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Porto Visiting Porto and not going to a wine cellar is like going to Rome and not seeing the Pope This is one of the oldest cellars in Porto Take a guided tour with a wine tasting at the end Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! instagramAbout us Contact us Port producers only declare a vintage in the best years, when wines hailing from the best plots are deemed of good enough quality and market conditions are considered favourable. As such, Vintage Port accounts for between 1 and 2% of overall Port production and vintage declarations are always eagerly anticipated The 2022 vintage did not look particularly promising amid a very dry and hot growing season The region entered severe drought at the end of June temperatures hit 45.5°C in mid-July and stayed above 40°C for prolonged periods in August there was moderate rainfall in early September creating better picking conditions at harvest and offsetting some of the effects of the drought and high temperatures the year’s challenging conditions produced small berries with a good juice to skin ratio contributing directly to the quality of the wines Seely described it as ‘a year of extremes’ but suggested that 2022 could follow in the footsteps of some highly-rated vintages ‘Such extremes are not entirely unprecedented: similar conditions were experienced in the great vintages of 2017 and 1945,’ he said 2022 demonstrated the remarkable resilience of our terroir and of our Douro grape varieties.’ Quinta do Noval has declared three Vintage Ports: Quinta do Noval 2022 Quinta do Noval Nacional 2022 and Quinta do Passadouro 2022 Seely added: ‘We knew from the start that the Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2022 was exceptional and the wine has continued to develop wonderfully since the harvest displaying the multi-layered complexity and depth that are typical of a great Nacional intensity and concentration with astonishing freshness.’ the Sogevinus Group declared four 2022 Vintage Ports from across its multiple estates: Kopke Quinta de São Luiz 2022 the red wines had a very clean aroma and very bright and rich colours These characteristics improved with two years of ageing and so we decided to declare a vintage for all four Quintas which each exhibit individual differences and represent a sense of place.’ Vintage Ports are declared two years after the harvest The announcements traditionally take place on St or at some point during the following few weeks The Fladgate Partnership marked St George’s Day by announcing the release of two Vintage Ports from 2022 – limited bottlings of Fonseca Guimaraens and Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas Head winemaker David Guimaraens said: ‘The crop at Taylor’s Quinta de Vargellas estate was one of the healthiest we have seen for years and the Ports made on the Fonseca estates were outstanding allowing us to produce a very fine Guimaraens vintage blend full bodied and packed with dense berry fruit flavour Sogrape announced the declaration of Vintage 2022 for its three Port houses: Porto Ferreira who oversees Douro and Port wine production at Sogrape highlighted the good acidity and sense of place that underpins the character of the three Vintage Ports – Sandeman Quinta do Seixo Vintage 2022 Porto Ferreira Quinta do Porto Vintage 2022 and Offley Vintage 2022 – to be released in September Previous iterations of Sandeman Quinta do Seixo (Vintage 2017) and Porto Ferreira (Vintage 2018) are among the best scoring wines in Sogrape’s history creating great anticipation for the potential of the newly declared Vintage The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. Sogrape has released Sandeman Quinta do Seixo Vintage 2022 alongside releases from Porto Ferreira and Offley’s will join Sogrape’s long tradition of high-quality vintage Ports and bottling its own vintage Ports since the 1930s Only in the best years does it declare a vintage Quinta do Seixo Vintage 2022 therefore joins a long and illustrious history President of Sogrape: “Each vintage in this category is the writing of a new and exciting page in the centenary history of Port a tribute to our ongoing commitment to tradition Quinta do Seixo is Sandeman’s standard-bearer in the Douro region Sitting between the city of Régua and the village of Pinhão it spans 71 hectares and appears in documents as far back as the 17th Century Perhaps recognising its esteemable position it is the only Sandeman quinta to produce its own specific Port Occupying a stretch on the southern bank of the Douro Quinta do Seixo enjoys the area’s characteristic slopes its vines growing both on modern terraces and on sloping sites as is of the case in this part of Portugal the vineyard is also emblematic of the Douro with a mix of Port varieties spread across the land Touriga Nacional and a blend of Tinta Barroca with other varieties and a field blend complementing them Sousão (55% all in all) with the remainder coming from the old vines field blend Many of the vines are approaching 100 years in age Such old vines complement the blend’s complexity with concentrated flavours the Douro region saw challenges in producing large quantities Yet the overarching story is of a year that yielded high-quality grapes for the prestigious vintage Ports The vineyards saw a couple of heatwaves through the season: these suppressed yields but ensured that grapes reached optimal ripeness where the tannins may be expected to evolve over decades The growing season concluded with a mild September and some rainfall in the month Although that meant the team had to choose picking dates carefully now that the wines have aged in oak and been bottled Their most recent tasting note highlights aromas of black fruit “Sandeman Quinta do Seixo Vintage 2022 reflects the typical terroir where it comes from,” says Luís de Sottomayor, Sogrape’s award-winning winemaker for Port and Douro wines. “It ́is a wine that stands out for its elegant, harmonious, and complex profile.” Your email address will not be published. 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Volume 12 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.917282 This article is part of the Research TopicUsing omics to Study Leprosy, Tuberculosis, and Other Mycobacterial DiseasesView all 6 articles Multidrug therapy (MDT) has been successfully used in the treatment of leprosy although patients are cured after the completion of MDT and occasional relapse/reinfection are frequently observed in patients The immune system of multibacillary patients (MB) is not able to mount an effective cellular immune response against M clearance of bacilli from the body is a slow process and after 12 doses of MDT not all MB patients reduce bacillary index (BI) we recruited MB patients at the uptake and after 12-month of MDT Patients were stratified according to the level of reduction of the BI after 12 doses MDT A reduction of at least one log in BI was necessary to be considered a responder patient We evaluated the pattern of host gene expression in skin samples with RNA sequencing before and after MDT and between samples from patients with or without one log reduction in BI Our results demonstrated that after 12 doses of MDT there was a reduction in genes associated with lipid metabolism and cellular immune response among responders (APOBEC3A by comparing MB patients with lower BI reduction versus responder patients From the most differentially expressed genes we observed that MDT modulates pathways related to immune response and lipid metabolism in skin cells from MB patients after MDT with higher expression of genes like CYP11A1 that are associated with cholesterol metabolism in the group with the worst response to treatment the data presented contribute to elucidate gene signatures and identify differentially expressed genes associated with MDT outcomes in MB patients Multibacillary (MB) leprosy is characterized by a low cellular immune response against the bacilli and histologically skin lesions of MB patients present an infiltrate that is composed mainly by highly parasitized macrophages, few lymphocytes and numerous plasma cells (Kaplan et al., 1983; Pinheiro et al., 2018; da Silva Prata et al., 2019) MB treatment consists of a combination of rifampicin, clofazimine, and dapsone, a combination considered efficient to control the bacillary index (BI) after 12 doses of MDT (WHO, 2014) not all patients present a reduction in BI after these 12 doses Our previous study demonstrated that PBMC from MB MDT-responders (MDT-R, with reduction of at least one log in BI after MDT) produced higher levels of CXCL10 in response to M. leprae when compared to cells from MDT-non-responders (MDT-NR, reduction lower than 1 log in BI after 12-doses MDT) MB patients (Ferreira et al., 2021) we used host transcriptomic profiling by RNA-seq to explore differences in genes and pathways associated with a better response to treatment that could help suggest adjuvant or new and more effective anti-leprosy drugs Our data points to host pathways that could be associated with a positive outcome to leprosy treatment This study was carried out following institutional research ethics committee approval and in Resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council (CAAE 76328517.2.0000.5248 All volunteers agreed to participate and signed a free and informed consent before their inclusion in the study covering the longitudinal sample collection All the patients received clinical treatment regardless of their participation or exclusion from the study None of the isolates were resistant and the 1-year follow up demonstrated a reduction in both IB and ILB in both responder and non-responder’s groups Table 1 Clinical and epidemiological data of cases used in the study Snap frozen skin biopsies were thawed in wet ice and homogenized in a Polytron Homogenizer PT3100 (Kinematica AG RNA was isolated following the TRIzol Reagent standard manufacturer’s protocol (Ambion Contaminating DNA was removed using the DNA-free