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Free registration for U15 and U18 teams runs through October 14. See divisions, available spots, the registration form and the Japa Basketball 2026 schedule in Porto Alegre.
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Learn who can take part in EPTC Notice 001/2026, how to apply, how the 34 spaces are distributed and the dates for approval, appeals and the drawing.
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See Cinemateca Capitólio's free September 26 to 30 schedule, with films, screening times, a post-film discussion and series continuing into October.
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Check the hours for the orchid exhibition at Porto Alegre's Public Market, Saturday's free activities, and how the sales area works.
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Porto Alegre Mobility and Traffic6 articlesBuses, traffic, road closures, parking, bike lanes, and changes for people moving around the city.
Porto Alegre Public Authorities and Oversight3 articlesCity Hall, the City Council, budgets, contracts, the Master Plan, and public decisions explained with documents and context.
Porto Alegre Events, Culture and Leisure9 articlesFestivals, fairs, parks, concerts, sports, culture, and activities to enjoy Porto Alegre.
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The FIVRS exhibition at Museu de Arte do Paço has been extended through October 9. Check the address, hours, free admission, online access and the different end date in Pelotas.
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EPTC began installation on September 22 on the Elevada da Conceição access ramp. Enforcement starts only after new signage and official public notice.
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See ticket prices, which gates use each price tier, who qualifies for reduced admission and how free entry for very young children works.
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Porto Alegre extended the deadline to October 21 for adoption projects under the José Loureiro da Silva and José Eduardo Utzig viaducts. See the sites, eligibility, submission proc...
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Learn where to check the Sotero dos Reis final list, the difference between selected applicants and alternates, and how the apartment choice order works.
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Learn how to apply to Porto Alegre's Prefeito de Praça program, check available squares through the 156 WhatsApp service, prepare the required documents and understand the voluntee...
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The guided walk leaves from the Visitor Center, lasts about two hours and has limited capacity. The official notice still does not state the starting time.
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The new round accepts community, amateur and school sports projects until September 25; see who can apply, the schedule, kit rules and the official form caveat.
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CMAS is accepting civil society candidacies through September 22. See the three segments, six seats per group, location, hours and confirmed schedule.
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Applications are open until September 30 for up to 30 tourism agents. Check eligibility, required documents, scoring criteria, covered costs, participant obligations and dates.
Read articleFree registration for U15 and U18 teams runs through October 14. See divisions, available spots, the registration form and the Japa Basketball 2026 schedule in Porto Alegre.
Read articleLearn where to check the Sotero dos Reis final list, the difference between selected applicants and alternates, and how the apartment choice order works.
Read articleLearn how to apply to Porto Alegre's Prefeito de Praça program, check available squares through the 156 WhatsApp service, prepare the required documents and understand the voluntee...
Read articleBuses, traffic, road closures, parking, bike lanes, and changes for people moving around the city.
Weekend guide with times, affected roads, road blocks and special transport operations for Porto Alegre's main events.
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Three intersections begin detector enforcement on September 21. See the speed limits, how the 11 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. tolerance works, and what changes for drivers.
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See the 18 roads included in EPTC's September 14 to 20 Radar Operation and learn how to check points in EPTC Transparente and Waze.
Read articleLearn who can take part in EPTC Notice 001/2026, how to apply, how the 34 spaces are distributed and the dates for approval, appeals and the drawing.
Read articleCity Hall, the City Council, budgets, contracts, the Master Plan, and public decisions explained with documents and context.
Porto Alegre's POAISS covers several types of ISS tax debt. Learn about the discounts, September installment terms and checks to make before enrolling.
Read articlePorto Alegre extended the deadline to October 21 for adoption projects under the José Loureiro da Silva and José Eduardo Utzig viaducts. See the sites, eligibility, submission proc...
Read articleCMAS is accepting civil society candidacies through September 22. See the three segments, six seats per group, location, hours and confirmed schedule.
Read articleFestivals, fairs, parks, concerts, sports, culture, and activities to enjoy Porto Alegre.
An updated guide to visiting Acampamento Farroupilha through September 20, with free admission, hours, final-days programming, workshops and visitor services.
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See what is already confirmed for Oktoberfest Porto Alegre 2026, how to follow the parade on foot and which Historic Center landmarks are part of the circuit.
Read articleSee Cinemateca Capitólio's free September 26 to 30 schedule, with films, screening times, a post-film discussion and series continuing into October.
Read articleCheck the hours for the orchid exhibition at Porto Alegre's Public Market, Saturday's free activities, and how the sales area works.
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