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
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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
Agência Brasil Brasília – The Brazilian film “Cidade de Deus” (City of God – the name of a housing project in Rio de Janeiro), directed by Fernando Meirelles, has been nominated for Oscars. The film was nominated in four categories: director, adapted screenplay, cinematography and film editing.
Agência Brasil Brasília – The Brazilian film "Cidade de Deus" (City of God – the name of a housing project in Rio de Janeiro), directed by Fernando Meirelles, has been nominated for Oscars. The film was nominated in four categories: director, adapted screenplay, cinematography and film editing.
Agência Brasil New Delhi – Minister of Toursim, Walfredo Mares Guia, says that Brazil could be the setting for films made by India. Known as Bollywood films, there are more of them made annually than Hollywood films and they are exceptionally popular throughout Asia. “This is a market we should get into. Romania offered them
Agência Brasil New Delhi – Minister of Toursim, Walfredo Mares Guia, says that Brazil could be the setting for films made by India. Known as Bollywood films, there are more of them made annually than Hollywood films and they are exceptionally popular throughout Asia. "This is a market we should get into. Romania offered them
Agência Brasil Mumbai – The World Social Forum (WSF) started officially on Friday (16) with an opening ceremony marked by harsh criticism to what was called the US imperialist project and the neoliberal policies it has imposed to the world. Aimed at by nine speakers, US foreign policy was held accountable both for the loss
Agência Brasil Mumbai – The World Social Forum (WSF) started officially on Friday (16) with an opening ceremony marked by harsh criticism to what was called the US imperialist project and the neoliberal policies it has imposed to the world. Aimed at by nine speakers, US foreign policy was held accountable both for the loss
Negotiation began during the visit president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made to the Arab countries in December, informed the official Brazilian Tourism Agency (Embratur) business tourism manager, Lawrence Reinisch, to ANBA. Another company, Middle East Airlines, from Lebanon, is also evaluating the possibility of a flight between São Paulo and Beirut. A stopover in Europe is currently necessary.