kit according to the manufacturer’s protocol (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. RNA integrity was assessed in 1% agarose gel electrophoresis and TapeStation RNA ScreenTape (Agilent Technology RNA-seq libraries were prepared in two batches and sequenced separately one μg of total RNA was used in library preparation with the Illumina TruSeq mRNA kit (Illumina USA) and Illumina CD RNA indexes (Illumina Libraries were quantified and qualified using a qPCR quantification protocol guide (KAPA Library Quantification Kits for Illumina Sequencing platforms) and TapeStation D1000 ScreenTape (Agilent Technologies Additional quality control was done using routine agarose electrophoresis and Qubit quantification (Thermo Fisher Sci The resulting libraries were multiplexed and sequenced using the NextSeq 500 platform (Illumina was prepared with NEBNext Ultra™ RNA Library Prep Kit (New England Biolabs and rRNA was removed using NEBNext® Poly(A) mRNA Magnetic Isolation Module (New England Biolabs Libraries were then sequenced in paired-end mode for 150 cycles with the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 at NovoGene Co RAW bcl files were converted into FASTQ using Illumina’s proprietary script Read quality was assessed using FastQC v.0.11.8 reads were aligned against the human genome hg19 using STAR v.2.6.1d with default settings separately for single-end and paired-end libraries The number of reads mapping to each gene was estimated using HTSeq v.0.6.1 (-m union) count matrices were combined and analyzed in the R 4.1 language and programming environment The expression of sex-chromosome-specific UTY and XIST genes was used to rule out sample mislabeling Multidimensional scaling (MDS) plots were used to inspect the dataset before inferential analyzes Differential gene expression (DGE) was estimated using DESEq2 v.1.24.0 (sfType = “poscounts” minReplicatesForReplace = 3) after filtering out lowly expressed genes with less than 60 counts across all samples For comparing the effect of MDT treatment within patients the model included the patient id as a blocking variable only the CH batch was used including only the independent variable “responder” The log fold-change estimates were shrunken using the “apeglm” algorithm nominal P-values were inspected with histograms and adjusted for multiple testing according to Benjamini and Hochberg’s method to control the false discovery rate (FDR) Genes were called differentially expressed (DE) if |log2FC| ≥ 1 and FDR ≤ 0.1 normalized counts were used in log2 space with ggplot2 v.3.3.0 Hierarchical clustering and heatmaps were done in pheatmap v.1.0.12 using variance stabilized data with gene-wise scaling and centering (z-score) and Euclidean or Ward distances with average or complete agglomeration methods Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) and overrepresentation analysis (ORA) were used for Gene Ontology (GO) and Reactome annotations with clusterProfiler v.3.12.0 and org.Hs.eg.db v.3.8.2 P-values for enrichment analyses were all adjusted for multiple testing using the Benjamini-Hochberg method and FDR at 0.1 and normalized expression matrices are available in EMBL-EBI Array Express under accession E-MTAB-11605 RNA was extracted from skin lesion fragments by the TRIzol method (Life Technologies following the manufacturer’s instructions the RNA was treated with DNAse (RTS DNase Kit RNA integrity was analyzed via 1.2% agarose gel electrophoresis The SuperScript III First-Strand Synthesis System (Life Technologies 18080-051) was used for reverse transcription OAS1 and PTX3 were evaluated using TaqMan Fast Universal PCR Master Mix (2X) (Applied Biosystems #4352042) in a Step One Plus real-time PCR system (Applied Biosystems All primers and probes were acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific (#4331182) The 2−ΔCT method was used to analyze gene expression data using glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH; Hs02758991_g1 Thermo-Fisher Scientific) as a reference gene DGE of RT-qPCR data was estimated using Wilcoxon signed rank test using GraphPad Prism 8 Genes with p-value below 0.05 were considered significantly differentially expressed Figure 1 Differentially expressed genes after multi-drug therapy of MB leprosy cases (A) Heatmap depicting top 50 DEG (greatest |log2FC| and FDR ≤ 0.1) after comparing after treatment (AT) vs Z-score represents the number of standard deviations away from normalized log2 gene expression Samples (columns) were clustered using hierarchical clustering with Euclidean distance and complete agglomeration Genes without an official HGNC symbol are shown as their ENSEMBL identifiers (B) Volcano plot showing 121 DEG (blue points) with |log2FC| ≥ 1 and false discovery rate (FDR) ≤ 0.1 Genes with the greatest mean differences are shown for emphasis (C) Examples of regulated genes before (BT) after MDT (AT) in MB patients colored according to their responsive (R) or non-responsiveness (NR) to MDT Figure 2 Gene Ontology Biological Processes associated with DEG by GSEA. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) highlighting the top 30 biological processes from Gene Ontology enriched in DEG between AT vs. BT. FDR, false discovery rate. BH, Benjamini-Hochberg. AT, after treatment; BT, before treatment. NES, normalized enrichment score. See also Supplementary Table 1 Figure 3 Differentially expressed genes between patient responses to MDT non-responder (NR) LL patients before treatment (A) and after treatment (B) Top 50 genes with greatest |log2FC| and FDR ≤ 0.1 are shown Plot showing the expression of a subset of DEG with distinct patterns between R and NR patients either before (C) or after treatment (D) only the subset of samples from sequencing batch “CH” is shown as used in DESeq2’s generalized linear model (see Methods) MDT has been effective against leprosy and patients are cured after the completion of MDT with low rates of relapses (Nery et al., 2021). Nevertheless, leprosy reactions and permanent disability have been observed in many patients (White and Franco-Paredes, 2015; Nery et al., 2021) it is important to better understand why some patients do not have a significant decrease in BI levels especially because this can be a risk factor for reactional states and consequently high morbidity after release we identified a molecular signature associated with a better response to MDT Analysis of gene expression after MDT revealed a significant decrease in the expression of 102 genes after 12 doses of MDT To avoid any influence of inflammatory response and/or the use of corticosteroids in the pattern of gene expression we selected samples from lepromatous lepromatous patients that have taken 12 doses in 12 months without reaction Between the genes that were down regulated after MDT we can observe chemokines like CXCL9 and CXCL13. The CXCL-13 is a chemokine involved in chemotaxis of B cells and known as B-lymphocyte chemoattractant (BLC). Tió-Coma and colleagues (Tió-Coma et al., 2019) described that the gene CXCL13 can distinguish leprosy contacts from leprosy patients corroborating our data of increased CXCL13 expression during the active disease AIM2 decreased significantly in samples from patients after MDT which can indicate that treatment decreases the expression of IFN-regulated genes and activation of inflammasome AIM2 Other upregulated genes in the MDT-R were involved in nociception (GAL) biosynthesis of highly unsaturated fatty acids (FADS2) glucose metabolism and lipid biosynthesis (SORD It is known that the breakdown of phospholipids generates free fatty acids and other lipid products involved in signaling pathways Fatty acids are metabolized into lipid mediators involved in inflammatory processes or act directly on cellular receptors The data presented here suggest that different metabolic pathways should be modulated in MB patients but lipid metabolism is a common pathway in both responders and non-responder’s MB patients Our future studies will evaluate the molecules associated with the lipid metabolism that could be associated with the reduction in bacillary load in the responder’s group demonstrating that the mean decrease of bacterial index per year is the same independently of the bactericidal drug used Due to the rigor in the inclusion criteria of this study we acknowledge this study’s small sample and the preliminary nature of our data but nonetheless set the stage for new studies and questions to be tested in larger cohort groups The present study brings new information associated with the host genes and/or pathways modulated by MDT that are associated with a decrease in BI after treatment which could be used as a target in strategies to identify new molecules to improve the lesion remission and bacilli clearance after discharge that could prevent inflammatory reactions and provide a better quality of life for these patients The RNA-seq data have been deposited in the ArrayExpress database at EMBL-EBI (http://www.ebi.ac.uk/arrayexpress) under accession number E-MTAB-11605 The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by This study was carried out following institutional research ethics committee approval and in Resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council (CAAE 76328517.2.0000.5248 The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript This research was funded by Foundation Carlos Chagas Filho Research Support of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ) Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) the Swiss National Science Foundation grants IZRJZ3_164174 (SC) and the Heiser Program of the New York Community Trust for Research in Leprosy The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher We would like to thank Cristiane Domingues and José Augusto da Silva for administrative support and Adelaide Lopes de Amorim Rosangela Gomes e Eliane Barbosa de Oliveira for technical support The Gene Expression Core Facility (GECF) at EPFL Elisa Cora and Bastien Mangeat for sequencing assistance The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2022.917282/full#supplementary-material Cambau, E., Williams, D. 