New conservation areas considered in Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone
The lowlands behind Barra de Tijuca, including parts of Vargem, Recreio, and Jacarepaguá neighborhoods, are undergoing analysis and consultation for...
September 21, 2021Topic
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Brazil’s first pet-welcoming beach kiosk to be inaugurated today in Rio de Janeiro
In an unprecedented partnership, Orla Rio, the concessionaire responsible for managing 309 kiosks in the region from Leme to Pontal,...
September 19, 2021
Ocean reclaims Rio de Janeiro beach town Atafona; waters advance and residents retreat
Over the last few decades Atafona, a small seaside town located in the North of Rio de Janeiro State, has...
September 6, 2021
Covid-19: Rio de Janeiro wants to vaccinate all those over 60 with 3rd dose by October 30
On the same day that vaccination of 17-year-old adolescents against the Covid-19 began, the Rio de Janeiro city government announced...
August 27, 2021
Rio de Janeiro to return to Brazil’s cruise season in November
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of Rio de Janeiro sent a letter to the Ministry of Tourism on...
August 26, 2021
Rio de Janeiro state records lowest number of homicides in July since 1991
The state of Rio de Janeiro recorded the lowest number of homicides in the first seven months of the year...
August 21, 2021
Covid-19: Even with 71% vaccinated, Rio de Janeiro extends restrictions due to high transmission risk
With a high risk of transmission, occupancy rates of intensive care beds above 90%, and classification as an epicenter of...
August 20, 2021
Delta variant found in half of Covid-19 samples collected in city of Rio de Janeiro
The delta variant was found in 56.6% of samples collected last month in the capital city of Rio de Janeiro....
August 16, 2021
Rock in Rio confirms Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato as attractions in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato have been confirmed for Rock in Rio 2022. The two...
August 11, 2021