Portela samba school is declared intangible cultural heritage of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
Portela samba has been officially declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Rio de Janeiro. Governor Claudio Castro sanctioned the law..
December 6, 2021Section
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Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo soccer player fatally runs over delivery man
The election day of a traditional Brazilian club like Flamengo was changed by the news that came from the country's...
December 5, 2021
Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro suspends ‘vaccination passports’ in malls, taxis and driver apps; retains for bars and restaurants
Hall published Friday in the Municipal Official Gazette an amendment to the decree issued the previous day on the "vaccination...
December 3, 2021
Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro expands vaccination certificate requirements, although first Brazilian Omicron cases had been vaccinated
Omicron cases in BrazilAlthough the first Omicron cases in Brazil involve vaccinated individuals, Rio de Janeiro expands vaccination
December 2, 2021
Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro city investigates suspected Omicron variant case
The Rio de Janeiro Municipal Health Secretariat (SMS) Surveillance Superintendence is conducting an epidemiological investigation,..
December 2, 2021
Covid-19: More Brazilian capitals decide not to have official New Year’s Eve parties
Amidst the upsurge of the covid-19 pandemic abroad, major Brazilian cities have decided not to hold New Year's Eve events.
November 29, 2021
Survey shows pessimistic consumer and optimistic business people in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro
A survey shows a mismatch in the perception of the economy between consumers and business people in Rio de Janeiro.
November 29, 2021
Eight outdoor venues to enjoy on sunny days in Rio de Janeiro
little by little, restoring its spirit - one marked by eventful street life, bustling public squares, and busy outdoor bars.
November 27, 2021
New Year’s Eve canceled or celebrated in Brazil? The situation varies widely among capital cities
The holding of New Year's Eve ("Reveillon") festivities with the public and the traditional fireworks entered a waiting
November 26, 2021