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safeguard the quality of each article we publish was shot to death while sitting on a bar terrace in the southern city of Porto Ferreira He was known for investigative reporting that exposed corruption in politics and police two hooded individuals on a motorcycle approached Barbon a columnist for the local dailies Jornal do Porto and JC Regional and contributor to the local station Rádio Porto FM Witnesses quoted in the local media said that one of the masked assailants stepped off the motorcycle and shot Barbon twice at close range with one shot hitting the journalist in the upper abdomen and the other in his right leg Captain Adelcio Carlos Avelino of the local police and officers Valnei Bertoni local prosecutor Gaspar Pereira Silva Junior filed charges against the five men Silva told local reporters that his investigation is based on witness testimonies the owner of the bar where the journalist was killed had a problem with rogue police officers weeks before Barbon's death Barbon helped the bar owner press charges against the police officers for extortion and non-action against cigarette smugglers and later published a paid notice detailing the facts in the local paper Jornal do Porto Barbon also wrote several pieces for Jornal do Porto on police corruption in the weeks prior to his murder But Colussi told CPJ he was not sure whether Barbon named any of the four police officers in these stories Lawyers for the suspects declined to make a statement when contacted by CPJ saying they were not able to comment because the case is being tried under secrecy Barbon had worked as a journalist for 10 years he drew wide attention with a report on a local child prostitution ring The report resulted in the convictions of four businessmen He ran unsuccessfully for city council the same year said that her husband had received a constant stream of threatening letters and telephone calls according to international and Brazilian press reports Local media reported that police advised Camargo and her two children to leave their home after receiving additional threats [email protected] This year’s must-see shows range from a Nordic Pavilion exploring transgender spaces to a compelling Lebanese project confronting the realities of ecocide Frieze returns to The Shed in May with more than 65 of the world’s leading contemporary art galleries and the acclaimed Focus section led by Lumi Tan João Pedro Vale + Nuno Alexandre Ferreira's show at Serralves Villa documents the couple’s commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ identities This review is part of a series of Must-See shows, in which a writer delivers a snapshot of a current exhibition   ‘Casa Vale Ferreira’ at Serralves Villa is the first anthological exhibition of the duo João Pedro Vale + Nuno Alexandre Ferreira who have been working together for over 20 years Their works fill almost all corners of the art deco former private residence Although their practice is defined by a diversity of media from imposing sculptures to neon signs and small installations the non-chronological layout of the exhibition emphasises its enduring characteristic: the artists’ committed battle against the marginalisation of LGBTQ+ bodies and identities visitors are invited to wear one of almost 100 jackets that comprise the installation The Tearoom (2024) on which the artists have diligently stitched images famous for defending the rights of the community Pier Paolo Pasolini and Gisberta (a trans woman assassinated in Porto in 2006) By taking the garments from the circular coat rack and wearing them around the gallery the audience reactivates their radical spirit The title of the piece comes from a slang term for a public toilet in which queer people might meet for clandestine sexual encounters particularly in an era in which queer sex was criminalized Another peculiar iteration of the ‘tearoom’ materializes upstairs: Vagrants (2018) is a circular metal pissoir inspired by old-style public urinals Crowded with graffiti declaiming verses by António Botto queer Portuguese authors whose books were considered immoral and seized in the 1920s alongside an interior dotted with glory holes and a pervading smell of poppers, Vagrants is both attractive and repelling It urges viewers to step out of their comfort zone reminding us that rights are the result of struggle over time and that nothing should be taken for granted João Pedro Vale & Nuno Alexandre Ferreira's ‘Casa Vale Ferreira’ is on view at Serralves Villa Main image: João Pedro Vale + Nuno Alexandre Ferreira Courtesy: the artists and Casa de Serralves Fundação de Serralves - Museu de Arte Contemporânea; photograph: © Filipe Braga  Sara De Chiara is a writer who holds a PhD in contemporary art history From Gülbin Ünlü’s portals to alternative realities to Remi Ajani’s emotive still lifes here’s what not to miss during Various Others a group show subverts purist sculptural principles memory and tedium to inspect the hidden realities behind everyday life From Monica Bonvicini’s sculptural representations of female agency to Phung-Tien Phan’s dinosaurs that prod at consumer culture, here’s what to see this Gallery Weekend Berlin At Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Copenhagen the artist tracks what safety obscures – from state violence to the silence of forgotten stories a group show studies the variations and chance connections that form our worldview the artist’s unsettling sculptures are replete with religious imagery Francesco Vezzoli depicts various weepy versions of the designer the artist’s pointilist canvases probe the politics of legibility and identity the artist’s silk canvases reimagine painting as a porous and philosophical practice a show of the East Village artist’s photographs and archival materials paints a picture of her queer community the artist’s sculptures challenge the ways bodies are scrutinized at nation-state borders © FRIEZE 2025 Cookie Settings | Do Not Sell My Personal Information the project team was challenged to go beyond the architectural design and embrace the furniture and decoration options of the whole an art deco-inspired house built in the second decade of the 20th century has a spatial layout that was completely different from that of a typical house in porto the redesign was intended to create an integrated unit for tourist-use front facade of ‘casa de camões’ image by joão morgado portuguese based pedro ferreira architecture studio‘s solution maintains the original spatial layout characterized by a ‘front/rear’ organization where once there were different residential activities in the house the exercise here was not to define boundaries between the present and the past but rather to search and reinterpret formal and spatial contemporary solutions of the original house’s construction the living room is set on the ground level pedro ferreira sought to design hierarchical spaces where different parts of each apartments’ program are visually distinguished – kitchen the architects avoid the compartmentalization as well as the temptation of an open space creating a strongly poetic and emotional whole the furniture follows the premise — elegant pedro ferreira sought to design hierarchical spaces where different parts of the program are visually distinguished the architects avoid the compartmentalization as well as the temptation of an open space it was intended to design an integrated unit of tourist-use the solution maintains the original spatial layout designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: apostolos costarangos | designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Vidrala has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Vidroporto S.A ("Vidroporto") for €384 million at current exchange rates This figure includes the minority stake acquired at the beginning of the year the remaining majority stake acquired now and the debt assumed in the Brazilian company With this transaction Vidrala continues its internationalisation process and expects it to contribute positively to the group's consolidated profits and cash generation from the start of its integration The acquisition of Vidroporto represents an important step for Vidrala's long-term strategy as it boosts the diversification of the business towards the growing Brazilian market and represents a base for potential future development in regions that will offer interesting opportunities and will strengthen long-term alliances with strategic customers "We continuously analyse and assess the different opportunities that arise in the various markets This strategic move lays the foundations for establishing a platform for the future in regions that show promising potential for the growth of our people and our 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience often closest to rivers and with the worst infrastructure the capital of Brazil’s southernmost state His wife and their four children left to seek shelter with relatives wanted to stay: his father had built the modest one-storey structure and he had lived there his entire life The house spent nearly a month under the stinking water food waste and the fuel from thousands of submerged vehicles Marcelo Moreira Ferreira Photograph: SuppliedWhen Ferreira returned on a recent morning to start cleaning up a brown stain about 1.8 metrefs (6ft) up the walls still marked the high water mark Then he surveyed the ruin: everything his family once owned was in an immense pile of debris in front of the house but we came back because it’s the only place we have,” he said one of the neighbourhoods worst hit by the floods which killed 175 people displaced hundreds of thousands and left more than a million without essential services such as electricity and drinking water And while the damage affected millions, the region’s Black population was hit the hardest: recent research has shown that the areas