The country’s delegation at the World Social Forum, in Tunis, tries to mobilize the international public opinion about the crisis faced by the population.
The Gross Domestic Product closed the year at US$ 1.72 trillion, according to the IBGE. The expansion was driven by the services and agriculture sectors.
Five recent productions from the country will be screened on the 30th and 31st at the Alliance Française auditorium, in the Asa Sul area. The Tunisian ambassador believes culture is a counterpoint to terrorism.
United Nations estimates that the number of asylum application requested in the developed countries reached 866,000 last year, the highest since the Balkan War.
Report released this Thursday (26th) indicates that prices will go up 7.9% this year and that the economy will shrink 0.5%.
In February, Brazil sold US$ 791 million worth of machinery and equipment to foreign countries, nearly 25% down from the same month in 2014. Imports declined by almost 17%.
Beatriz Le Senechal won the Official Jury and Popular Jury awards in the cinema contest promoted by the Arab Chamber and Icarabe. Bruno Rafael da Silva took home the Young Filmmakers award.
A reception at Esporte Clube Sírio marked Arab Community Day in Brazil. Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president Marcelo Sallum discussed the history of 25th of March Street.
The index registered its third straight drop, due to worries with water and energy supply and political instability.
The foreign exchange flow was positive in US$ 762 million until March 20th. Until the 13th, it had a surplus of US$ 2.2 billion, but, in the third week, financial and commercial sectors impacted the performance.
In the celebration of the Arab immigration, the winners of the film contest ‘The Arabs and the March 25th Street’ will be announced. Four finalists were nominated for the Popular Jury award.
This portion of Downtown São Paulo, known for retail, once had a quay, was a merchandise distribution hub and home to the Arab community. Now, it’s also home to many Chinese-owned shops.
March 25th is Arab Community Day. The Arab Chamber will mark the date by hosting a party and presenting prizes to the winners of the film contest it held alongside Icarabe, the Institute of Arab Culture.
The 0.49% increase in comparison to the same period of last year is attributed to fund transfers between private companies.
