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While you wait, why not explore our other supplements Already a member? Not a member? Sign up Explore our Food Tours → Sardine City: Fish Tales and Tradition in the Porto Docks Meet the master of the grill in Matosinhos harbor Sit down for a classic Matosinhos lunch of grilled fish that's as fresh as can be Join the locals for a classic late breakfast, including a mug of sparking vinho verde Follow your nose to a classic locals only grill Tour one of the last remaining sardine canneries in Matosinhos See a side of daily Matosinhos life that most visitors rarely see On this full day tour, we’ll explore Matosinhos, a fascinating seaside town on the outskirts of Porto, and its fishing traditions, visiting bustling markets, neighborhood grill spots, and a spectacular sardine cannery which has been in business since 1920. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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MOSCOW (FIBA U20 Women's European Championship 2016) - Two years ago, Russia rode to the top of the podium in Portugal as they celebrated topping the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship and now the same core of players are returning to Matosinhos That spells excitement not only for a glut of rising stars who left the Portuguese coastal resort clutching gold medals in 2014 but also for the neutrals who might witness one of the best Russian youth teams in recent memory if the initial candidate list is anything to go by The roster consists not only of that same golden generation, but also benefits from the addition of teenage ace Maria Vadeeva as Russia look to the formula which propelled them to the Final of the 2015 FIBA U19 Women's World Championship when they came close to toppling the USA The wings and backcourt will be well served with real quality too, in the shape of playmaker Kseniia Levchenko who will once again pull the strings Meanwhile, the maturity of yet another Sparta&K sensation in Daria Kolosovskaia underlines what a brilliant chance they have of ending a six-year drought at U20 level She was MVP when Russia rose to the top of the podium in 2014 and her leadership and maturity is off the chart for her tender years It's also the case that the backbone of their challenge will arise from the fact that these players are viewed as not only the future of Russian basketball - they are also the present The quintet of Levchenko, Kolosovskaia, Vadeeva, Musina and Maiga have already played roles in catapulting their nation to the brink of a place at FIBA EuroBasket Women 2017 if any other nations heading to this summer's FIBA U20 Women's European Championship will have a roster that boasts so many minutes at the very highest level and the added special relationship with Matosinhos in their hearts Russia look to be the one team that everyone else needs to try and stop 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 Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA) In Earth’s more than 4 billion years of existence The first human to discover the use of fire We are at a historical cornerstone in time RIGHT NOW amid unprecedented challenges facing Europe and the world at large Right now is the moment to contribute with bold shared ambitions to solutions enabled by space Ambition is what has driven humans to achieve the momentous It is what drove Europeans to explore and cross the Atlantic to new lands and later to send the first radio signals across the same body of water It drove Europeans to discover the antibiotic penicillin and to save millions of lives with it thereafter To discover the theory of general relativity To send the first space probe to perform a detailed study of a comet Our planet’s youth is bursting with ambition (mixed with disappointment as we saw recently in the streets of Glasgow and beyond during COP-26 Ambition. It’s been said that ‘Ambition is the road to success. But persistence is the vehicle you arrive in’. So, we must move from ambition to persistence and action on what was laid out in Agenda 2025 (the strategy I developed to raise Europe’s game in space when I became Director General of ESA) and therefore towards tangible and systematic commitments that create dialogue This is precisely what the Matosinhos Manifesto the resolution adopted unanimously on 19 November 2021 at ESA’s Intermediate Ministerial Meeting in Portugal The strength of a united Europe to deliver services to its citizens by accelerating space for the betterment and advancement of its people and of the planet overall A Europe that puts the user and citizen at the centre of its space activities The Manifesto is a commitment to focus on three initiatives, called Accelerators, to speed up the use of space to solve today’s biggest challenges, with a particular urgency to start implementing the first focusing on space for a green future to better understand the current state of Earth to develop scenarios and solutions for sustainable life on this planet and to contribute effectively to achieving climate neutrality Beyond this, we also need our own ‘giant leap’ moment to inspire young Europeans to become more inquisitive about STEM topics so that we can continue to strengthen and enhance these fields for future generations. Inspirational missions will help drive innovation in the new space economy that is beginning to take shape. The Inspirators: missions to catapult Europe’s position as a global leader in space technology and deep-space scientific exploration to promote commercialisation forward-looking European entrepreneurial landscape to unveil secrets about the origins of life or space exploration to take European astronauts beyond the International Space Station The passing of the Matosinhos Manifesto today has created the necessary momentum to reach beyond our ambitions and jump-start into action The next steps and decisions will be formulated and taken at the European Space Summit and the ESA Council Meeting at ministerial level To learn more about the Accelerators and the Matosinhos Manifesto, please visit vision.esa.int Download the Matosinhos Manifesto Read the DG’s speech as given at IMM21 on 19 November 2021 Download the Advisory Group Report. MATOSINHOS (Portugal) - The Group Phase of the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2024 is right behind us and there were lots of exciting moments during the first three days of competition As teams get ready for their Round of 16 matchups we've selected nine players who made a strong impression during the Group Phase in Matosinhos Maja Uranker has shown her scoring abilities - currently ranked inside the top 10 This has included an ability to get to the line as well as an ability to shoot from beyond the arc having sank six three-pointers so far Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email Matosinhos Beach no longer has a bathing ban making it possible to once again swim in the waters off the beach Bathing had been banned at Matosinhos Beach for bathing for five days last week due to "microbiological contamination" was reinstated on Thursday and was lifted again on Friday after new tests were carried out allowing bathers to go back into the water the issue of "microbiological contamination" has been "resolved" Since the start of the bathing season, swimming has been advised against four times at Matosinhos Beach, according to information from the National Water Resources Information System (SNIRH) the water at Matosinhos beach was classified as acceptable The ban on swimming at that beach has caused discontent among surf schools that use the beach as their main place of business one of the more than 10 surf schools in Matosinhos each day that passes without swimming and activities in the sea at Matosinhos beach