where the flood waters peaked highest, spread furthest and lingered longest were the ones with the highest proportion of Afro-Brazilian residents. “People say: ‘The floods hit everyone,’” said geographer Paulo Soares, a researcher for the Observatório das Metrópoles, who participated in the study. “But when we refine the research, we see that – while it did hit everyone in one way or another – it hit some groups harder.” Read moreIn Porto Alegre and its surrounding cities the poorest neighbourhoods – often closest to the rivers and with the worst infrastructure – were the most affected urban renewal in downtown Porto Alegre and gentrification in other neighbourhoods have displaced the Black population to areas more susceptible to floods,” Soares said people moved to neighbourhoods such as Sarandi and Humaitá because they were more affordable “And they were cheaper because they were flooded during the major flood of 1941,” said Soares the floods lasted 22 days and inundated 15,000 homes in Porto Alegre That used to be the benchmark for extreme flooding More than 300,000 homes were flooded in Porto Alegre alone and the Guaíba reached 5.35 metres on 5 May Another recent study showed that human burning of fossil fuels and trees made floods at least twice as likely while infrastructure failures worsened the damage More than 420,000 people are still displaced and 16,000 are living in shelters and the state government of Rio Grande do Sul have announced aid payments totaling about £1,000 ($1,273) per family to those affected but for many – including Ferreira – the grants are just a drop in the bucket I’m going to the quilombo to pick up food.” referred to communities established by escaped slaves Now the word is also used for Black community groups in both rural and urban Brazil there are about 3,500 self-declared quilombos in the country where local people had come together to distribute donations to affected families About 20 volunteers take turns to hand out four meals a day (breakfast Luiz Rogério Machado Photograph: Supplied“We are operating 24/7,” said the Quilombo leader the centre has been operating since 2 May and has no plans to close any time soon Jamaika said recent history had shown that Brazil’s Black population often bears the brunt of public health crises. we already knew which population would die … So We knew that the most affected would be the Black population on the periphery” stressed that Rio Grande do Sul’s white citizens were affected and although the hardest-hit neighbourhoods have a higher proportion of Black people Wealthier neighbourhoods were also badly affected The researcher said some people were surprised with the study’s results for a particular reason – not least because Rio Grande do Sul is widely perceived as one of Brazil’s “whitest” regions Even Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said during recent visit that he did not know there are “so many Black people” in the state. Since the 19th century, waves of German and Italian immigration to the region – part of a government project to “whiten” its population – have had a clear impact on the Rio Grande do Sul’s demographics: 78.4% of its population is white, according to the 2022 census – almost double the national figure of 43.5%. But there are also 2.3 million Black people – 21% of the state’s population, who are known as gaúchos. Black gaúchos were responsible for establishing what later became known as Black Awareness Day, which this year will be celebrated for the first time as a national holiday. Read moreIt is celebrated on 20 November which lasted for almost 100 years in the north-east state of Alagoas – and has become a powerful symbol of resistance against racism in Brazil has likewise been seized on as an archetype of Black female inspiration It is no coincidence that Jamaika and his wife Tamires have chosen Dandara as the name for their daughter who is due to be born this month “My daughter is a Black girl who will be born in the midst of the war of racism in Rio Grande do Sul Porto will have an option to make the transfer permanent for €4 million this upcoming summer.  "I know it's a very big challenge, but here I am ready to work to achieve results," Eustáquio, who grew up in Canada after his parents immigrated from Portugal said in a club statement "It was news that I received with pleasure and I believe it is deserved because I have always worked for it."  Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung Read Steven Spurrier's profile of this rare Portuguese wine and a favourite of retired football manager Sir Alex Ferguson Decanter Premium members can access Spurrier's exclusive tasting notes and ratings for 13 Barca Velha vintages stretching back to 1964 Barca Velha was born in the Porto Ferreira stable and named in honour of its famous matriarch who was affectionately nicknamed ‘Ferreirinha’ – or ‘little Ferreira’ in Portuguese Dona Antonia was a much loved and admired character within the Port trade continually driving innovation as well as providing much needed support to the Douro families She believed that quality was the only route to success and so created and invested in some of the best Quintas in the Douro She was also responsible for laying down the best and most complete library stock the Port industry had ever seen fine and complex style of Ferreira’s Ports into a dr y wine was not realised until 1952 Casa Ferreirinha thus became the first house in the Douro dedicated to making a table wine which has always come from vineyards situated at different altitudes in the Douro Superior region provides the fruit that is meticulously blended to create Barca Velha of which only 19 vintages have been released since the 1952 Only three winemakers have presided over the production of Barca Velha: Fernando Nicolau de Almeida from 1952 to 1998; Jose-Maria Soares Franco from 1998 to 2003; and Luis Sottomayor from 2003 to the present After taking over from his father the following year, against the wishes of the Porto Ferreira board he continued his pioneering investigation into table wine. The 1952 harvest offered conditions suitable for its realisation. Luis Sottomayor joined the winemaking team in 1989, learning his trade under Almeida. Since 2003 he has led the teams responsible for Casa Ferreirinha, Ferreira, Offley and Sandeman. Four or five of the main Douro grapes find themselves in the blend, those from lower altitudes for structure, those from the higher altitudes retaining acidity, all working together for a long-lived structure. The wine is only bottled when there are no questions about its quality and it is deemed ready. Following three or more years of tasting, the final decision to carry the Barca Velha name rests with the head winemaker. A vintage not quite up to the highest standard instead takes the name Reserva Especial. Although current winemaker Sottomayor has worked in other wine regions, his commitment to, and knowledge of, the Douro is unsurpassed. He takes great pride in the opportunity he has been given to perpetuate the Barca Velha story, while recognising that he is building upon the creativity and daring of those who first set out to produce this great wine, unaided by the technical advances of today. Port house Ferreira has joined with Sotheby's to mark 200 years since the Battle of Waterloo with the charity wine auction of a bottle of Porto Ferreira 1815 Vintage Port. All proceeds from the Sotheby’s auction at the Tower of London on 7 May will go to APELA, the Portuguese Association for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), which helps patients and families to face this currently incurable disease. The 1815 Port vintage was renamed the ‘Waterloo Vintage’ by the British, and tasting notes from 1990 suggest the Ferreira 1815 has ‘an intensely spicy aroma, hints of exotic woods, iodine and wax’. The wine was also described as ‘lively on the palate with good acidity balanced by residual sugars, dominated by dry fruits, possessing a balanced and lasting aftertaste’. Its survival is owned to the cellar created by the legendary Dona Antónia Ferreira, one of the great figures in the history of the Douro Valley. The auction will also include a lot containing five landmark Ferreira vintages: 1947, 1952, 1985, 1994 and 1997. Meanwhile, the Fonseca Port house chose to mark St George’s Day – a traditional date for Port declarations – to declare the 2013 vintage for Fonseca Guimaraens. The declaration also celebrates a bicentenary – Fonseca started trading on 8 April 1815. Fonseca Guimaraens is an earlier-drinking vintage style made in years when a classic vintage is not declared. The wine will be shipped to the UK later this year, and will be available from a number of fine wine merchants for £30 a bottle. The Brazilian art collector and philanthropist Gilberto Chateaubriand has died, aged 97. Chateaubriand made immeasurable contributions to Brazilian art in his lifetime, amassing an eminent collection of Modern and contemporary works that spanned more than 8,000 pieces. Gilberto Francisco Renato Allard Chateaubriand Bandeira de Melo, his full name, was born in 1925 in Paris and died on 14 July in Porto Ferreira in São Paulo. He was the son of the media magnate Assis Chateaubriand, who founded the Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand in 1947. Chateaubriand began collecting art in 1953 after visiting the studio of the Brazilian painter José Pancetti in Salvador, where he acquired the painting Paisagem de Itapuã (Landscape of Itapuã) (1953)—an Expressionist work depicting an idyllic Bahian seaside. The Chateaubriand collection now includes pieces spanning more than eight decades, including works by Maria Martins, Tarsila do Amaral, Emiliano Di Cavalcanti, Alfredo Volpi, Abraham Palatnik, Hélio Oiticica, Tomie Ohtake, Cildo Meireles, Adriana Varejão, Claudia Andujar and others. José Pancetti, Paisagem de Itapuã (1953). Courtesy MAM Rio. Chateaubriand was a member of the international board of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris. He