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Brazil, France, Guiana, and Suriname conducted the exercise ‘Fer de Lance 2023’
The Armed Forces of Brazil, France, Guiana, and Suriname participated in the combined exercise Fer de Lance 2023, which took place, between March 7...
Dogs and cats are considered invasive species in Brazil
Dogs and cats are the most popular domestic animals in the world.
Many Brazilians consider them to be part of the family.
But not everyone knows...
Visa exemption could generate up to US$155 million per year in tourism in Brazil
By Alexandre Saconi
The country could generate at least R$800 million (US$155 million) more annually in tourism without resuming visa requirements for citizens from Australia,...
East Timor’s non-oil GDP grew 3.9% in 2022
East Timor's non-oil gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.9% in 2022, with the economy growing above double digits in the last quarter of...
Almost 80% of young San Tomeans want to leave the country
About 80% of young San Tomeans want to leave the country for better living conditions, namely employment, and health.
Many have lost hope in the...
Cape Verde with record of over 835,000 tourists in 2022 – INE
According to the report Guest Movement in Cape Verde in 2022, with tourism statistics produced by INE, the number of guests last year surpassed...
CPLP welcomes entry into force of the Law on Foreigners in Portugal and Mozambique
The ministers "reiterated that approval of the Mobility Agreement between Member States of the CPLP by the XIII Conference of Heads of State and...
Growth in sub-Saharan Africa to slow to 3.5% this year – Fitch Solutions
By Luzia Santos
Fitch Solutions consultancy said a few days ago that sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth would slow to 3.5% this year, down from 3.6%...
Dominican Republic is interested in becoming an associate observer of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries
By Luzia Santos
The Dominican Republic will apply to become an associate observer of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP).
CPLP's executive secretary, Zacarias da Costa,...
Owini to replicate Angola’s “Water for All” program in Ivory Coast
By Adnardo Barros
The "Water for All" program implemented in Angolan villages will be replicated in Ivory Coast by Owini, a subsidiary of the Israeli...
Proposal for climate neutrality target by 2030 is rejected in a referendum in Berlin
A proposal to adopt the goal of making Berlin climate neutral by 2030 was rejected in a referendum this Sunday (26) because it did...
The ‘most annoying airport passengers’; see if you are one
Anxiety, haste, and impatience are some normal sensations we feel when we are about to fly.
But what about when it gets out of hand?
Travel...
Shooting at fund raiser party leaves three dead in Brazil
Three people were killed, including the assailant, and two were wounded during a shooting at a party in a club in the city of...
US and Canada considering intervention in Haiti
According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, sending an intervention force to Haiti is being discussed in Washington.
President Joe Biden will discuss the...