represents "hundreds of euros in losses" We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time WHAT is causing these microbiotical occurances France spent millions to clean up the Seine for the olympics and by the end of the 2nd weekend the water had Ecoli and swimming events had to be moved to manmade projects Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Matosinhos, it could be said, has seen better times. In its heyday, the semi-industrial-feeling port city just north of Porto was once home to 54 fish canneries some of the city’s former factories and their graceful Art Nouveau facades have been reappropriated as other businesses – we saw more than one startup – while in many cases having weathered both good and bad times in Matosinhos the company is producing some of the best tinned seafood in Portugal As companies in Matosinhos scrambled to modernize they took loans from banks that they were unable to pay back quietly continued to do things the old way “Our innovation is not to innovate,” explains Patrícia Sousa This conservative approach has seemingly worked and turning their 1920-era lobby and offices into a living museum They have also opened their doors to factory tours Guided visits kick off in that vintage lobby with stops in a charmingly stuck-in-time clinic (Pinhais still employs an in-house doctor) and offices before moving to the factory floor It’s here that a team of 143 staff – nearly all women a vestige of the days when men were at sea – make as many as 25,000 tins a day The tins produced here span two main product lines: Pinhais which is generally for domestic consumption and which revolves around high-quality fish from Matosinhos; and Nuri and that can include fish from elsewhere along Portugal’s coast mackerel and horse mackerel – make it into tins at Pinhais which are preserved in four different ways: in olive oil a time-consuming process that the company refers to as “artisanal and traditional,” as many of the techniques and even much of the equipment haven’t changed much in the last century referencing the government-sanctioned fishing period Generally she buys fish from the auction at Matosinhos pier she’ll also buy from markets in Sines or Peniche We ask her what she looks for in a fish.“I look at the scales – they’re proof that the fish is firm Then I look at the size of the loin; I want it to be thick and fat adds that 2023 wasn’t a particularly great year for fish He and Emília tell us that this year’s catch yielded small fish and as a result the factory did not opt to make any Nuri “Reserve,” the line’s premium product where they’re put in a brine for a half hour meaning that no raw fish were being processed.) The fish are then trimmed on the factory’s original marble tables – the heads and intestines removed in one swift move – before being rinsed and placed on wire racks This step is somewhat unusual in the tinned fish world where fish are often “cooked” directly in their cans in the course of being sterilized While the just-steamed fish cool on the wire racks the staff typically head out for their lunch break The next few steps involve preparing the non-fish ingredients that go into the tins Each Pinhais or Nuri spiced tin includes exactly one brined chili one clove and one or two peppercorns – a recipe that’s been followed since the beginning the factory floor staff generally tackle each of these jobs together in a daily rotation an effort to avoid boredom and repetitive tasks These ingredients are placed in every can by hand The tins are then topped with olive oil (or tomato sauce) the second “cooking,” which according to Patríca provides the fish with a soft texture and “melts” the bones sterilized tins are then sent to the warehouse to mature “A product is never sold that day,” Patrícia tells us The final step involves wrapping the tins in their distinctive labels at which point they are ready for supermarket shelves another emblematic product from Portugal’s north we don’t eat tinned fish a lot,” says Patrícia explaining that locals prefer fresh seafood “Portuguese people only buy five percent of what we produce.” She tells us that 60 percent of the factory’s exports are bound for Austria where the Nuri brand has something of a cult status – there’s a Nuri shop in central Vienna where the company’s entire line of tins is for sale (and where Nuri-branded socks are finally available in Portugal) and end our visit at the shiny new upstairs café we’re presented with an open can of Nuri sardines in spicy olive oil We prod the sardines with a fork and they’re fatty and tender We tear off a hunk of bread and dip it in the olive oil which has taken on the characteristics of all of these elements a transformation that happened in a few months but that actually stems from a century of tradition Editor’s note: Inspired by our new Porto walk we’ve decided to rerun this 2023 feature on Matosinhos a city in the northern Porto district. loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information there are other options waiting for you among the more than 20 exhibitors taking part in the initiative In order to guarantee the necessary conditions the Matosinhos City Council (CMM) in partnership with Andarte – National Association for the Development of Handicrafts chose to install an air-conditioned tent next to the local PSP These sessions also include the reading of a story and the preparation of a delicious recipe it should be noted that participation in the workshops requires compulsory registration at andarte2008@gmail.com the Chocolate Festival features three themed showcookings: If you’re in the mood for a visit to Matosinhos to taste these sweets and more, here are the visiting hours: MATOSINHOS (FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship 2016) – Everything about Daria Kolosovskaia screams future captain of the senior Russia national team at some point in the future. Whether it is her wing play, mental toughness or ability to bring her team-mates with her into battle during the most difficult moments, Russia have an absolute gem to lead what has become one of the most exciting golden generations imaginable. All hail Sparta&K M.R. Vidnoje, who have nurtured these great young players in Maria Vadeeva, Raisa Musina, Kseniia Levchencko and of course Kolosovskaia. Yes, Russia have some of the most talented rising stars on the continent and in every position – three of them are here at the FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship. The quartet mentioned finished top of the podium in Matosinhos at the FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship 2014 and Kolosovskaia rose to prominence after she was deservedly crowned MVP. "It was not just my victory when I was named MVP, it was the victory of our team," she insisted. "Can we do it again? We’ll do our best and try to get our game to the same level. So far, the opening two games against Turkey and Belgium have been rather hard and we are still trying to find our rhythm. But we will now try to get better and better in every game." Having broken into the senior team, Kolosovskaia is now on a collision course for EuroBasket Women 2017 Final Round in the Czech Republic and she believes playing at the higher level is propelling the evolution of her game. Although typically she stressed one of her other attributes by holding the mirror up to her own face first in terms of any shortcomings. She revealed,"My confidence has increased significantly and I can see the court better – I also know how to play better. "As for my strengths, it is not up for me to say – only for my coaches. I am having problems with my three-point shot and I know that I really need to improve on this." Central to her own emergence for club and country has been Sparta&K play-caller Alexander