was also on the administrative committee of the Bienal Foundation of São Paulo, the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo, the board of Paço Imperial, and the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) and the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo. Chateaubriand sought to champion emerging artists and once served as the honorary president of the Pipa Prize, a prestigious award recognising artists with a professional trajectory of less than 15 years. Around 6,600 pieces from the Chateaubriand collection have been on loan to the MAM Rio since 1993, and more than 100 are featured in the current exhibition Nakoada: Strategies for Modern Art, which deals with imperialism and art in Brazil. Chateaubriand had previously supported the reconstruction of the MAM Rio’s building after it was gutted by fire in 1978. It reopened in 1980 with an exhibition of more than 400 works from his collection. “Gilberto created a collection that reflects Brazil and the art and the artists he loved so much, who also loved him so much,” says Paulo Albert Weyland Vieira, the director of the MAM Rio, in a statement. “MAM Rio is proud to have participated in this history. Long live Gilberto.” as well as the country’s representation at the Venice Biennale and other projects preview6 September 2022The must-see exhibitions celebrating Brazilian art on the country's bicentennial Shows on view in museums and galleries across New York from the Brazilian art biennial at the Museu de Arte Moderna de São Paulo to Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca at the New Museum feature6 September 2022Brazilian Modernism has been defined by—and, sometimes, against—the country's national identityAs Brazil celebrates its bicentennial this week we survey the movements that have defined the country's art scene over the past 200 years Paris Saint-Germain have signed the highly-rated Portugal midfielder Vitor Ferreira "Vitinha" from Porto the French champions announced on Thursday PSG triggered the player's €40m release clause to see off competition from Premier League clubs and land the 22-year-old The Portugal international had a starring role at Porto starting in 27 league games to help the Dragoes win the league title last season He made his international debut in March and was one of three Porto players selected in the Primeira Liga's best XI of the 2021-22 campaign A youth product of Porto, Vitinha spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Wolves where he made 22 appearances in all competitions 👋 𝐵𝑒𝑚-𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑜, @vitinha! 🔴 #WelcomeVitinha 🔵 pic.twitter.com/BFV94xGbNF Wolves turned down an option to sign Vitinha on a permanent transfer last summer and PSG have benefitted At PSG, he will team up with fellow Portugal internationals Nuno Mendes and Danilo Pereira Mendes will join PSG on a permanent transfer on July 1 after the left-back enjoyed a successful season on loan from Sporting Lisbon Vitinha joins a club that is experiencing change and become the PSG's first signing following Luis Campos' appointment as football advisor Sources have told ESPN that former Nice manager Christophe Galtier is in line to replace Mauricio Pochettino as PSG coach It has been an important week for Vitinha, who on Wednesday attended the inauguration of a football pitch named in his honour at a school in his hometown of Santo Tirso Vitinha wrote on social media: "A tribute like this is a huge responsibility that forces me day by day to work to inspire all these children with good examples This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Designed as a tribute to the work of the filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira the most famous and long-lived among Portuguese directors the Casa do Cinema is a small reinforced concrete construction of two levels resembling a film camera the two large lenses of which avoid the surrounding buildings in search of the faraway views and as Oliveira does in this own film production with a predominance of still images before which the action of his movies take place the Casa do Cinema observes with interest the passage of time and the landscape of Porto not very different from that of the neighboring houses shows a broken floor plan to adapt to the needs of the site and the views the project is divided into two clearly differentiated parts externally covered by unpolished metallic panes as well as a small living room for some thirty-five people the irregular polygon of the floor plan is taken up by viewing and reading posts except for the two cantilevered volumes of the west facade rotated with regards to one another and presided by two large tables The orientation of these bodies is determined by the desire to avoid the views of the two fifteen-story housing towers located only 35 meters far the users of the center can enjoy the views of the river and the sea except for those of the lobby and the stairs makes the building accessible from the street located on the western side of the site The Casa do Cinema also has a basement floor with bathrooms and archives; the access by car on this level is also the entrance to the garage of Oliveira’s house whose vertical communication core is attached to the party wall to free up as much facade space as possible Following a conventional scheme in residential architecture the ground floor of the house contains the main living spaces and places the bedrooms and a small office on the upper floor with large horizontal windows and in a white tone against which the most expressive volume of the public building stands out fontanería y saneamiento structural and hydraulic engineering); GPIC (electricidad electrical engineering); Paulo Queirós de Faria (instalaciones mechanical engineering) there arent any match using your search terms with steak cooked rare or well done – the francesinha is Porto’s most famous national dish. This monstrous sandwich was invented in the 50s by a Portuguese man (Daniel Silva) who was living in France at the time Some stick to the traditional version (roast beef or steak wet-cured ham and melted cheese between layers of toasty white bread) but more and more people are embracing variations – from veggie and vegan versions to chicken But be you a purist or an embracer of innovation there’s a francesinha for you on this list ranked. Be brave and try one: you won’t regret it.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Porto 🏨 The best hotels in Porto🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Porto🏖️ The best beaches in Porto Mariana Morais Pinheiro is the deputy editor at Time Out Porto. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines Time Out Market Porto brings you the best of the city’s food and drink scene under one roof, at the city’s iconic São Bento train station.  © João SaramagoThis is maybe the most famous Francesinha house in town © João SaramagoBufete Fase wouldn’t be the same without a line of people at the door enduring a stoic wait to taste one of the best francesinhas in town and have coffee at the counter to give way to other customers The ingredients of this Francesinha here are slightly different from normal; the sausage is at the top of the dish and there’s extra roast meat beneath Francesinha Café is another name that often comes up when talking about the best francesinha in town. Well-loved across Porto you can order it with chips and an egg right away – but Sr recommends enjoying it in its most authentic form but the mortadella and chorizo are sourced from Italy along with a rich sauce with a silky texture and a deep coppery colour and has a subtle beef flavour that makes all the difference try the prego no pão as a starter – it’s the other big star of the house 4 out of 5 starsRecommended©Marco DuarteAnthony Bourdain loved it here Need we say more? One of our critics was also there and liked it so much that he confessed to nearly ordering a second round (once you've tried one and you get a generous helping of potatoes too.  4 out of 5 starsRecommended©João SaramagoIf you like to eat francesinhas and eat at the counter here is a place where you can and should do both They earned four stars from our critics for their food and their atmosphere This is home to the ‘best francesinha in the world’ Because it was registered by the owners of Lado B Besides the francesinha, Lado B has everything you want in a brewery: hot dogs good chips and ice-cold beers (ask for a fino) © João SaramagoThe current owners have had Yuko for almost 20 years now Here there are three options of francesinha and all feature ham but the Francesinha da Casa (the house francesinha) includes a very large beef steak and smoked sausage is a Brazilian manufacturer of glass containers with factories in Porto Ferreira (São Paulo) and Estancia (Sergipe) which supplies some of the main Brazilian brands in segments such as beer Spanish glassware maker Vidrala has acquired a 29,36 percent minority stake in the Brazilian company Vidroporto for around 53 million euros This was reported by the Spanish company in a note sent to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) Vidroporto recorded a turnover of 125,4 million euros and a gross operating profit (Ebitda) of 34 million euros Whether you’re planning a romantic escape or a group getaway Porto offers something to satisfy every palate Portugal’s second-largest city buzzes with lively restaurants Here are 50 things you won’t want to miss while in Porto THE 12 LEAST EXPENSIVE (BUT MOST DAZZLING) EUROPEAN CITIES Start by exploring the historic riverside district of Ribeira It’s home to many prominent landmarks and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Center in 1996 First up? Porto Cathedral an important Romanesque monument built on the highest point of the city The Neoclassical-style Palácio da Bolsa mesmerizes with its ornate interiors Around the corner is the Church of São Francisco it’s (arguably) the most impressive example of Gothic architecture in all of Porto