Tax Breaks for Telecom Companies: Daily
Brazil announced plans to allow telecom companies tax breaks provided they make additional infrastructure investments totaling R$16 - R$18 billion...
February 19, 2013Topic
Rio
Angra Nuclear Plans Restarted in Brazil
Brazil's government restarts discussions about the installation of new nuclear reactors and power plants in the country to relieve strained...
February 12, 2013
Best Bars in Rio de Janeiro in 2013
Expatriates and travelers in Rio missing the more traditional bars of home; complete with imported beers, familiar décor and wooden...
February 12, 2013
Home Furnishing in Rio on a Budget
Anyone who has moved to Rio and needs to furnish an apartment will be looking for where to find good...
February 12, 2013
Carnival Starts with More Police: Daily
The number of police on duty during the Carnival has been stepped up this year to 14,454 in order to...
February 8, 2013
Going to the Sambódromo for Carnival
The Rio Carnival draws around a million visitors to the city and at the center of teh party is the...
February 5, 2013
Consulting Group Helps Rio Hotel Industry
A new consulting firm in Rio plans to help the hotel industry prepare for the demands of hosting global mega-events...
February 5, 2013
Petrobras Profits at Eight Year Low: Daily
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-majority-owned oil producer announced profits of R$21.1 billion in 2012, a 36.6 percent drop from 2011, and an...
February 5, 2013
Blocos in Rio Draw Huge Crowds: Daily
Carnival blocos – street parties – have drawn big crowds, with the traditional “Simpatia é Quase Amor” bloco in Ipanema...
February 3, 2013