Vasin, who also now holds the coaching reins of the senior Russian team. "I have to give huge credit to my trainer Coach Vasin for giving me so much playing time this past season," declared Kolosovskaia with gratitude. "It’s all about his work on our defence, because when we play against the top teams, this is what keeps us in the games." Now seemingly a lock to become a permanent fixture in the Russia senior team, don’t expect complacency to creep in. With her steely gaze, clap of the hands and arms raised up in the air during the start of every one of her opponents’ possessions, there isn’t a second goes by when this Russian rising star isn’t looking to set the tone for everyone around her. And it’s these kind of smaller, but essential moments, which elevates Kolosovskaia into a leadership class of her own. Division BMATOSINHOS (Portugal) - The FIBA U18 European Championship Division B is one of 16 youth events that will take place across the summer of 2023 MATOSINHOS (Portugal) - The FIBA U18 European Championship Division B is one of 16 youth events that will take place across the summer of 2023 The tournament will take place in Matosinhos A total of 22 teams will compete for the title in Division B They have been split into four groups with two groups of six and two groups of five The Group Phase will take place across the first six days of the tournament with a rest day on July 24 and July 27 Classification games will begin on July 28 The competition will continue in the form of the bracket with the Quarter-Finals with the Classification games also determining each of the 22 positions Check out the full schedule here Sweden were crowned champs last year after taking down Denmark 79-66 in the Final in Ploiesti while Tobias Jensen led Denmark in defeat with 22 points and 9 rebounds The trio of medalists listed above were promoted to Division A Great Britain and Montenegro will take their place this year Elliot Cadeau took home MVP honors after averaging 21.3 points 4.0 assists and 3.2 steals per game and went on to debut with the senior national team during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers 2022: Elliot Cadeau (SWE)2019: Noam Dovrat (ISR)2018: Nathan Kuta (NED)2017: Luka Samanic (CRO)2016: Ognjen Carapic (MNE) Sweden captured their third gold medal at the event the most in the history of the competition Poland still currently have the most overall medals with five The full list of medalists can be found here All the action will be available to watch live on the FIBA YouTube channel - and can also be accessed via the respective game pages on the website The best way to keep up to date for all of the action is via the official tournament website as well as following NextGenHoops across social media - on Twitter Don't forget to check out the action from the FIBA U18 European Championship 2023, Division A and FIBA U18 European Championship 2023, Division C tournaments Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Galp Energia SGPS SA is permanently ceasing crude oil refining operations in 2021 at subsidiary Petróleos de Portugal SA’s (Petrogal) 110,000-b/d refinery in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira The decision to shut down the Matosinhos refinery follows negative impacts to Galp’s downstream industrial activities precipitated by structural changes in demand for finished petroleum products resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as well as the European regulatory environment Galp said it expects the planned system reconfiguration—which includes the decommissioning of an estimated €200-million ($244-million) worth of Matosinhos assets—should reduce the company’s average fixed costs and recurrent capex by more than €90 million annually as well as reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions by about 900,000 tonnes/year (tpy) Discontinuation of refining activities at Matosinhos will not impact fuel distribution in Portugal as Galp will continue supplying the regional market by maintaining all key import and distribution installations at the site The operator also plans to assess unidentified alternative uses for the refining site Alongside its primary distillation capacity the Matosinhos complex also houses a 440,000-tpy aromatics plant according to Galp’s latest annual report to investors With the shuttering of the Matosinhos refinery Galp said it will now concentrate on future developments to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of its 220,000-b/d refinery at the Port of Sines Without disclosing specific details of proposed future projects at Sines Galp did confirm it is evaluating works to improve the refinery’s energy and process efficiency as well as potential projects to integrate the production of advanced biofuels and other cleaner products at the site Future potential investments at Sines will be supported by savings resulting from the downstream restructuring program and energy transition initiatives Robert Brelsford joined Oil & Gas Journal in October 2013 as downstream technology editor after 8 years as a crude oil price and news reporter on spot crude transactions at the US Gulf Coast He holds a BA (2000) in English from Rice University and an MS (2003) in education and social policy from Northwestern University Matosinhos in Portugal and the Province of Potenza in Italy were recognised for pioneering strategies to reduce the impact of disasters including fires and earthquakes INDONESIA – Two new Resilience Hubs in Europe have been named during the UN’s flagship event on disaster risk reduction Matosinhos in Portugal and the Province of Potenza in Italy are the latest to be recognised by Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) an initiative coordinated by 11 core partners The announcement was made during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction convened by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) “As the global community unites to review our progress under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction the efforts of Matosinhos and the Province of Potenza are an inspiration,” said Mami Mizutori Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR “Leaders around the world must rethink the way they prevent and manage disasters and recognise that disaster risk reduction is an investment which hosted the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) in November is the first city in Portugal to become a Hub and has introduced a number of initiatives to minimise the severity of disasters including a 10-year “Zero Fires” strategy to prevent forest fires the city experienced 24 fires compared to 108 in 2015 The city also carried out more than 3,000 community awareness campaigns between 2009 and 2019 and last year created the Matosinhos Safety Home where the public can learn about the risks of everyday life through simulations The Municipality is committed to sharing its experience with the broader MCR2030 network and is in the early stages of collaborating with cities in Brazil as well as Dili I believe in the power of positive support self-protection and resilience of our population,” said Luisa Salgueiro has established a permanent network for regional coordination around disaster risk reduction investing in structural infrastructure as well as public awareness and communication campaigns the province has included disaster resilience in its regional sustainable socio-economic development strategies turning it into a real structural territorial action to be implemented by influencing and orienting urban planning The province has become a national role model for its Provincial Civil Protection System which includes a seismic monitoring network that has been integrated into the Italian Strong Motion Network (RAN) since 