Studying Architecture in Rio de Janeiro Draws Interest
High-profile events and increasing focus on Brazil's infrastructure create the optimum moment to study architecture in Rio de Janeiro.
July 22, 2014Topic
Olympics
IOC Predicts 480,000 Tourists in Rio for 2016 Olympics: Daily
Brazil tourism minister expects World Cup effect will help Rio to surpass the predicted figure for attendees in Rio for...
July 15, 2014
Brazil Increases Rio 2016 Olympic Budget: Daily
Brazilian authorities have revealed that the infrastructure budget for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 will be R$24.1 billion...
April 18, 2014
Rio’s BRT Transcarioca Running 46 Percent Over Budget
Design issues and 24-hour work days have led to the BRT Transcarioca highway running over budget and behind schedule in...
April 8, 2014
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, 2014
Transcarioca is 88 Percent Complete in Rio
The Transcarioca express highway for buses that will connect Galeão Airport to Barra da Tijuca is 88 percent complete.
March 18, 2014
Philip Wilkinson, Media Manager for Rio 2016
With vast experience gained during the last three Olympic Games, Wilkinson is preparing for the first Olympic Games in South...
March 11, 2014
Yacht Race Brings Rugby to Rio Beach
Competitors from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race have spent the past week in Rio, recovering between legs 1...
October 15, 2013
IOC Appraises Rio 2016 Preparations
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) inspectors completed their fifth trip to Rio September 2nd to review preparations and gave cautious...
September 3, 2013