspired Harry Potter’s Hogwarts

This fantastical book shop is usually ranked at or near the top of lists of the most beautiful bookstores in the world

Capacity building workshop on elaboration of sustainable energy and climate action plans and efficient monitoring in Torres Vedras

Come to the Portuguese city on April 17th

Portugal - the world's friendliest country

Climbing nine places since 2016, Portugal claims the title of the most welcoming country for expats

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Today Starts The Youth Week in Lisbon

The event aims to rethink the city, as to live it with quality in all ages, and in which youths can have an active role in its construction

Cascais is the European Youth Capital for 2018

The European Youth Capital initiative encourages cities to both continue and expand the implementation of new ideas and innovative projects with regard to the active participation of young people in society

Lisbon offers one month of free classical music to its citizens and tourists

Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra will perform symphonies by Mozart, Scarlatti, Shostakovich or Purcell

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Enjoy the International Chocolate Festival in Obidos

The theme for 2018 is “Protect the Color of Planet Earth! It’s the Only One with Chocolate!”

Portuguese Parliament approved - pets are allowed in restaurants and other commercial establishments

The new law is coming into force in May

25% of Portugal's property sales bought by foreigners

Most of them are either French or Brazilian though there are also many Brits and Chinese

Let’s go to a carnival in Lisbon!

Appointment: today at 19:00, Palacio Pimenta

The Metro network of Porto with 7 more stations in 2022

The underground in the Portuguese city will be extended with more than 5 kilometres

Porto - the new shopping capital of Europe

The Portugal city is overtaking shopping centers such as Paris

Lisbon will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2018

Portugal is 2017's winner of the popular European music competition

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Braga is the city where most things are invented in Portugal

Portuguese are changing the paradigm from “made in Portugal” to “invented in Portugal”
January 21, 2019 17:30, 1290 impressions

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- Lisbon
Five metro stations to be opened all night for the homeless people in Lisbon

The pavilion of the Municipal Sports Complex of Casal Vistoso will ensure hot meals and warm clothes
January 11, 2019 21:30, 970 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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- Growth
- Leiria
The Municipality of Leiria approved a climate change adaptation plan

Today, climate change is identified as one of the greatest environmental, social and economic threats, the planet and mankind are facing
September 27, 2018 09:45, 1323 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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- Lisbon
- Education
Save the date – the workshop “Education trade unions promoting ICT for inclusive education” will be held on 25-27th April

Joint ETUCE-ETUI training workshop on ICT for inclusive education in Lisbon
April 02, 2018 10:00, 1922 impressions

Olya Georgieva
EN

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- Stockholm
- Environment
- Porto
- Barcelona
- Cork
GrowSmarter brings solutions for smarter and more sustainable European cities

Local administration and industry in three lighthouse cities join forces for the implementation of 12 practical solutions mitigating the effects of urbanization
February 19, 2019 17:30, 253 impressions

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- Lisbon
- Ljubljana
- Development
- Milan
- Welfare
Lisbon, Gothenburg, Milan and Ljubljana – the European leaders for well-being

4 out of the 16 finalist for the first edition of the Wellbeing City Award are European cities
February 13, 2019 11:30, 759 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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- Transport
- Aveiro
- Innovations
Aveiro welcomes “Smart cities tour 2019”

The tour will go through the whole country
February 04, 2019 14:30, 742 impressions

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- Development
- Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo has been named as the best district to live in Portugal

The 18 districts were classified according to 12 factors
January 26, 2019 15:00, 1113 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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- Lisbon
- Ljubljana
- Development
- Milan
- Welfare
Lisbon, Gothenburg, Milan and Ljubljana – the European leaders for well-being

4 out of the 16 finalist for the first edition of the Wellbeing City Award are European cities
February 13, 2019 11:30, 759 impressions

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Culture
- Lisbon
Don’t miss the “Portas Abertas – Rising Stars” event at Gulbenkian Foundation

This event is free and will include concerts, music workshops for families and documentary screening
February 09, 2019 15:00, 485 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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- Paris
- Athens
- Budapest
- Riga
- Bratislava
- London
- Development
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- Braga
Select your favourite European destination for 2019

The vote for European Best Destination 2019 is now open
January 16, 2019 21:30, 1137 impressions

Aseniya Dimitrova
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- Culture
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Leiria
- Santarém
- Faro
- Viana do Castelo
- Aveiro
- Mealhada
- Braga
More than 17 million people visited the Portuguese museums this year

Culture attracts more and more people, and the increase in visitors last year proves it
December 14, 2018 21:30, 777 impressions

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN

- Interviews
- Braga
Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga: I usually say that Braga translates a singular fusion between history and future, tradition and youth

Today, we are living the time of the Europe of Cities, where the innovative and transformative potential of these territories has to be strengthened and replicated on a national and European scale
December 26, 2018 13:00, 2975 impressions

Olya Georgieva
PT

EN
- Interviews
- Aveiro
The Mayor of Aveiro, Mr. José Ribau Esteves : It is very important that citizens have an accurate picture of the importance of the European Union for their lives

I cannot help but support the creation of such a platform, being aware that the Union's work with its fellow citizens is publicized every day, in actions aiming proximity, awareness and clarification of the Europeans
August 08, 2018 15:30, 1619 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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- Interviews
- Santarém
Mayor of Santarém, Mr. Ricardo Gonçalves: The cities do not live only on history and progress is essential for maintaining the life in the city

We live in the age of knowledge and what we do both on local and national level only makes sense if it can be shared and if we can all learn from good practices around
July 31, 2018 16:00, 1847 impressions

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- Leiria
Mayor of Leiria, Mr. Raul Castro : Our strategy of modernizing the city of Leiria is based precisely on preserving our cultural memory and historic heritage

"I believe that this platform can be an excellent bridge for the dialogue between citizens of different countries of the European Union and raise awareness."
July 24, 2018 14:18, 4302 impressions

Olya Georgieva
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Don’t miss the “Portas Abertas – Rising Stars” event at Gulbenkian Foundation

Sintra to host mega exhibition of camellias and orchids

Aveiro welcomes “Smart cities tour 2019”

Pick up beach litter and get a free drink at Meco beach

Viana do Castelo has been named as the best district to live in Portugal

Lisbon and Madeira can be connected by a ferry

Select your favourite European destination for 2019

Five metro stations to be opened all night for the homeless people in Lisbon

Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga: I usually say that Braga translates a singular fusion between history and future, tradition and youth

More than 17 million people visited the Portuguese museums this year

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Lisbon travel card will save more than 100 Euros per month to thousands of people

Two Happy Hour sessions in the museums in Aveiro

Web Summit – where the future goes to be born

25% of Portugal's property sales bought by foreigners

Portugal - the world's friendliest country

For the first time in at least 40 years, Portugal generated more renewable energy than it needed

Portugal will invest 8 million Euros to build smart roads

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Mayor of Águeda, Mr. Jorge Almeida: The Municipality of Águeda has the largest information technology project for classroom education in Portugal

Portugal is among the countries at EU level which have registered the highest year-on-year decrease in unemployment

For the next three days, Leiria will have the sweetest market in Portugal

The Catholics celebrate the All Saints Day tonight and tomorrow

Find out the endless reasons for visiting Madeira

Visit the International Sand Sculptures Festival - the largest sand sculpture exhibition in the world

Portugal will invest 8 million Euros to build smart roads

Come and experience the Madeira Flower Festival until 13th of May

Today starts “Music Days” in Belem

Happy Freedom day, Portugal

For the first time in at least 40 years, Portugal generated more renewable energy than it needed

Save the date – the workshop “Education trade unions promoting ICT for inclusive education” will be held on 25-27th April

Livraria Lello – the bookstore in Porto that inspired Harry Potter’s Hogwarts

Capacity building workshop on elaboration of sustainable energy and climate action plans and efficient monitoring in Torres Vedras

Portugal - the world's friendliest country

Today Starts The Youth Week in Lisbon

Cascais is the European Youth Capital for 2018

Lisbon offers one month of free classical music to its citizens and tourists

Enjoy the International Chocolate Festival in Obidos

Portuguese Parliament approved - pets are allowed in restaurants and other commercial establishments

25% of Portugal's property sales bought by foreigners

Let’s go to a carnival in Lisbon!

The Metro network of Porto with 7 more stations in 2022

Porto - the new shopping capital of Europe

Lisbon will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2018

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Don’t miss the “Portas Abertas – Rising Stars” event at Gulbenkian Foundation

Sintra to host mega exhibition of camellias and orchids

Aveiro welcomes “Smart cities tour 2019”

Pick up beach litter and get a free drink at Meco beach

Viana do Castelo has been named as the best district to live in Portugal

Lisbon and Madeira can be connected by a ferry

Growth

Braga is the city where most things are invented in Portugal

Five metro stations to be opened all night for the homeless people in Lisbon

The Municipality of Leiria approved a climate change adaptation plan

Save the date – the workshop “Education trade unions promoting ICT for inclusive education” will be held on 25-27th April

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GrowSmarter brings solutions for smarter and more sustainable European cities

Lisbon, Gothenburg, Milan and Ljubljana – the European leaders for well-being

Aveiro welcomes “Smart cities tour 2019”

Viana do Castelo has been named as the best district to live in Portugal

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Lisbon, Gothenburg, Milan and Ljubljana – the European leaders for well-being

Don’t miss the “Portas Abertas – Rising Stars” event at Gulbenkian Foundation

Select your favourite European destination for 2019

More than 17 million people visited the Portuguese museums this year

Interviews

Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga: I usually say that Braga translates a singular fusion between history and future, tradition and youth

The Mayor of Aveiro, Mr. José Ribau Esteves : It is very important that citizens have an accurate picture of the importance of the European Union for their lives

Mayor of Santarém, Mr. Ricardo Gonçalves: The cities do not live only on history and progress is essential for maintaining the life in the city

Mayor of Leiria, Mr. Raul Castro : Our strategy of modernizing the city of Leiria is based precisely on preserving our cultural memory and historic heritage

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