International Olympic Committee Evaluates Rio: Daily
In a press conference, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, acknowledged the progress...
March 22, 2014Topic
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Final Blocos Continue Amid Trash Strike in Rio: Daily
All fifteen post-Carnival blocos scheduled in Rio this weekend will go on despite the street sweeper strike.
March 8, 2014
Comlurb President Says Sticking to its Crisis Manual: Daily
Comlurb is referring to its “crisis manual” to accelerate the emergency garbage collection in areas most affected by the street...
March 7, 2014
Businesses in Rio Experience Slower Carnival in 2014
Although official predictions by Rio de Janeiro show an increase in revenue for Carnival 2014, many local businesses feel a...
March 4, 2014
Fitness Circuit Training on the Beach in Rio
A new wave of exercise options have come to Rio's beaches, fitness circuit training from Flamengo to Recreio.
March 4, 2014
Brazil to Simplify Importing During Global Events
Goods shipped in for the World Cup and Olympic Games will be given contractual temporary entry.
February 25, 2014
Finding Middle Eastern Food in Rio
From up-market eateries to on-the-go wraps and esfihas, Rio offers something for those with a craving for the tastes of...
February 25, 2014
Rio’s Sambódromo’s 30th Anniversary: Daily
This Sunday the Marquês de Sapucaí will bring together Samba Schools from the Series A and the Special Group to...
February 22, 2014
Rio Court Hears from Police Accused in Amarildo Case: Daily
A Rio court has begun hearing the 25 policemen indicted over the death of Rocinha bricklayer Amarildo.
February 22, 2014