Rio’s Mayor Stops Niemeyer Renovation
Rio’s mayor, Eduardo Paes, recently called for renovation works on a building designed by the late Oscar Niemeyer to be...
January 8, 2013Topic
Rio
Transoeste BRT Construction Faults: Daily
The contractor in charge of the construction of the BRT Transoeste line, Scenario, recently came under fire as potholes left...
January 8, 2013
Tattoo Week Rio on Starts Friday, Jan. 4th
Following hot on the heels of the New Year’s celebrations, Rio Tattoo Week starts on Friday, January 4th for three...
January 1, 2013
Record Numbers for New Year 2013: Daily
The popularity of Rio’s New Year’s Eve celebrations continued to grow this year with an estimated 2.3 million people gathering...
January 1, 2013
Rio Hostel Hit by Armed Robbery: Daily
Four men have led an armed robbery on a hostel in Copacabana, Zona Sul (South Zone), stealing money and property...
January 1, 2013
Brazil Power Cuts Amid Heat Wave: Daily
Passengers and workers at Rio’s Galeão International Airport were left sweltering after a power outage meant buildings were left without...
December 28, 2012
New Year’s 2013 on Copacabana Beach
With the New Year fast approaching the Copacabana district is engaged in final preparations for the upcoming festivities.
December 25, 2012
Trump Towers Planned for Port Zone in Rio
American real estate tycoon Donald Trump with partners is developing office buildings estimated at between R$5 billion and R$6 billion...
December 25, 2012
Looking Forward to 2013
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As usual the idea of another year having come and gone so quickly is...
December 25, 2012