Category: Destaque
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Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra colors the UN building
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The famous Brazilian muralist Eduardo Kobra completes a massive mural on the outer wall of the UN headquarters in New York, in an unprecedented artistic intervention in the organization’s history.
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New York Declares State of Emergency Due to Polio Virus
If you are wondering whether the polio vaccine you received in childhood is still valid, you can check your antibody levels against the polio virus with a blood test. There are three types of polio viruses: PV1, PV2, and PV3; immunity from one does not transfer to the other types. It is very important to…
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The Colorful City of Paraty
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The city is located in the Bay of Ilha Grande, which is dotted with many tropical islands. Behind the city, tropical forests, mountains, and waterfalls rise. It is the southernmost and westernmost city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Paraty is listed by IPHAN as a National Historical Heritage. More than 80% of its…
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What are your rights in case of flight cancellations or delays?
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in Business, Community, Destaque, Economy, Geral, Inside, Politics, Por dentro, Tourism, United StatesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch a website in the coming weeks detailing airlines’ policies on flight cancellations or delays. The aim is to keep passengers informed about their rights amid the air travel chaos that has arisen as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. The page promises to contain “easy-to-read” information about…
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Mask use is no longer mandatory on planes and airports in Brazil
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) determined on Wednesday, August 17, that the use of masks, as protection against Covid-19, is no longer mandatory on planes and in airports in Brazil. However, the agency states that masks are still recommended in public spaces such as those mentioned. The measure will come into effect when published…
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Starting this week, Brazilians need a visa to Mexico
The Government of Mexico has determined that all Brazilians intending to travel to Mexico for tourism or business must obtain a physical visa printed in their passport before boarding to the country. This measure comes into effect on August 18, 2022. Until then, Brazilians only needed an electronic authorization that could be obtained for free…
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BR Day NY will not take place in 2022
For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, the largest Brazilian party held abroad, will not take place. After 34 years shaking the heart of Manhattan on the first Sunday of September, the event had to be suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic caused by Covid-19. This year, in addition to…
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Do you know which city in the US people want to live in the most?
Despite being the second dirtiest city in the world, according to residents, and having the highest rent in the United States, New York is the number 1 place people around the world want to visit and the number 1 place people want to move to. A survey conducted by Time Out magazine with 27,000 residents…
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You Will Be Charged to Visit Europe Starting in 2023
Free entry into European Union countries has come to an end. The bloc announced the launch of the new visa waiver and travel authorization system, Etias, for May 2023. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (Etias) will operate similarly to that of the United States, a travel authorization system for foreigners who can enter…
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Fifa to Advance Start of the 2022 World Cup
The International Football Federation (Fifa) is set to advance the start date of the World Cup by one day – November 20 – so that the host country, Qatar, can play the opening match. Previously, the tournament was scheduled to begin on Monday, November 21, with Senegal playing against the Netherlands. However, it is understood…