New Luxury Shopping Mall in Barra: Daily
The newest and most extravagant shopping mall in the Cidade Maravilhosa, ‘The Village’ celebrated its grand opening last night in...
December 4, 2012Topic
Rio
New Metro Line 70% Over Budget: Daily
Rio’s new Metro (Subway) Line 4, will cost R$8.5 billion (US$4 billion), seventy percent more than the R$5 billion (US$2.4...
December 4, 2012
US Consul General in Rio, John Creamer
On August 25th, diplomat John S. Creamer took office as U.S. Consul General to Rio de Janeiro, replacing Dennis Hearne,...
November 20, 2012
The 17th Gay Pride Parade in Rio: Daily
Many thousands of partygoers have taken to the streets of Copacabana for Rio's 17th annual Gay Pride parade, with an...
November 19, 2012
Air France Scare on Rio-Paris Route: Daily
Passengers on Air France flight AF445 from Rio to Paris have reached the French capital after their plane was forced...
November 17, 2012
Rio Looks to Limit New Oil Royalties Bill
Brazilian President Rousseff has until November 30th to decide whether she will veto sections of a controversial new bill, set...
November 13, 2012
Watching NFL Football While in Rio
Nothing beats watching a big game with friends at a bar full of fans, and Rio provides a handful of...
November 6, 2012
Back2Black Festival 2012 Back in Rio
Festival goers in Rio de Janeiro will not be disappointed by the amazing line-up that the Back2Black Festival has in...
October 30, 2012
Rio’s Sugarloaf Cable Car Turns 100: Daily
The Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar - the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car – celebrates its centenary this Saturday, October 27th.
October 27, 2012