Past and present university life in Brazil would not be the same had it not been for the existence of two publishing houses established by Zahar. Jorge Zahar, son of a Lebanese father and French mother, is widely renowned as an essential character in the Brazilian contemporary history of social science. This is due to his work as an editor specialized in the area. In 1956, he and brothers Ernesto and Lucien established Zahar Editores, a pioneer in selection, translation and publishing of books b
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The television channel with the largest number of spectators in Brazil has already invaded European, Mexican and Arab homes with its productions. Exports of Brazilian television production have grown 70% in the last five years. The company sells around 24,000 hours of programs on the foreign market every year. The mostly sought products are soap operas. At the end of last year they were being aired in 50 countries. The Terra Nostra soap opera, which tells the saga of Italian immigrants, is curre
The television channel with the largest number of spectators in Brazil has already invaded European, Mexican and Arab homes with its productions. Exports of Brazilian television production have grown 70% in the last five years. The company sells around 24,000 hours of programs on the foreign market every year. The mostly sought products are soap operas. At the end of last year they were being aired in 50 countries. The Terra Nostra soap opera, which tells the saga of Italian immigrants, is curre
Agência Brasil Brasília – The war on hunger is one of the themes that will be discussed at the V World Social Forum (WSF), which will take place between January 26 and 31 in Porto Alegre, in southern Brazil. On the 28th, for example, there will be a debate involving representatives of the UNESCO (United
Agência Brasil Brasília – The war on hunger is one of the themes that will be discussed at the V World Social Forum (WSF), which will take place between January 26 and 31 in Porto Alegre, in southern Brazil. On the 28th, for example, there will be a debate involving representatives of the UNESCO (United
From the Newsroom São Paulo – The governor of the state of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, participated this morning (20) in the Islamic ceremony for the "Festival of Sacrifice", which took place at the Mosque Brasil, in the city of São Paulo. The day recalls the episode in which Abraham was going to sacrifice his
From the Newsroom São Paulo – The governor of the state of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, participated this morning (20) in the Islamic ceremony for the "Festival of Sacrifice", which took place at the Mosque Brasil, in the city of São Paulo. The day recalls the episode in which Abraham was going to sacrifice his
The event, to take place between January 26 and 31 in Porto Alegre, already has 70,000 participants from 120 countries enrolled. A total of 1,900 activities have been programmed, among them debates, conferences and cultural programmes. The Forum is returning to Brazil after having taken place in Mumbay, India, last year. The Brazilian Foreign Office (Itamaraty) has decided to simplify the issue of visas to foreigners interested in participating.
The event, to take place between January 26 and 31 in Porto Alegre, already has 70,000 participants from 120 countries enrolled. A total of 1,900 activities have been programmed, among them debates, conferences and cultural programmes. The Forum is returning to Brazil after having taken place in Mumbay, India, last year. The Brazilian Foreign Office (Itamaraty) has decided to simplify the issue of visas to foreigners interested in participating.
Agência Brasil Porto Alegre – Porto Alegre, state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, is ready to host the fifth edition of the World Social Forum (WSF), which will be held from January 26 to 31. More than 120 thousand people are expected to attend the event. 80 thousand have already enrolled. This past weekend
Agência Brasil Porto Alegre – Porto Alegre, state capital of Rio Grande do Sul, is ready to host the fifth edition of the World Social Forum (WSF), which will be held from January 26 to 31. More than 120 thousand people are expected to attend the event. 80 thousand have already enrolled. This past weekend
In the second semester of 2004 the Federal University of Paraná inaugurated the Ethnic Identity Processes Study Nucleus, to research the migratory movements with emphasis on the Arabs and their relations with Brazil. The centre gathers researchers from the fields of psychology, philosophy, history, economics, international relations and social communications.
In the second semester of 2004 the Federal University of Paraná inaugurated the Ethnic Identity Processes Study Nucleus, to research the migratory movements with emphasis on the Arabs and their relations with Brazil. The centre gathers researchers from the fields of psychology, philosophy, history, economics, international relations and social communications.
There are no official statistics, but the communications department of the Emirati embassy in Brazilian capital Brasília informs that the number of work visa requests has been rising since 2000. The country in the Middle East, which has 75% of its population made up of foreigners, receives from doctors to athletes from Brazil. So as to work in the Emirates, however, it is necessary for foreigners to have a contract at a company in the country before travelling.
