Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Meeting for the Brazilians in the World Conference 2018
The Preparatory Meeting for the Brazilians in the World Conference (CMB) in 2018 will be held in Athens, Greece, from May 19 to 21. The event is being organized by community leaders themselves, with institutional support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and logistical assistance from the Brazilian Embassy in Athens. The goal of the…
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How to Start a Business in Florida
The launch of the guide “How to Start a Business in Florida” took place at the First Baptist Church of South Florida in Pompano Beach, prepared by the Consulate-General in partnership with the Florida Citizens Council. The event was attended by more than 370 members of the Brazilian business community. The Consul-General, Ambassador Adalnio Senna…
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The Real Estate Market and Higher Interest Rates
The real estate market in the United States continues to be more favorable for sellers than for buyers. Interest rates are starting to rise, and the supply of homes on the market remains low. However, buyers should not panic just yet. Although the Fed raised the country’s interest rates by 0.5% last month, mortgage rates…
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The 10 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S.
As usual, Fortune magazine has released its 2017 ranking of the best companies to work for in the United States. For the sixth consecutive time, Google took the top spot in the ranking. Criteria such as free food, haircuts and laundry services, transgender inclusion policies, and maternity leave placed Google at the top of the…
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Rent Prices Drop in New York
According to Krishna Rao, an economist at StreetEasy, although rents in New York have risen sharply for nearly 10 years, the situation has been changing over the past five months. Both Manhattan and Brooklyn started the year with a reduction in the average rent value for the first time since 2010. In Manhattan, the average…
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Health reform is postponed
The Speaker of the House, Republican Paul Ryan, decided to withdraw the health reform bill that would replace Obamacare after his party failed to secure enough support. “We came very close,” Ryan said. “But we didn’t reach a consensus today,” he stated, adding that “this is not the end of the story.” “We will get…
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Are You Abroad?
Anyone outside Brazil who is entitled to withdraw the balance of their inactive account from the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) by the end of 2015, according to the payment schedule released by the government, should pay attention to the rules provided by Caixa Econômica Federal. The rules differ for those who have an account at…
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The Growth of Vehicle Exports
The value of vehicle exports from manufacturers based in Brazil grew by 46.1% in February compared to January, reaching US$ 1.18 billion. At the end of the first two months, there was an increase of 46.4%, totaling US$ 1.99 billion. For the sector, this was the best February in history. The data was released by…
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São Francisco River Supplies Thousands in Sergipe
The dredging works of the São Francisco River section in the state of Sergipe have been completed, ensuring water supply for over 700,000 people.
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The 11 Animals That Are Already Extinct in Brazil
An extinct animal is one that no longer exists in nature or in captivity. There is also the category “extinct in the wild,” which is used when individuals of this species still exist in captivity. It is important to know that. In the last 50 years, with the advancement of progress, the rate of extinction…