Casa do Infante It’s impossible to miss the red iron Mercado Ferreira Borges the former market building now has a second life—in this case As you’re knocking key attractions off the list Tucked away in a narrow alley, Taberna Dos Mercadores is a hidden gem that serves outstanding regional dishes (We hope you called ahead because this tiny spot fills up fast.) Ready for a round of bebidas? Oenophiles rave about the extensive wine list, affordable prices and friendly staff at Wine Quay Bar Cais da Ribeira is a postcard-esque promenade lined with eateries and souvenir shops Walk or ride the tram across the upper section of the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge that connects Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia The Teleférico de Gaia offers exquisite vistas—provided you’re not afraid of heights Before imbibing port lodges (aka when you’re still sober) a wooden cargo vessel that was originally used to transport barrels of vin Vila Nova de Gaia is the true epicenter of port Take a break from booze to soak in the scenic beauty of Cais de Gaia Head to the traditional fishing village of Afurada for grilled dorade or seafood stew Travelers rave about the casual atmosphere The Yeatman also has a two Michelin star restaurant renowned for creative multi-course menus and wine pairings Need to unwind? The property houses an award-winning Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa choose the lower level of the Dom Luís I Bridge to gain a different perspective Relish a leisurely journey up the steep hill to Batalha Square Belle Epoque-era details and indulgent specialties (ahem, custard-wrapped French toast) shine at Majestic Café Speaking of deliciousness, Comer e Chorar por Mais is a gourmet grocery that dates back to 1916 Shelves are stocked with a variety of quality Portuguese products For a slightly sweeter treat, pop into Confeitaria do Bolhão We dare anyone not to devour the buttery pastries in seconds Regardless of whether you have a train to catch it’s worth a trip to São Bento Railway Station to admire the gorgeous blue-and-white azulejos (tin-glazed ceramic tiles) Do yourself a favor and fork over a couple euros for admission to Torre dos Clérigos Folks who successfully climb the narrow stairs to the top are rewarded with spectacular panoramas Lisbon may boast the oldest operating bookstore in the world the latter is far more architecturally interesting—not to mention photogenic (Insider tip: avoid standing in two separate queues by buying an online voucher in advance.) Pause to snap a few photos of its famous tiled facade Nearby is Zenith Brunch & Cocktails a popular spot for Instagrammable pancakes and egg dishes Typically less packed—though it depends when you go—Época Porto feeds a hip Widely regarded as the most significant square in Porto Praça da Liberdade links the historic and modern parts of the city When else will you have the opportunity to pose beside the emblematic equestrian statue of D At the north end of Liberdade Square lies Avenida dos Aliados the grand avenue is surrounded by stately buildings including a shockingly attractive McDonald's consider making a pit stop at Câmara Municipal (aka Porto City Hall) Rua de Santa Catarina is a traditional shopping street with numerous stores and cafés The landscaped gardens of Jardins do Palácio de Cristal stand out as a lovely locale for an afternoon picnic Parque da Cidade de Oporto is a mecca of outdoor fun but the impressive collection of contemporary works warrants going the extra mile Discover exciting art at the galleries on Rua de Miguel Bombarda In 2001, Porto was dubbed the “European Capital of Culture.” To mark the occasion, the city built Casa de Música The venue regularly hosts concerts and live performances Music fans should also check the schedule at Fado na Baixa Happy hour means many things to Tripeiros. In the mood for a porto tónico? Botequim Nostalgic is the move Perhaps an inventive cocktail is more your speed? Venture to Digby at Torel Avantgarde From here, it's just a stone's throw to a handful of excellent restaurants—notably Mito Craving red meat? Nab a reservation at Porto’s premier steakhouse, MUU Porto has a vibrant nightlife scene. After dinner, make your way over to one of the many wine bars. Portologia and Capela Incomum are both great picks You might be surprised to find a brewpub in Porto. Located in Cedofeita, Catraio celebrates all things craft beer Thirsty patrons can try over 100 national and international brands Seeking something a bit stiffer? Grab a late-night tipple at The Gin Club Finally, retire to the chic comfort of Torel 1884 Bet you’d never guess this boutique stay was previously a bank 14 SWANKY AS HELL NEW HOTELS THAT JUST MIGHT CHANGE YOUR 2019 TRAVEL PLANS Boavista secured their third win of the season after beating Paços de Ferreira 1-0 at Estádio do Bessa XXI Robert Bozenik netted the winner in the 58th minute opening his account for the Panthers after being teed up by the impressive Kenji Gorré Paços de Ferreira’s miserable start to the season continues the visitors creating one shot on target as they slumped to a fifth straight defeart Boavista created the opening two opportunities in Porto Robert Bozenik shooting into the side netting and Bruno Lourenço unable to connect cleanly after being picked out by Kenji Gorré Paços de Ferreira put the ball into the net in the 13th minute after Nigel Thomas’ cross wasn’t dealt with the goal ruled out for a foul in the build up The Panthers had a great chance to open the scoring in the 18th minute after a loose touch from Jordan Holsgrove Gorré broke clear and exchanged a 1-2 with Lourenço his weak shot comfortably saved by Igor Vekic Nigel Thomas cut inside from the right wing and curled an effort wide but chances for the visitors were few and far between Boavista had the final two opportunities of the half Gorré’s shot tipped wide by Vekic and Sebastián firing wide from distance It was an action packed start of the second half Bozenik narrowly missing the target after some great link up play with Lourenço Holsgrove then saw his shot blocked after being teed up by Koffi The visitors thought they had taken the lead when Thomas’ attempted cross went straight into the top corner referee Cláudio Pereira checking the touchline monitor and awarding Boavista a free kick for an incident that happened at the opposite end of the pitch minutes earlier It proved to be a turning point in the game with Boavista taking the lead in the 58th minute releasing Gorré who surged forward and laid the ball to Bozenik who fired into the roof of the net from a tight angle Matchoi Djaló missed the target with a long range free kick but there was no way back for César Peixoto’s side despite introducing Kayky and Arthur Sale Boavista secured their third win in five attempts this season a solid start after the departures of Jackson Porozo Rodrigo Abascal had a strong game in central defence as he continues to build a relationship with Vincent Sasso Ricardo Mangas is being integrated back into the team after a season on loan at Bordeaux he will be an option on the left side with 21-year-old Pedro Malheiro first choice right back Sebastian Pérez and Gaius Makouta are locked down in central midfield with Ibrahima Camará brought in from Moreirense before the transfer window closed Kenji Gorré was always the likeliest to open the door against Paços de Ferreira continually creating havoc down the left wing going close to opening the scoring in the first half and providing the assist for Bozeník Yusupha Njie had a great start to the season scoring in Boavista's opening two games before picking up an injury He will return to replace Bruno Lourenço and make the team stronger up front Róbert Bozeník was making his first start at home after his loan move from Feyenoord the Slovakian striker narrowly missing the target before scoring the winning goal With striker Adalberto Peñaranda another player brought in on deadline day Petit has depth and competition for places which should hold the Panthers in good stead for the remainder of the season César Peixoto has attempted to fix a leaking defence by implementing a five-man defence when out of possession his wing-backs breaking forward when they have the ball Centre back Erick Ferigra made his debut and should improve the 42-year-old manager hoping the Barcelona youth player can help solidify a defence that shows no signs of keeping a clean sheet N'Dri Philippe Koffi has scored their only two goals this season but he needs better service in order to build on that performance Midfielder Bastien Toma came off the bench in the 65th minute another player making his debut after securing a loan move from Genk Luiz Carlos and Nico Gaitán to return from injury there are some positives for Paços de Ferreira time is running out for Peixoto who is clearly under pressure He couldn’t have imagined a worse start to the season his side losing five straight and unable to score in four of those defeats During the week he said "We want a victory quickly and everything will change anxiety will be lost and everything will return to normal," but it’s still hard to see how or against whom they are going to pick up enough points to get off the bottom of the table By Matthew Marshall at Estádio do Bessa XXI Archive Art is a 28-year-old central midfielder and on-field leader He heads an ever-growing and, in Portuguese football, almost unheard of Argentine subdivision at Porto They have as many Argentines as Portuguese in their Champions League squad Lucho lines up on the right of Porto's usual 4-3-3 formation behind his countryman Lisandro López the Blue Dragons' top scorer in the Champions League who also arrived in northern Portugal in 2005 A conjoined history usually determines that it is the boys from Brazil who settle in Portugal Porto have three – the beefy and aptly named striker Hulk That they also have so many Argentines on the payroll is largely because of the general manager Antero Henrique's contact book "Porto has a fighting