Setting Up a Business in Brazil, a Panel Discussion in Rio
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One way of making a living in Brazil is by setting up a new business here. As the process can be complicated and full of bureaucratic hurdles to overcome, bookkeeping company Europartner will explain the details and answer questions at The Rio Times TALKS […]
Rio’s Carioca Cricket Club Plans More for June: Sponsored
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Carioca Cricket Club (CCC), which was founded in 2011, is rolling forward with their 2015 season as the third intra-club match of the year was held on Saturday, May 16th, at the São Fernando Polo & Cricket Club near Itaguaí. June is looking to […]
New Biodiversity Law Receives Mixed Reviews in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff sanctioned on Wednesday, May 20th, the new Biodiversity Law, which regulates access to the country’s genetic wealth. President Rousseff said the new law would allow Brazil to advance in the biotechnology race. The law, while receiving praises from government agencies, has […]
Olympic Rings Unveiled in Rio de Janeiro
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday, May 20th, officials unveiled the Olympic rings structure in Madureira Park located in the Zona Norte (North Zone) neighborhood of Madureira in Rio de Janeiro. The park will be one of three future sites where the public will be able to view, […]
Brazilian Cities Unable to Cope with Wave of Haitian Refugees
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian federal government has suspended the transportation of Haitian immigrants from the Northern state of Acre to São Paulo city until a new plan for the relocation of these refugees has been found. On Tuesday, São Paulo city mayor, Fernando Haddad, complained that the […]
Cyclist Stabbed at Rio’s Lagoa, Died From His Injuries
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A cyclist taking his usual route along the Lagoa in Zona Sul (South Zone), was stabbed on Tuesday night, May 19th around 7:30 PM and later died from his injuries sustained during the attack. The assault is the latest in a series of incidents […]
What to Wear to Work in Rio de Janeiro for 2015
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city of Rio de Janeiro is known for its laid-back beach style with colorful clothes, bikinis, flip-flops and its high temperatures. This makes it difficult to decide what is appropriate when it comes to the workplace, because even though the business style in […]
Alpha Blondy Returns to Rio de Janeiro on May 22nd
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – African reggae artist Alpha Blondy returns to Rio de Janeiro on Friday, May 22nd to launch his nineteenth album, Positive Energy, live at Circo Voador in Lapa. The show will be the fourth stop on his current tour of Brazil, he began in São Paulo on May 14th, then performed […]
Gas Leak Most Likely Cause for Explosion in Rio Building
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A gas leak is said to be the most likely cause for the explosion which shook awake residents of Rio de Janeiro’s São Conrado neighborhood early Monday morning, May 18th. According to authorities the explosion, which occurred on the tenth floor of the nineteen-floor apartment […]
Learning Portuguese is Essential for a Career in Brazil
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When looking for a job in Brazil it is a necessity for practically all posts to have at least some knowledge of Portuguese, as English is not as widespread in the Brazilian business world, as one could think. Also, while learning the language, one […]
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