Arkady Petrov
Arkady Petrov is a Russian native living between Brazil and China. He holds a Master degree in Journalism and International Relations.
Refugees Struggle to Revalidate Diplomas in Brazil, Says UNHCR
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Foreigners required to revalidate their higher education qualifications face various administrative barriers in Brazil, according to the United Nations...
World’s Largest Floating Bookstore Arriving Soon in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The ship MV Logos Hope, considered the largest floating bookstore in the world, is currently docked in Santos, on...
“She Really is Ugly, it’s no lie”, Jokes Brazil’s Economy Minister about Brigitte Macron, Apologizes Later
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, attempted to minimize President Jair Bolsonaro's statements addressed to the first...
Tourism Institute Launches New Actions to Promote Brazil as Tourist Destination
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Aiming to promote Brazil as a tourist destination abroad, the Brazilian Tourism Institute (EMBRATUR) introduced yesterday, September 5th, the...
Brazilian Foreign Minister Says Amazon Crisis is “False”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Foreign Minister Ernesto Araújo said the increase in fires in the Amazon this year is a "false crisis" that...
Expats Deem Life in Brazil Unsafe; Quality of Life Low Despite Locals´ Friendliness
RIO DE JANEIRO, BAZIL - Brazil comes 61st out of 64 destinations in the Expat Insider 2019 survey, ranking among the ten worst destinations...
Brazil Senate Ensures Rio State to Receive R$2.5 Billion in Pre-Salt Auction Proceeds
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The bill determining the distribution of pre-salt surplus resources among states and municipalities was voted on Tuesday, September 3rd, in...
Health Ministry Confirms 2,753 Measles Cases in Brazil, 2,708 in São Paulo State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Health Ministry reported yesterday, September 4th, that from June 9th to August 31st, 2,753 cases of measles were...
STF Justice Gilmar Mendes Repeats Himself, Again Saying Lula Deserves Retrial
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes has for the second time harshly criticized Lava Jato's modus operandi, and prosecutor...
Bolsonaro’s Chief of Staff to Propose Extension of Armed Forces Presence in Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Onyx Lorenzoni, the Presidential Chief of Staff, said yesterday, September 3rd, that he plans to suggest to President Jair...
Bolsonaro Calls for Bill to Ban Gender Ideology in Brazilian Elementary Schools
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday, September 3rd, that he directed the Ministry of Education to draft a bill...
Amazon Fires Torched Area Equal to 4.2 Million Soccer Fields in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The August fires in the Amazon burned 29,944 square kilometers of the biome, the equivalent to 4.2 million soccer...
São Paulo Governor Orders Removal of School Booklet on Sex and Gender Diversity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, September 3rd, Governor João Doria ordered the removal of some material on science for students in the...
Organized Crime Responsible for Amazon Deforestation, Says Brazil’s Prosecutor General
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's prosecutor general, Raquel Dodge, said on Monday, September 2nd, that organized crime is to blame for the deforestation...