2014 The region was among those affected by the 6.6-magnitude Irpinia earthquake which impacted 15,000 people in the south of Italy in 1980 The Province of Potenza has pledged to share its experience with the broader MCR2030 network by peering with local governments cities and communities that intend to undertake similar resilience journeys “The Province of Potenza has been guided in its resilience journey by the principles of comprehensiveness inclusiveness and integration of territorial safety together with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals,” said Rocco Guarino “I am honoured that our know-how and experience could benefit the worldwide community.” Thank you. If you have 2 minutes, we would benefit from additional feedback (link opens in a new window) The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students In an age of environmental hyper-awareness this piece of industrial heritage surely stands out the municipal website of Matosinhos announced that a 19-century industrial crane has been restored and is ready to receive curious visitors is unique as it is perhaps the only surviving example of a steam-powered crane and the largest such remaining in the world Those who are interested in the finer details of Victorian Age engineering can head to the Port of Leixões and discover it with free-guided tours until the end of the month and already in a high state of degradation this colossal iron crane suffered an accident and toppled over Leixões and Viana do Castelo (APDL) kept the largest number of components which has allowed the structure to be recovered in a restoration project worth 2 million euros Tourists can now visit it and admire its details and dimensions: almost 69 meters of length and 17 meters of height The inauguration of this emblematic landmark featured a guided tour for the media carried out by historian Joel Cleto who showed and contextualized the various compartments The same visit will be possible from now on for tourists the machinist's cabin and the boom that allowed concrete blocks to be lifted and placed tens of meters away The entire route and points of interest have several information boards which also feature QR codes that give access to more informative texts older and recent images or other interactive material Titan's boom can be visited along its entire length and at the far end it is possible to admire the view that encompasses the cities of Porto and Matosinhos the Atlantic Ocean or the Port of Leixões where one can watch the loading and unloading goods but also the embarking of passengers at the terminal Each guided tour will be made with a maximum of 15 people and will cost 5 euro from the end of this month admission is free and there are visits on Fridays The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital MATOSINHOS (Portugal) - There will be 16 teams battling it out to be crowned winners of the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket in Matosinhos Slovenia outlasted France for their first-ever title in the 2023 Final as Ajsa Sivka was crowned MVP of the competition Spain still lead the charge with 17 total medals are still way behind with their five gold medals to Soviet Union's record of 11 Who do you think will take home the gold in 2024 See also: All You Need to Know - FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2024 Please Register or Sign in to view this content Quantum Commodity Intelligence is a premium paid subscription service for professionals in the oil Quantum Oil service subscribers have access to: Get in touch with us for subscription information on all Quantum platforms Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! instagram About us Contact us The city joins the Province of Potenza (Italy) as the newest role models for the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative Europe has just gained two new Resilience Hubs which will boost the aims of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) mission in Portugal (making it the first Hub in that country) and hosted by the Government of Indonesia in Bali on 23 May which hosted the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) back in November has introduced a number of initiatives to minimise the severity of disasters including a 10-year "Zero Fires" strategy to prevent forest fires and in 2021 created the Matosinhos Safety Home and is in the early stages of collaborating with cities in Brazil as well as with Dili (East Timor) self-protection and resilience of our population," said Luisa Salgueiro turning it into a real structural territorial action to be implemented by influencing and orienting urban planning. "The Province of Potenza has been guided in its resilience journey by the principles of comprehensiveness together with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals," said Rocco Guarino The TimesIf you turn right in Porto where the Douro meets the sea and walk three miles north a city where the old folk hang out on the beach beneath the walls of the Castelo do Queijo The castle — which many say was built in the wrong place to protect either the river mouth or the port — loiters with mild embarrassment at the southern end of a mile of urban sand and some of the rocks around it have been modified with concrete to form tables crates or folding chairs and spend hours playing games of sueca it’s idiotically simple and devilishly difficult: a team game of trumps where the seven is the second-highest value card after the ace because crammed into 12 city blocks along two streets leading down to the Rio Leca is the greatest concentration of fish restaurants I have ever encountered A typical fish feastJACEK SOPOTNICKI/GETTY IMAGESMatosinhos is to Porto what La Barceloneta was to Barcelona San Fernando is to Cadiz and Fiumicino to Rome: an industrial backyard left to do the dirty work without spoiling the front-of-house magic The Romans cut salting tanks called cetariae in the rocks at Praia de Angeiras and in the 1960s the installation of technology capable of unloading 72 trawlers at a time turned Matosinhos into the biggest sardine port in the world with 86 per cent of the Portuguese catch landed on its wharfs In its heyday there were 200 sardine boats and 24 canneries here who worked on the processing lines with her mother Two of her sisters have joined her at Casa Mota a dockside restaurant that nine out of ten tourists would walk past if they ever made it this far from Porto sea bream and arroz de polvo with a bottle of alvarinho “The smell and the noise from the factories were so horrible that no one came to Matosinhos out of choice,” Maria Dolores says If you’re in Porto for the weekend there is no better way to spend a Saturday than to jump on an early metro from Trinidade station for the 25-minute ride through the back gardens to the Mercado de Matosinhos but it comes as an antidote to the crowds and baroque grandeur of Porto: a bright into which local women bring trays of fish straight from the docks across the river so the authorities here are looking at ways to make the place more attractive to late-rising tourists One of the fish markets in MatosinhosCM MATOSINHOSThey’ve seen how the Mercado Bom Sucesso in Porto transformed itself from a market to a hipster gastro shopping mall replicating similar projects across Iberia but some locals worry that pandering to tourists will rob Matosinhos of its authenticity Others say it’s time the city started earning from the cruise-ship passengers who disembark at the swirling Leixoes terminal to pile into Porto But it’s not only the market they’re missing as they rush through ● The best places to stay in Porto● Unmissable things to do in Porto Over a scruffy 600-yard stretch of Rua Herois de Franca and grilling the catch of the day over coals in the street the weekend vibe joyful and the attraction universal from ancient couples in suits and frocks to bands of students on electric scooters weaving through the traffic like schools of sardines in search of a table for 12 You could book — especially if you want to dine outside — but there’s always room somewhere Charcoal-grilled sardines and cold malvasia fina Sign up for our Times Travel newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Twitter Registered in England No. 894646. