Reviewing the Rio 2016 Olympic Zones
The 2016 Olympics will bring 10,500 athletes to Rio, competing across four Olympic Zones: the Barra Zone, Copacabana Zone, Maracanã...
May 21, 2013Topic
2016 Olympics
Rains Cripple Transportation in Rio: Daily
Heavy rains hit Rio in the early hours yesterday, causing the closure of Santos Dumont Airport, much flooding, heavy traffic...
May 18, 2013
Comparing Rio Cost, and Quality, of Living
São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro rank in the top fifteen most expensive cities in the world, according to Mercer's...
May 7, 2013
Rio Rugby Club Launch Nossa Paixão
The Rio Rugby Club launched the new project “Rugby é Nossa Paixão” (Rugby is Our Passion) in Rio’s largest favela...
March 26, 2013
First Olympic Delays for Rio 2016
Planning for the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio has progressed smoothly until recently, with the delay of...
December 25, 2012
Controversy Over Y Pier in Port Zone
The purposed location for a new Y shaped pier capable of docking six cruise ships is causing waves of controversy...
December 11, 2012
Leblon, Ipanema Metro Construction Pains
Construction of the six new Line 4 Metro stations in Leblon and Ipanema is proving controversial, as residents react to...
November 27, 2012
Rio 2016 Olympic Golf Course Controversy
Rio mayor Eduardo Paes has caused a stir with controversial plans for the new Olympic golf course set to be...
November 6, 2012
Jacarepaguá Water Improvement Works
Preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games include water drainage projects to prevent future flooding and improve water quality in Jacarepaguá.
October 2, 2012