mentality," says Piet de Visser the chief football adviser to Chelsea's owner who is often in the stadiums and streets of Argentine towns scouting for the boss "The Brazilians have greater skill but the Argentines have more fighting spirit." Sir Alex Ferguson is well aware of the South American threat from Porto "They've a lot of Argentinians and the boy Lisandro López he's definitely a finisher," Ferguson said "Obviously Carlos [Tevez] will be able to give us some information." Ferguson is also impressed with Hulk "I'm surprised he's not in the Brazilian squad sounds like the ideal model of a continental-style director of football "He's a very good manager," says the former Porto assistant Jan Olde Riekerink now in charge of Ajax's youth set-up but who worked with Co Adriaanse when Porto won the double in 2005-06 Lucho and López's first season in Portugal "He has a lot of contacts everywhere so they always manage to pick the right players." Among those contacts are Fernando Hidalgo arguably football's most influential fixer "Javier Mascherano and Lucho were the big stars of River Plate and Porto needed a player like Lucho at the time," says Zahavi "There were not so many Argentine players at the time." an individual character who's creative and focuses on scoring – he has more difficulty dealing with disappointment," says Olde Riekerink "Lucho was important [in the 2006 double team] but for Lisandro it was difficult because he played on the right then the left and did not always start because our system was 3-4-2-1 so we needed a striker who could take the first ball and let others play." "We opened the way to the other Argentines," said Lucho "and have been important for them in adapting when they arrived we're very together." It is a sentiment echoed by Lisandro "I have always been treated very well," says the 26-year-old who has 43 goals in 100 league games and 12 in 26 Champions League appearances for the club "So I gave good recommendations to those who arrived later." Last summer he was followed by Nelson Benítez and the midfielders Tomás Costa and Mariano González who was an unused substitute in Argentina's 2004 Olympic gold-winning team (Lucho started the final Andrés Madrid signed on loan from Braga in January and only one of Porto's Argentines – Mario Bolatti who is on a temporary deal at Huracán in his homeland – is not in Tuesday's squad is pleased the club has invested in so many of his countrymen It makes us proud to have so many Argentines here." Porto are the outsiders of the eight remaining teams yet the low level of expectation will do little to alleviate the pressure on Ferreira who has won the league title in his first two seasons at Porto "There's little to be won and much to lose because plenty of others have won titles with Porto," Ferreira says wearily when asked about his future despite the club again leading the championship "Only in England do coaches have long contracts When mine expires we'll have to see if I'm still here." though if United lose today in front of their own crowd against Aston Villa it would be a third consecutive defeat and a signal of a definite slump at the most important part of the season who with Lisandro was in the Argentina squad that suffered a record 6–1 defeat in Bolivia on Wednesday suggests his team are ready to exploit any weakness "We want to go as far as possible in the Champions League – the traditions of this club demand that." This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media has increased its Iberian presence with the acquisition of Viña Mayor in Ribera del Duero’s ‘Golden Mile’ Founded in 1942 by Fernando Van Zeller Guedes Sogrape has grown from a single winery in the Douro Valley to become a global enterprise comprising 1600ha of vineyards in Portugal The deal marks the starting point for Sogrape’s expansion on the Spanish side of the river Douro it already owns more than a dozen estates and vineyards where it produces DOC Douro wines such as Casa Ferreirinha Barca-Velha and Port Wines from the Sandeman and Porto Ferreira brands Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos will retain the Secreto brand which will be its flagship brand in Ribera del Duero.  Founded in 1986 and certified as Wineries for Climate Protection in an active commitment to sustainability Viña Mayor was one of the first companies to join the Ribera del Duero Designation of Origin – the region is Spain’s second-largest DO for red wines.  said: “Having a clear strategic focus on Iberia, we were and continue looking for opportunities that would be of interest and with added value for Sogrape’s operation.  “We have always believed in the importance of having a solid presence in the four R's in Spain: Rioja Having established a significant position in the first three we intended to reinforce in the fourth one for the quality of its wines and the value and potential this region has for the Spanish market and some international markets We are very excited to collaborate with the Entrecanales family on this deal which will strengthen our Iberian relevance.” added: “Working with Sogrape and the Guedes family over the last year has given us confidence We are confident it is the right choice for Viña Mayor to prosper into the future we are entering a new and fascinating phase for EDH where we will continue to focus on our premium brands and continue in Ribera del Duero through the new project of our boutique winery Secreto.” In 2012, Sogrape which owns a majority stake in Liberty Wines integrating the Santiago Ruiz brand in Rías Baixas.  it strengthened its presence by acquiring Bodegas Aura in Rueda The addition of Viña Mayor to its portfolio further consolidates the company’s Iberian positioning AWL announces creation of new global win... 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Vergelegen – continuity and change on the Schapenberg Talking innovation and opening doors with LWC Koshu brings flavour of Japan to London Reh Kendermann: Sales Manager UK Porto is a popular short-break European destination it pays to know how best to spend your time there Culture Trip spoke to local tourism experts including one of Portugal’s most famous chefs Porto's architecture is one of its most alluring features Get lost in Ribeira's historic streets Ribeira's medieval buildings have plenty of character a traditional restaurant near Campanhã railway station Avillez also recommends two more upmarket Michelin-starred restaurants in and around Porto – the Yeatman and the Casa de Chá da Boa Nova “It’s quite a spectacular venue with an ocean view over the rocks The building was originally a teahouse built in 1963 by well-known architect Álvaro Siza Viera.” which he describes as “an amazing area with magnificent gardens Café Majestic is one of the oldest cafés in Porto | © Image Professionals GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo “What I really like about this city is the fact that it is a city of artists for artists,” says Maria Inês Ferreira. A guide at Porto Bridge Climb Ferreira spends her working day leading people up the amazing arch of the Ponte da Arrábida one of the many bridges that crosses the Douro and once the longest reinforced concrete bridge span in the world poets and painters used to live here,” Ferreira explains you can spend hours tracking some of the city’s most prominent artists such as Costah You will always be able to find some free concerts and art exhibits The Ponte de Arrábida was once the longest reinforced concrete bridge span in the world | © dov makabaw / Alamy Stock Photo Rua Galerias Paris and Cândido dos Reis,” says Ferreira my go-to area for browsing is Cedofeita and Miguel Bombarda It’s where you’ll find some cute little shops if you are looking for something different be it secondhand clothing and decor or hip concept stores.” For an experience further off the beaten track “something a bit under the radar is Casa Museu Fernando de Castro (Rua de Costa Cabral 716) It’s a house from the beginning of the 20th century that is filled to the brim with paintings and Fernando de Castro was a peculiar guy whose taste was a bit against the norm of the time.” Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy “My personal favourite is going to Afurada a little fishing village on the other side of the river in Gaia (there is a boat that does the crossing right near the Arrábida Bridge every 30 minutes Afurada makes an excellent trip from Porto Afurada lies on the other side of River Gaia Though it’s only a short hop from the sea, Porto’s specialities are generally much more meat-based than might be expected, including the famed Francesinha “This is a local sandwich with assorted pork cuts – such as linguinça a steak topped with a fried egg before being layered with cheese and then grilled It is then smothered in a spicy tomato-and-beer-based sauce and typically served with chips Buffet Fase (Rua de Santa Catarina 1147) has an incredible Francesinha.” Porto is only a short hop from the sea | © Mikehoward 2 / Alamy Stock Photo Once you’ve filled up on excellent food Porto’s shopping scene is worth checking out then look no further than Rua de Santa Caterina,” continues Blandy “The surrounding streets have some great vintage shops for those hunting for something a little different.” “The Jardins do Palácio de Cristal are always well worth a stroll The beautiful gardens here allow for some stunning vistas over the Douro river and peacocks roam free The streets around Rua de Santa Caterina have some great vintage shops | © Emma Durnford / Alamy Stock Photo “Porto has changed in a nice way. It’s a European city that hasn’t lost its identity. I hope it keeps evolving without losing its authenticity,” says Pedro Martin. As a guide for Porto Walkers Pedro Martin likes to take one of Porto’s vintage trams when he’s off duty “Take the number 1 tram from Infante to Foz the place where the river Douro meets the Atlantic Ocean,” he suggests Here you’ll find an extensive seafront promenade fringing some fine – if windswept – sandy beaches Take one of Porto’s vintage trams to the seafront at Foz | © imageBROKER / Alamy Stock Photo right on the central square at Avenida dos Aliados 85 Its cavernous interior is a great spot for a coffee or a glass of port “It looks amazing after a recent restoration and I’m an absolute fan of the paintings of Graça Morais [a well-known contemporary artist whose vibrant paintings adorn the walls].” Porto residents are known as tripeiros (tripe eaters) and Martin encourages visitors to try “tripas à moda do Porto (tripe stew) if you are brave enough with a red wine from the Douro; or Francesinha if you are crazy enough to raise your cholesterol levels and do it with a local brand of craft beer.” And where does a walking guide go for a stroll Martin suggests crossing the top tier of the Ponte de Dom Luís I bridge which is shared between pedestrians and the metro simply enjoy a breathtaking view of Porto.” Cross the top tier of Ponte de Dom Luís I for an alternative stroll Ponte de Dom Luís I is shared by pedestrians and Porto's metro There are breathtaking views of Porto from Ponte Luis I You should also get to know the Ramos Pinto Museum and Cellar and the Casa da Música concert hall to hear a pleasant classical music concert.” Whether or not you manage to catch a performance a stunning futuristic slab of a building by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas is well worth seeing from the outside alone But what does the head of one of the major port wine lodges recommend to eat and drink in Porto “I would definitely drink a Duas Quintas Reserve Red in Adega de São Nicolau while eating an octopus rice,” says Rosas low-ceilinged restaurant is just back from the riverfront on Rua de São Nicolau 1 “a perfect day out would be to one of Ramos Pinto vineyards in Quinta de Ervamoira in Vila Nova de Foz Côa The historic centre of Porto is protected by Unesco Visit the stunning Igreja de São Francisco This tucked-away garden is a popular student hangout thanks to the nearby university Valente also recommends Museu D’Avó as “a quiet low-cost and lovely restaurant perfect for any occasion!” Its wacky decor (there’s an old bike hung on the wall) certainly attracts the eye “My favourite café is Embaixada Lomográfica (Praça de Carlos Alberto 121) It’s a nice place with a cosy atmosphere and is LGBTQ friendly it has a retro design with a modern touch.” perhaps the most alluring aspect of Porto to locals and visitors is its unique position threaded along the deep crease of the Douro River There is something undeniably romantic about its steep cobbled streets and medley of crumbling houses and ornate buildings “If you go for a walk around the city at night Perhaps the most alluring aspect of Porto is its unique position threaded along the deep crease of the Douro River | © Slawek Staszczuk / Alamy Stock Photo Interested in visiting? 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'Having played over 280 games in top leagues, as well as Champions League football, Marçal will add a huge amount of experience to our young team. 'He is a player with the technical ability to be able to contribute in the build up play from the back, all the way through to threatening the opposition in the final phase.' Wolves close to signing Porto star Vitor Ferreira on loanCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Cities across Brazil are cancelling carnival celebrations as economic woes hit the south American country ever harder Municipal governments are citing tightened budgets with lower tax revenues and more important projects in need of funding Areas that have cancelled celebrations or withdrawn public funding of parades includes Campinas, home to almost three million people. Campinas Director of Culture, Gabriel Rapassi, said that a drop in sales tax revenues from small businesses affected by the current economic situation had left the local government unable to foot the large carnival bill such as São Luiz do Paraitinga in São Paulo state are outsourcing large parts of the festivities to the private sector to cut down on spending seven cities announced they were cancelling festivities because of a lack of funds – Cássia São João Batista do Glória São Tomás de Aquino's Department of Culture said that health education and infrastructure had to be the priorities Other areas and cities cancelling festivities and parades include Cabo Frio Almost all have said that funding needed to be moved to different areas but it's the time to save," said Luizão do Trento the money is being used to buy a new ambulance Carnival traditionally takes place over five days at the beginning of February all over Brazil but the country is currently being rocked by an economic recession thought to be the worst since the 1930s Some Brazilians traditionally wear masks of their heroes during carnival, and previously Rousseff has been popular. But speaking to the Financial Times owner of one of the largest carnival mask producers in Rio de Janeiro said: "Only our witch and monster masks are doing well.. Stephen Eustaquio's stay at Porto is a permanent one The Primeira Liga champions made the Canada midfielder's loan from Pacos de Ferreira permanent on Tuesday and the 25-year-old Leamington Stephen Eustaquio é Dragão até 2027 🐉#IndomáveisPorNatureza #Eustaquio2027 pic.twitter.com/TgbmwBWac7 Eustaquio made 11 appearances for Porto during his loan spell in the second half of the season as the club won its 30th league title Eustaquio has become a key cog in John Herdman's midfield making 24 appearances since his Canada debut in 2019 and featured prominently during Canada's World Cup qualification campaign The 2022-2023 Primeira Liga season kicks off on August 5.  The building is located in the gardens of a neoclassical style house of the early 20th century in Porto So as not to alter the historical identity of the precinct the new structure occupies a perimeter position replacing the enclosure wall with two parallel granite walls between which the center develops were to mark its accesses: the first rests on the enclosure wall that starts in the garden and that makes its way perpendicularly into the auditorium to define its stage; the second would be located at the entrance of the exhibition hall and would serve as emblem of the center; the third was to take up the space between the center and the adjacent nine-floor tower The entrance to the building is parallel to the main directrix of the project via a small staircase: a composition that might be reminiscent of projects by Mies van der Rohe conceals the slab’s depth emphasizing the compositive independence of the stone walls aside from reflecting the sunset and the treetops on the way up the views are directed towards the city and not the garden of the villa to avoid distracting the visitors This space is presided by a blue concrete wall that is at once partition wall furniture piece and a sculpture that touches neither floor nor ceiling thus preventing the gallery from becoming a corridor and maintaining the spatial unity of this area Behind this sculptural wall is a staircase leading to a hall in the basement floor the administration spaces and a small library while its ends face the accesses to the auditorium and the film library The lightweight staircase is built with a metallic frame and wooden steps While stone prevails in the exterior of the building in clear resonance with the existing elements and the environment in the interior many of the walls are covered with plaster or exposed concrete while the reflecting glass reproduces the luxuriant trees of the surroundings helping to blend the building into its unique historic site with a presence that is at once bold and discreet Sobreira (estructuras structural engineering); José Sousa Guedes (electricidad electrical engineering); Constantino Matos Campos (instalaciones mechanical engineering) Ferreira was originally suspended for two matches after he gestured at referee Howard Webb during Porto's visit to Atlético Madrid on 24 February Porto appealed the decision and so Ferreira was allowed on the Old Trafford touchline last Tuesday when the visitors held United to 2-2 first-leg draw But Uefa's appeals body today reduced the sentence to a one-match touchline ban and deferred the second match suspension The highly-rated youngster arrived in Wolverhampton on Wednesday after completing international duty with Portugal under-21s Vitinha enjoyed his first taste of elite level football with Porto last season making his debut in January and being rewarded with a further seven appearances as the Portuguese giants won both the Primeira Liga and Taca de Portugal last term Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Vitinha is a crucial signing and an integral component in our recruitment plan for this summer “He is an exciting and special young talent with an abundance of technique and creativity who can provide a fresh option this season “Vitinha signing demonstrates our ambition and strategy to further evolve our first team and continue to progress on the pitch.” Two of the midfielder’s appearances last term came alongside Fabio Silva who he rose through the ranks alongside within a Porto academy also responsible for Ruben Neves’ grounding Vitinha himself has been on Porto’s books since 2011 winning the UEFA Youth League in 2018/19 alongside Silva and also spending time on loan at Padroense as part of his development as did eight goals and three assists in 15 matches fast-tracking his promotion to the first-team The youngster has enjoyed similar progression on the international stage representing Portugal in four separate age groups in the past two years Vitinha was voted 2019’s breakthrough player at the world-renowned Toulon Tournament and spent his most recent international stint alongside Ruben Vinagre and Pedro Neto Vitinha will join up with the Wolves squad ahead of Monday’s Premier League opener against Sheffield United and could make his debut at Bramall Lane 2024-25 Wolves Home Shirt - 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