Baseball, a Growing Sport in Brazil
“America’s pastime” is being played in Brazil and although muffled by the football (soccer) enthusiasts’ shouts of Gooool, the cracking...
August 14, 2012Topic
Rio
Brazil’s Song for Rio 2016 Olympics: Daily
On Monday the Olympic flag arrives in Brazil and Brazilian musicians have come together to create an anthem for the...
August 14, 2012
Brazil Going for Gold in Olympic Finals: Daily
Brazil has its sights set on a number of potential gold medals in various disciplines – including volleyball and boxing...
August 11, 2012
Building Bridges in Rio: BRT Transcarioca
Construction is underway on Ponte Estaiada do Fundão, a Cable-Styled bridge that will span 400m between Ilha do Fundão and...
August 7, 2012
Rio to Gain Olympic Training Center: Daily
It has been announced that Rio's Olympic Park in Barra da Tijuca will be transformed into an Olympic Training Center...
August 4, 2012
Rio Limits Tourist Helicopter Traffic
Rio signed the Termo de Ajustamento de Conduta (TAC) to stem the noise pollution created by frequent helicopter flights over...
July 31, 2012
Abayomy and Makula at Teatro Rival: Daily
Saturday night’s show at Teatro Rival, with partners Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra and Makula Festa, marked a significant milestone for the...
July 29, 2012
Orquestra Voadora Flying Higher in Rio
From a 2008 Rio Carnival bloco, emerged a union of instrumental musicians operating by the name of ‘Orquestra Voadora,’ meaning...
July 24, 2012
Making Feijoada: Brazil’s National Dish
Most traditional restaurants in Brazil serve feijoada, but for the kitchen-competent, this home-style mouth-watering experience tastes best at home.
July 24, 2012