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. The team responsible for the architecture project also coordinated a major team composed by economy, durability, transports, among other usual disciplines. The project was developed over several years with a formal, programmatic and settlement condition's clearance. © Fernando Guerra | FG+SGThe work was divided in three stages, being concluded the initial two, a new quay and the main building. The last stage integrates the reflecting pool at the core of the main building, the street connecting to the city, the marina settlement, with the treatment of its fronts and the setup of a small support building. © Fernando Guerra | FG+SGOn the inside, the succession of functions organizes the space in multiple shifts, always diverse but within a symbioses on which the arch, the materials and the light construct a singular unity. This union is reinforced by the central core, a quadruple height space. mostly when compared with the cruise ships it can shelter one can realize that its place is clearly inside Leixões port in such a manner that it faces towards the jetty not revealing any openings and declaring a mysterious blind façade The Bus large-cover slightly touches the granitic breakwall From faraway the building is read by its volumetry and by the wavy white with fanciful nuances regarding light and atmosphere variation Closely the arches and its texture appeal to proximity the land and the ocean meet and distend the soft broadness that the calm eye can reach You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Read one of the UK’s favourite restaurant critics Enjoy wine expert Jancis Robinson’s peerless column of news Enjoy Alice's popular HTSI column about drinks and bar culture Learn what's new and trending according to our our award-winning HTSI food columnist Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Please help us improve PreventionWeb by taking this brief survey Your input will allow us to better serve the needs of the DRR community See the survey Flood adaptation can be highly cost-effective and is crucial to offset rising river flood risk in Europe with climate change according to a study co-developed by scientists from the JRC and published in Nature Climate Change lood adaptation strategies are needed to face the increased intensity and probability of floods in most parts of Europe due to global warming. A new paper co-developed by scientists from the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and published in Nature Climate Change compares the costs and benefits of flood risk reduction measures in Europe The authors demonstrate that creating water detention areas and relocating people and assets are key flood adaptation measures these measures can considerably lower projected flood losses in Europe until 2100 in all the 3 scenarios of global warming - 1,5°C Reducing flood peaks using detention areas is economically the most attractive option: each euro invested would save four euro in avoided damages (in a 3°C warming scenario) The study also shows that if countries successfully implement these adaptation strategies Europe can maintain flood impacts to present-day levels even with levels of global warming up to 3°C A combination of different measures working in synergy and optimised at the level of river basins are likely the best way to maximise local benefits and minimise the drawbacks of each action The study estimates that in the European Union and UK river flooding currently causes annual damage of about €7.6 billion and exposes around 160 000 people/year to inundation In a 3°C global warming scenario and without climate change adaptation flood damage in Europe would rise to €44 billion per year exposing nearly half a million Europeans every year until the end of the century the scientists make a clear call that Europe needs to adapt to offset the projected rise in flood risk the cost-benefit analysis shows that detention areas to reduce flood peaks would be the most interesting economic choice It is expected to help lower the projected flood losses in Europe from €44 billion per year to €8.1 billion per year at the end of the century and significantly reduce the number of people exposed to floods by 84% The optimal implementation of this measure would need less than 2% of the overall cropland area in Europe and require a €2.6 billion per year investment until 2100 Strengthening existing dyke systems is also cost-effective in most countries of Europe but with considerable variation between countries in risk reduction potential and cost-benefit ratios an investment of €3.1 billion/year would help decrease the annual flood damages by 70% in 2100 Dykes are effective to protect against frequent low-magnitude events yet extensive reliance on dyke systems can have socioeconomic and environmental drawbacks Despite being less economically attractive adaptation through building floodproofing and relocation can help reduce impacts in areas frequently hit by floods or with a high concentration of people or valuable goods Both are relevant strategies to minimise impacts when hazard-protection efforts fail or are insufficient to prevent flooding Future flood impacts may be further reduced by mitigating global warming and with adequate planning of new settlements that avoids further developments in flood-prone areas The study is part of the Joint Research Centre’s PESETA IV project which aims to better understand the effects of climate change in Europe and how these effects could be avoided with mitigation and adaptation policies Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the Commission has developed the European Green Deal the growth strategy that will transform the EU into a modern resource-efficient and competitive economy where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 economic growth is decoupled from resource use This climate neutrality objective became legally binding with the adoption and entry into force of the European Climate Law The Climate Law also sets an intermediate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 The European Green Deal will turn climate and environmental challenges into opportunities, and make the transition fair and inclusive for all. 