Starting in 2005 the intention is to have races on three continents. Brazil is one of the possible destinations. The 2004 season will include Brazilian racing car driver Augusto Farfus Jr., European Formula 3000 Champion in 2003, and will also mark the return of Italian driver Alessandro Zanardi to the race tracks.
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Agência Brasil Recife – The president of the Brazilian Tourism Corporation (Embratur), Eduardo Sanovicz, is celebrating a US$100 million surplus in Janaury when Brazilians spent US$196 million abroad, but tourists brought US$296b million to Brazil. Sanovicz is also celebrating Carnival in Recife, where he points out there are more and more foreigners each year because
Recent studies show that interest is rising: over half the Brazilian companies are developing projects with a social focus. However, most companies working in this kind of project are lager companies. Few medium and small companies are involved in social projects, and the Expo Fome Zero (Zero Hunger Exhibition) is an attempt to generate interest.
Recent studies show that interest is rising: over half the Brazilian companies are developing projects with a social focus. However, most companies working in this kind of project are lager companies. Few medium and small companies are involved in social projects, and the Expo Fome Zero (Zero Hunger Exhibition) is an attempt to generate interest.
Agência Brasil Brasilia – United States deputy Secretary of State for Policy, Marc Grossman, met with Brazillian diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Relations yesterday and told them that it will be difficult to give Brazilians a visa exemption, that is, put Brazil on the list of countries that do not require visas, because of
Agência Brasil Curitiba – A contract has been signed by the Itaipu Binational hydroelectric power plant and Cuba to provide the 1.5 million people who reside in the area of the plant with healthcare. “Cuba is a world renowned referral center in terms of public health and, especially, disease prevention,” explains Gleise Hoffman, of the
Agência Brasil Curitiba – A contract has been signed by the Itaipu Binational hydroelectric power plant and Cuba to provide the 1.5 million people who reside in the area of the plant with healthcare. "Cuba is a world renowned referral center in terms of public health and, especially, disease prevention," explains Gleise Hoffman, of the
New study by Getulio Vargas Foundation and by the official Brazilian Tourism Agency (Embratur) shows that over 90% of companies that organize fairs and events, and tour operators and agencies are optimistic with regard to 2004. Hotels also expect growth, but an executive in the area says that the year will still be one of evaluation.
Agência Brasil Recife – More than 100 Brazilians who recently visited the United States consulate offices in Recife to get a visa for travel to the US have been fingerprinted and photographed with digital equipment as part of a new identification system for travellers. The consulate in Recife is the first in Brazil to adopt
