Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Flip attracts between 27,000 and 30,000 people to Paraty
The 22nd International Literary Festival of Paraty (Flip) came to an end on October 13, after five days of an intense cultural program. According to the organizers, the event attracted between 27,000 and 30,000 people to the historic city on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro. As the flagship of a vast parallel program…
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Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad Sets Medal Record
The Brazilian Astronomy and Astronautics Olympiad (OBA) has set a new record for medals this year. A total of 81,153 gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to students from all states, about 38% more compared to 2023. Nearly half were from public school students (39,200). According to astronomer João Batista Garcia Canalle, scientific olympiads…
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In the Sergipe hinterland, the Milk Route preserves the tradition and culture of the region
Implanted on the SE-175 highway, in the stretch that goes from the junction with SE-200, in the Jiboia Village, to the junction with SE-414, the Milk Route is an initiative of road infrastructure by the Government of Sergipe with an estimated investment of R$ 90 million. With a length of 46.40 kilometers, its goal is…
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Staircase Telling the Story of União da Vitória in Mosaics Becomes a Tourist Attraction
The municipality of União da Vitória, in the southern region of Paraná, inaugurated a colorful staircase that provides access to Morro do Cristo, in the São Joaquim neighborhood. The staircase is part of a complete revitalization of the Morro do Cristo park, with an investment of R$ 541 thousand from the State Government, which also…
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Happy Halloween!
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Halloween is undoubtedly the scariest and most ghostly date of all. Children dress up as Batman, the Joker, Wonder Woman, or some other favorite character; they go to parties or walk around neighborhoods with pumpkins asking for candy. Scary decorations fill windows and porches, and screams can be heard in living rooms across the country…
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Need a Health Plan? Starting November 1st, You Can Enroll in Obamacare
On Friday, November 1st, those wishing to obtain a health plan through Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will be able to enroll in the program. The ACA offers health plans that may be subsidized by the government depending on the applicant’s income. In other words, a way for you to have medical coverage at…
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US Projects 90 Million Visitors by 2026
The US is on track to attract 90 million visitors by 2026, a year ahead of the State Department’s goal, according to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. Raimondo discussed the projected visitor boom at a press conference on Tuesday with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, where both addressed the economic benefits of tourism for the…
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In the Run-Up to the Elections, U.S. Economy Shows Resilience and Continues to Grow
The American economy grew solidly again in the third quarter of this year, reinforcing the belief that the U.S. is managing to avoid a recession and increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates more modestly in the coming months. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP), the value of all goods…
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Floods in Spain Leave More Than 60 Dead
At least 64 people have died and others are missing after devastating floods hit eastern Spain since Monday (28), according to local authorities, in one of the worst natural disasters to strike the country in recent years. The catastrophic flooding swept away cars, inundated homes, and cut off electricity across eastern Spain. Rescue teams faced…
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U.S. Airlines Are Required to Refund You for Canceled Flights
U.S. airlines are now required to provide passengers with an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided.