Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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UNESCO’s Gift to All Humanity
The website www.wdl.org is now available on the Internet, gathering maps, texts, photos, recordings, and films from all times and explaining in seven languages the cultural jewels and relics of libraries around the globe.
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The Importance of Reading
In Brazil, 49% of students aged 15 show low performance in reading, and only 44.5% of children who completed the 3rd year of elementary school demonstrate adequate learning in reading. Reading needs to become a habit, and for that, it must be part of the family’s routine. To help parents, here are some strategies that…
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Preparatory Classes for ENCCEJA 2018
The ENCCEJA/supplementary exam is scheduled to take place in September, but many students are already preparing to pass the test that grants high school certification for Brazilians living abroad. On April 9, the Legion of Good Will-LBV of the USA (Legion of Good Will-LGW), in partnership with the Consulate General of Brazil in NY, launched…
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Brasília celebrates 58 years and maintains diversity
Brasília completes 58 years in 2018, bringing together people from various regions of Brazil and maintaining its diverse identity.
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New hospital inaugurated in Barretos
Installed in an area of 5,550 square meters (m²), the new unit in Barretos aims to provide humanized care of excellence and quality, in addition to specialized treatments in oncology. Hospital Notre Dame features imaging diagnosis, cardiology, and interventional radiology sectors, equipped with cutting-edge technology, modern devices, innovation, and an experienced and qualified medical team.…
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High-Speed Transport Project
The Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (Mdic), the Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development (ABDI), and the company Hyperloop will develop a research center, called the Global Innovation Center in Logistics, to create a high-speed cargo transport system capable of reaching 1,200 kilometers per hour. The center will operate in the city of Contagem…
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Brazilian parks saw an increase in tourists
The Tijuca National Park, in Rio de Janeiro, was the conservation unit that received the most visitors in 2017: 3.3 million people. According to the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), the parks in the country received 20% more tourists last year. The second most visited park was the Iguaçu National Park (PR), with…
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Brazil and Switzerland Reach Agreement on Taxation
The Brazilian and Swiss governments have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation for individuals doing business in Brazil and Switzerland. The agreement was signed by the Secretary of the Federal Revenue, Jorge Rachid, and still needs approval from the National Congress to take effect. The agreement aligns with the recommendations of the Organisation for…
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My mother was unique (truly)
She was truly one of a kind. I was lucky to be her son. Sweet in just the right measure, in her words, in her thoughts, in her actions, in her expressions, in her thinking and gestures but – energetic like a general, lion-hearted, strong and fearless. Everything she started, she finished. Few knew her…
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Incredible Illinois
The main highlight of the state of Illinois is Chicago, a sophisticated city considered the cultural center of the USA. Chicago has it all – famous museums, buildings with impressive architecture, and Michelin-starred restaurants – but what surprises visitors the most are the more than 40 kilometers of shoreline along Lake Michigan, just steps from…