Category: In Focus
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Brazil Expects Record Summer for International Tourism
Brazil’s tourism authority, Embratur, expects the summer of 2025 to be a record season for international tourism both in Brazil and in Rio de Janeiro.
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Vinícius Jr is elected FIFA Men’s Player of the Year in 2024
The Brazilian Vinícius Júnior, player for Real Madrid, won the FIFA award for best player in the world in 2024. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon (17) in Doha, Qatar. This is the first time Vini Jr. has received the “The Best” award granted by the governing body of the sport. In his…
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Vinicius Jr Elected FIFA Men’s Player of the Year in 2024
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award for 2024, marking Brazil’s return to the top for the first time since 2007.
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Did Adele Plagiar a Brazilian Composer?
The music producer Greg Kurstin and the English singer-songwriter Adele have been accused of plagiarism. Brazilian singer-songwriter Toninho Geraes, who has written hits for Zeca Pagodinho, Diogo Nogueira, and Martinho da Vila, among others, claims that the producer and the British singer copied almost entirely the melody of his song “Mulheres” (recorded by Martinho da…
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Friday the 13th: What You Need to Know About the Day of ‘Bad Luck’
The last Friday the 13th of 2024 has arrived. Some people consider the day extremely unlucky. And this belief is not new. There are some mentions in the Bible that may mean something: • It is believed that Judas, the 13th person at the Last Supper in the Bible, betrayed Jesus. • Friday: Several disturbing…
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“I Am Still Here” Nominated for Golden Globe
Directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian film “I Am Still Here” has been nominated for the Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Language Film. Actress Fernanda Torres was also nominated for Best Actress alongside Tilda Swinton, Kate Winslet, Angelina Jolie, and Nicole Kidman. “I Am Still Here” tells the story of the Paiva family –…
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Film “I Am Still Here” Nominated for Golden Globe
Directed by Walter Salles, the feature film “I Am Still Here” has been nominated for the Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Language Film. Actress Fernanda Torres was also nominated for Best Actress alongside Tilda Swinton, Kate Winslet, Angelina Jolie, and Nicole Kidman. “I Am Still Here” tells the story of the Paiva family –…
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Notre Dame Cathedral to Reopen After More Than 5 Years of Reconstruction
After more than five years of reconstruction following the fire that devastated Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019, two invitation-only ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday will mark the rebirth of this well-known tourist attraction. About 50 heads of state and government are expected to attend the ceremonies, including the elected President of the United…
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Caminho do Samba Aims to Attract Foreign Tourists to the Suburbs of Rio
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Caminho do Samba aims to attract foreign tourists to the Oswaldo Cruz neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting its rich samba heritage.
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President Biden Marks Historic Climate Legacy with Trip to Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest
Since day one of the Biden-Harris Administration, the fight against climate change has been a defining cause of President Biden’s leadership and presidency. Over the past four years, the Administration has created a bold new playbook that has turned confronting the climate crisis into a massive economic opportunity – both at home and abroad. After leading the most significant…