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Pedro Duarte on Bolhão: tradition must remain, but 'the old market is dead'
The Mayor of Porto defended the current modernization of the Bolhão Market despite an ongoing court challenge by the local merchants' association, which alleges that the latest tender rules favor restaurants over fresh produce traders. A court-ordered suspension of the tender process is currently in effect while the case proceeds, though the Mayor stated that market operations remain unaffected.
Why it mattersIf you are a vendor, small business owner, or frequent the Bolhão Market, be aware that the tender process for stalls is currently suspended by the courts, and market policies remain a subject of legal and political dispute.
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