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The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of UNDRR, PreventionWeb, or its sponsors. See our terms of use PreventionWeb is the global knowledge sharing platform for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience Here are the best seafood restaurants in Porto really likes fish (and not just the tinned kind) This city specialises in seafood of all types but the one thing all of it has in common is that it's very Porto has seafood for all tastes: from grilled roasted and served in bready açordas (bread soup) or with pasta seared and even raw. Whatever fishiness you're into Read on for the best seafood restaurants in Porto. This guide was written by the editorial team 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 Photograph: DRThe dishes at Escama are intricate and delicious, from the ea bass with pineapple, lemon and Malibu (you heard us!) to the smoked mackerel tartlets with beetroot tartar and horseradish cream. We also recommend the seafood rice with steamed redfish, crab, razor clams, sea urchin, cockles, seaweed and crab foam. Fish and shellfish are king at this Mouzinho da Silveira restaurant, but the wine cellar is home to some serious gems too. © Cláudia PaivaAt Zizi at Praia da Aguda There is also the best massada de robalo (pasta with sea bass) in the area ©DRSalta O Muro is one of Matosinhense's most loved restaurants both for the warm service and for the seriously good fish dishes but we recommend getting pudding too (the crème brûlée is our fave) They also do a lovely fish of the day on rotation 4 out of 5 starsRecommended©DRThere are many reasons to head to Leça da Palmeira and eat chef Rui Paula's food Besides his creative and gastronomic skills – which he already demonstrated elsewhere such as DOC in the Douro and DOP in downtown Porto – dining the Casa de Chá da Boa Nova (designed by architect Siza Vieira) makes everything seem different: that's due to the dramatic landscape Every meal starts with an aperitif in a room overlooking the ocean and the menus are unreal; one is seafood only while the Mar e Terra is more of a surf & turf mix © DRThis was Matosinhos’s first marisqueira (it opened its doors in 1957) and 60 years on it still draws huge numbers of locals and tourists in search of proper shellfish, including locally caught shrimp, oysters, lobster and crab. © DRHoused in a stone-walled cottage overlooking Angeiras Beach, this is the ideal restaurant to end the hottest days of summer with friends. Casa Guripa's menu is the best of the sea, from cuttlefish with black mayonnaise to clams bulhão pato style and paella with monkfish, squid, prawns and bivalves and crab cornets. © O GavetoIt’s been a classic for decades now and remains a safe haven where seafood is concerned. The amêijoas à bulhão pato (clams with garlic and coriander), percebes (goose barnacles), camarões (shrimps) or the filetes de pescada (hake fillets) – the top seller here – are all good excuses to head for Matosinhos, seafood central. © DR With three restaurants spread across Porto, the Casa Coelho group – which includes Adega São Nicolau and Taberna dos Mercadores – is also responsible for Terreiro, where you can sample a wide variety of fish. Choose the terrace overlooking the Ribeira and go for starters like the petinga ribs or the octopus salad. For mains, go for the fried dory with roe açorda, the lobster mayonnaise or the sea bass. There's also always a choice of fish of the day. © João SaramagoThe name means “Seafood of the poor” but all income groups are accepted and they actually sell seafood in various price ranges they have it all at fair prices (20/25€ per person) 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedFotografia: João SaramagoThis small venue by sushiman Ruy Leão is inspired by Japanese izakayas bistros where group of friends go to share plates and have a drink after work the majority of dishes are meant to be shared: from yakisoba noodles to sushi The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information south of Belo Horizonte was built in the second half of the 18th century It consists of a church with a magnificent Rococo interior of Italian inspiration; an outdoor stairway decorated with statues of the prophets; and seven chapels illustrating the Stations of the Cross in which the polychrome sculptures by Aleijadinho are masterpieces of a highly original Construit pendant la seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle se compose d’une église au somptueux décor intérieur rococo d’inspiration italienne d’un escalier en terrasse décoré de statues de prophètes et de sept chapelles abritant un chemin de croix où les groupes polychromes sculptés par l’Aleijadinho sont le chef-d’œuvre d’un art baroque original شُيّد المعبد الذي يقع في ميناس جيراييس، جنوب بيلو أوريزونتي، إبّان النصف الثاني من القرن الثامن عشر، وهو يتألف من كنيسة تتميّز بتصميمها الداخلي الفخم وبزخرفتها المثقلة من النفحة الإيطالية، وكذلك من سلّم خارجي مزيّن بتماثيل الرسل ومن سبعة معابد تجسّد درب الصليب وحيث المنحوتات المتعددة الألوان التي أنجزها أليجادينيو تشكّل تحفة من الفن الباروكي الأصلي والمؤثر والمعبّر للغاية 孔戈尼亚斯耶稣圣殿位于贝洛奥里藏特(Belo Horizonte)南部的米耐斯格莱斯(Minais Gerais)，建于18世纪下半叶。这个圣殿由多个部分组成：一个受意大利影响采用洛可可风格进行内部装饰的教堂、饰以先知雕像的室外楼梯，以及七座小教堂，在这些小教堂里展示有耶稣受难像，亚历昂德里诺(Aleijadinho)创作这些多彩雕像表现出非常新颖、生动和富有特色的巴洛克艺术风格。 в штате Минас-Жераис к югу от Белу-Оризонте состоит из церкви с роскошным интерьером в стиле рококо посвященных остановкам на пути к месту распятия Христа Их многоцветные скульптуры работы Алейжадинью являются яркими примерами оригинальных экспрессивных форм искусства барокко Construido en la segunda mitad del siglo XVII este santuario está situado en el Estado de Minas Gerais Consta de una iglesia con una suntuosa decoración interior al estilo rococó italiano una escalinata ornada con estatuas de profetas y siete capillas de un vía crucis con grupos escultóricos polícromos del Aleijadinho Standing high on a platform reached by a slightly curved divided staircase carrying on its parapets statues of the twelve prophets in soapstone (pedra sabão) the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas is approached via a ramped forecourt between six chapels marking Stations of the Cross (the Passos) Dating from the second half of the 18th century the church with its magnificent Italian rococo interior is a masterpiece of the Baroque style reflecting in its architecture and ornamentation the transition period in which it was built The soapstone statues together with the polychrome wooden sculptures depicting scenes of Christ’s Passion housed in the chapels stand as a crowning achievement of the creative genius of Francisco Antônio Lisboa who bequeathed to humanity a truly impressive body of work Criterion (i): The architectural and sculptural complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos represents a singular artistic achievement reflecting the apex of Christian art in Latin America a thoroughly original and expressive work of the Baroque style transported to the tropics Criterion (iv): The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas marks a crossroads in the evolution of mid-17th century religious architecture in Portuguese America slightly recessed towers and innovative rococo style façade which converge to form an important example of Baroque art in Latin America The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas remains in good condition The material whole continues to express the full significance of the values attributed to the cultural property representing a unique artistic achievement and outstanding example of 18th century Brazilian architecture Despite the changes brought on by the urban growth of Congonhas the Sanctuary remains intact and survives to this day as a religious icon of the region The architectural and sculptural complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Matozinhos in Congonhas has maintained its intrinsic values thanks to the effective conservation of its constituent elements including: the church of Bom Jesus decorated with soapstone sculptures of the prophets; and the chapels marking the stations of the Cross with expressive sculptural groups representing the Passion of Christ Despite the changes brought on by Congonhas’ urban growth the Sanctuary remains intact and continues to stand as a focus for pilgrimage throughout the region Since the Sanctuary’s federal designation in 1939 as an historical site officially recognized through its registration on UNESCO’s World Heritage List the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional – IPHAN) has worked assiduously to protect and conserve the location with a view to preserving the cultural property’s significance and the attendant values attributed to it The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas was designated a federal heritage site by IPHAN on September 8 The votive offering room in the Sanctuary’s interior where the faithful deposit objects as thanks for the blessings obtained through Our Father Bom Jesus’s divine intercession was designated a federal heritage site by IPHAN on January 29 Construction is underway on a space designed to value the architectural and landscaping complex of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos in Congonhas and house the Baroque and Stonework Studies Reference Center (Centro de Referência do Barroco e Estudos da Pedra) The project is an initiative of IPHAN in partnership with the Congonhas Municipal Government and the UNESCO Brazil Office Proposals have been put forward to expand the protected area around the site to include not just the immediate surrounding areas but a substantial perimeter encompassing the Architectural and Urban Complex of the city of Congonhas which has progressively become a center for religious pilgrimage due principally to the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhos IPHAN has implemented a series of measures in partnership with the Monumenta Program and the Congonhas Municipal Government in an effort to reclaim and value the heritage monuments located in the Architectural Complex The Monumenta Program is an urban cultural heritage reclamation program operated by the Ministry of Culture and funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) through which substantial financial investments have been made to enhance the capacity of the municipal government to manage local cultural properties and reclaim significant historical spaces and buildings throughout the city The municipal government is currently in the process of approving the designation of the Serra de Santo Antônio as a heritage site with a view to reinforcing the protection of this critical element of the Congonhas cultural landscape sets out rules and guidelines for the use and occupation of areas around the municipality’s historical monuments New construction projects in the municipality are subject to joint reviews by IPHAN’s Technical Office in Congonhas and the Municipal Government a measure intended to mitigate the degradation of the areas around the Sanctuary’s perimeter The key challenge identified in the process is the need to adopt a management approach for the historic center centered on fostering the site’s integration with the surrounding urban landscape through a process of active inclusion of the various communities Matosinhos©DRTop 10 things to do in MatosinhosCool vibes We’ve found the top 10 things to do in Matosinhos Look no further – Matosinhos is the answer breathe in the sea breeze or eat the best fish in town Get to know the best places to enjoy this cool neighbourhood while you get your tan on. The ice creams at Modì – Gelateria Italiana are made daily by hand and are the best way to end a great day at the beach. The flavours vary but if they have the pistachio or watermelon in stock, there’s no need to consider any of the others. © João SaramagoWednesday is the day to venture up the 46-metre lighthouse at Leça It’s free and offers the best view of the area ©DRGrab a wetsuit and your board and make waves off Praia de Matosinhos. If you didn’t bring any supplies don’t worry, you can rent equipment as well as take lessons at the likes of SurfAventura, Onda Pura and Surf’in Monkeys – all of which are in the vicinity of this beach. ©João SaramagoStill a working market, but also now a place for great prepared food – from sushi to veggie dishes, cakes and speciality coffees – and a design incubator. Fotografia: Marco DuarteAntonio Mezzero, a master pizzaiolo from Naples and ambassador of Neapolitan pizza in Portugal, is the mentor at Pulcinella, a restaurant where regulars wait patiently to be seated. That’s because the pizzas are made in a wood-fired oven in real Neapolitan style, with thin crusts, thick edges and fresh ingredients, some of which are imported straight from Italy. ©DRRaising the profile of architecture in a city that is home to Álvaro Siza Vieira, the first Portuguese to win the Pritzker Prize, is the mission of the House of Architecture. Whether you’re a specialist in the field or not, it’s worth visiting this building, which once belonged to Siza’s family. ©DRNamed Building of the Year 2017 in the Public Architecture category by the highly respected ArchDaily online magazine, the Leixões Porto Cruise Terminal is a great building to photograph, thanks to its spiral shape and shiny white exterior (using tiles made by Portuguese company Vista Alegre). The terminal is also home to the Sea Center of the University of Porto’s Science and Technology Park, an important maritime research unit. © DRDesigned by Álvaro Siza Vieira, the Pool of the Tides is made up of a collection of saltwater pools – one just for children – that became a listed national monument in 2006. During the summer it’s a real hit. ©DRIt is at this fresh produce market where many of Porto’s top chefs stock up on fresh fish and shellfish Even if you don’t take anything home RecommendedFotografia: João SaramagoIt’s a restaurant called Terminal 4450 it’s in Leça and the concept revolves around There are suitcases at the end of a long corridor check-in boards and a menu like a passport Open-air music concerts, afternoons on the terrace, refreshing dives and even cultural programs, the month of July in Porto and the surrounding area promises to be varied and very lively. There are games, performances, acrobatics, a seasonal market and even an assault on the Fort of Nossa Senhora das Neves. In addition, there are itinerant performances with mischievous pirates, epic characters, music, juggling and much more. Admission is free. Where: Fort of Nossa Senhora das Neves, in Leça da Palmeira If you want to take advantage of the summer heat to enjoy an open-air concert and more, then here’s the agenda for July : Where: Estádio do Mar, Sra. da Hora, Matosinhos If you want to feel the warmth of Spanish culture up close, you can choose one of two possible times, namely 19:30 and 21:30. What can you expect? A show with professional dancers, singers and guitarists, which showcases six different palos. Where: Hilton Porto Gaia, Rua de Serpa Pinto 124, Vila Nova de Gaia However, this isn’t the only alternative available to you. In fact, in Greater Porto there are other similar initiatives taking place in other municipalities, in parks, gardens and green spaces, with free access… Everything to liven up your summer even more! In all, the route covers around 3 km and features 25 installations, in an introspective and colorful journey under the theme “Dreams and Illusions”. This is a municipal initiative that runs until October in various green spaces in Porto. The program includes yoga classes, pilates, tai chi and the practice of the Rose Method. In addition, participation is free. However, prior registration is required. All you have to do is send an e-mail to desporto@agoraporto.pt by 5.30pm each Friday. With the seal of quality of the Ocubo studio , for over an hour you’ll travel between 360º three-dimensional paintings, giant sunflowers and various interactive installations. Where: Edifício da Alfândega, R. Nova da Alfândega There are pools overlooking the sea and Atlantic waters, others surrounded by idyllic green spaces. So just pick your favorite spot and dive into summer! In this show, the audiovisual world of “Spiritus” is combined with the melody of classical works enhanced by the sound of the pipe organ. Bach, Vivaldi and Hans Zimmer are some of the artists on the line-up. Where: Igreja dos Clérigos, Rua de São Filipe de Nery Editor’s note: the article with suggestions of what to do in July in Porto will be updated whenever necessary, with the insertion of new plans! Text description provided by the architects. A vacant warehouse, once linked to the fish canning industry, was chosen to house two architectural agencies: Studio “Nuno Sampaio Arquitetos” and Innovation Lab “Estratégia Urbana”. The intervention consisted of cutting out a volume that moulds and adapts itself to the spatial needs of the compartments that require greater privacy as well as individualized thermal and acoustic control, namely the offices and the kitchen and toilet areas. plan 01The central area of this volume includes the offices and meeting room, which are shared by the two companies, allowing a physical separation between the Architecture Studio and the Auditorium of Estratégia Urbana. From this central core there is access to the basement floor, a 100m² area dedicated to a model-building workshop, archive space, storage and technical installations. © Fernando Guerra | FG+SGThe metal outer layer of the volume is a counterpoint to the surrounding white space as well as to the infrastructural walls that ensure artificial lighting This intervention has privileged a global perspective of the space illuminated by the central skylight which also ensures natural ventilation to the entire space © Cláudia Paiva | Aqui pode saborear o seu gelado na esplanada The ice creams at Modì – Gelateria Italiana are made daily by hand and are the best way to end a great day at the beach The flavours vary but if they have the pistachio or watermelon in stock there’s no need to consider any of the others A surf spot is in danger of being destroyed in Portugal after the Minister of the Sea announced the 300-meter extension of the breakwater and deepening of the entrance channel anteport and rotation basin of the Port of Leixões let this be a case study to surfers around the world of how easily waves can be threatened anywhere a group of surfers protested against the project warning that the prolongation of the jetty would end with the waves of Matosinhos the work is set to go ahead anyway with the minister announcing an investment of €43.4 million with the Turkish investor Yilport That investment alone is just a drop in the bucket as the entire port is receiving more than half a billion euros to increase its capacity and an entirely new terminal to receive bigger ships Some projects are already underway and expected to be finished by 2021 while the entire port project is scheduled to be completed by 2026 as certain plans are in the engineering stage or await environmental impact assessments The minister was unable to give a definitive answer in order to ensure that surfing won’t be compromised on Matosinhos beach but insists there will be compensatory measures for all who live on the “economy of the sea.” To that end there are reportedly €2 million set to be applied as compensations Businesses that have to move “will be reimbursed of all expenses.” While the issue is greater than simply settling a matter of finances even those numbers represent a matter of bread crumbs as compensation to the local community This is a situation that obviously displeases the local surf community with the future of their livelihood hanging in the balance The Association of Surfing Schools of Portugal (AESP) argues that the extension of the current breakwater will reduce between 40 to 60 percent of any particular swell’s intensity in Praia de Matosinhos in addition to likely increasing pollution and intensifying erosion south of the beach which has already garnered hundreds of shares and plenty of attention on social networks A website has since been created to give the people a voice on this issue and aims to inform people of the potential consequences of the project The Administration of the Port of Leixões (APDL) acknowledges surfing as a part of the community and economy here and in their own promotional video for the project they included it as an activity to be considered in the development of the port This is proof that the surf community carries some weight in the region and if organized can be an obstacle in seeing this development through as planned Tourism in Portugal is growing but it’s not strong enough to implement a governmental policy preserving this pastime It’s totally contradictory to publicize the natural wonders of the country and then destroy them in the name of money Note: You can find the petition to save Matosinhos here. This piece was made with contributions from BeachCam The executive director of the Castro Group, the company responsible for creating the 'Fuse Valley' project, in Matosinhos, said that the work should start "later this year". "We are now reaching the final stage of the project and we will perhaps start the work this year", said the executive director of the real estate development company, Paulo Castro. Speaking to journalists, on the sidelines of the international real estate event MIPIM, Paulo Castro said he estimated that between the second half of 2026 and January 2027 the first phase of the project, budgeted at around 200 million euros (investment shared with Farfetch), is completed. The two remaining phases of the project, which include the creation of more offices, services and common spaces, should be completed between 2027 and 2030. "I would really like to see the project fully built and operational by 2030," he said. The technological innovation centre, known as 'Fuse Valley', in Leça do Balio, in the municipality of Matosinhos, in the district of Porto, will consist of 24 buildings that will house offices, housing, a hotel and various services. A "substantial" part of the offices will be occupied by Farfetch (a luxury fashion platform), said the businessman, adding that "some negotiations" are already underway to accommodate other companies and services. "The main objective is to have the day-to-day services and needs available to those who work there," he said, noting that, once completed, the project will create 10,000 jobs. The hotel, which will be "anchored on a 'business' hotel concept", will have 70 rooms and occupy an area of 12,000 square meters, where various common spaces are planned, such as "rooms for events, congresses, spaces for ' coworking' and a spa". According to Paulo Castro, the group is still "in talks with some operators", having not yet defined the business model for the hotel unit. "We don't have the business model defined, nor the deal closed, because at this stage we haven't decided whether the hotel will start in the first phase or in a next phase [of the project]", he noted, saying he believes that within a year this issue may be resolved. On November 11, 2022, a publication in Diário da República (DR) stated that the Matosinhos Chamber had suspended, for two years, the Municipal Master Plan (PDM) to allow the construction of the technological innovation centre. "The proposed suspension of the plan thus proves to be essential, otherwise it will make it impossible to carry out an undertaking of great importance for the municipality", referred to the municipality, led by the socialist Luísa Salgueiro. The "Fuse Valley" project was one of the four finalists for the 'Best New Development' category of the MIPIM awards, an event that brings together in Cannes (France) more than six thousand investors and international financial institutions and in which Greater Porto, brand created by the municipalities of Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos to attract more investment to the Atlantic Front region. We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to, we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small. You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time. Send us your comments or opinion on this article. 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