2010
Economic surge continues
21 May 2010
In a week in which record figures for job creation
were announced, the head of Brazil's Institute of
Applied Economic Research predicted the country could
become the world's fifth biggest economy by 2020.
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King's College London - Multiculturalidade e Brasilidade
28 April 2010
On 6-7 May 2010 the Brazil Institute at King's
College London will be hosting Multiculturalidade
& Brasilidade, a two-day multimedia event
showcasing diverse aspects of Brazilian culture.
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Fund created for donations to Rio relief effort
21 April 2010
Anyone wishing to help families in Rio de Janeiro
affected by the recent torrential rains can donate to
a special fund set up by UNICEF and the FAO.
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Government Interoperability Frameworks under discussion in Rio
20 April 2010
The Global Meeting on Government Interoperability
Frameworks (GIFs) 2010 will be taking place in Rio de
Janeiro on 4-6 May, organized by the Brazilian
Government in partnership with the United Nations
Development Programme. Read
more
Accreditation for UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum, Rio de Janeiro, 27-29 May 2010
08 April 2010
All those who wish to participate in the forum,
particularly official guests, are requested to
register as soon as possible. Read
more
Rio and London sign Olympics agreement
26 March 2010
Brazil's sports minister Orlando Silva predicts that
the Olympics cooperation agreement will stimulate
investment and business partnerships between Brazil
and the UK. Read more
Forecasts highlight growth potential for Brazilian agribusiness
17 March 2010
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food
Supply has released a set of forecasts outlining the
great potential for growth in Brazilian agribusiness
over the coming decade. Read
more
World Cup economic boost predicted
11 March 2010
Brazil's Ministry of Sport predicted this week that
around 600 thousand foreign football fans will visit
the country during the 2014 World Cup, and announced
that all twelve stadiums will be ready at least a
year before the tournament kicks off. Read
more
Brasília to host Portuguese language conference
05 March 2010
The forthcoming conference of the Community of
Portuguese-Speaking Countries (25-30 March) will
discuss ways of raising the international profile of
the Portuguese language. With over 200 million native
speakers, Portuguese is usually ranked sixth or
seventh among the world's most widely-spoken
languages. Read more
Crackdown on illegal deforestation continues
26 February 2010
As part of the Brazilian government's drive to
eliminate illegal deforestation caused by cattle
farming, the Boi Guardião programme is using
satellite images to monitor thousands of farms in the
Amazon region. Read more
Foreign visitors flock to carnival celebrations
18 February 2010
Carnival week in Brazil was once again enjoyed by
hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists. Rio de
Janeiro reported a rise in tourist numbers,
attributed partly to recent positive publicity such
as the city having been chosen to host the 2016
Olympic Games. Read more
Rio de Janeiro to host World Urban Forum
10 February 2010
From 22 to 26 March Rio de Janeiro will be hosting
the World Urban Forum, a major biennial event
established by the UN to examine the economic,
environmental and social-welfare challenges presented
by global urbanisation. Read
more
Brazil opens world’s first ethanol-fired power plant
05 February 2010
Inaugurated by President Lula da Silva on 19 January
2010, the world's first ethanol-fired thermal power
plant represents another milestone for Petrobras and
Brazil in the production and use of ethanol,
emissions reduction and energy security. Read
more
Donations for Haiti
27 January 2010
Brazil's foreign ministry has set up a special bank
account through which money can be donated to the
earthquake relief effort in Haiti. Read
more
Tourism buoyant in global downturn
22 January 2010
Total annual spending by foreign tourists in Brazil
in 2009 was the second highest since records began.
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Brazil closely involved in Haiti humanitarian efforts
15 January 2010
Brazilian military personnel in Haiti are assisting
with relief work following the devastating earthquake
on 12 January. Additional personnel and equipment,
including a field hospital, were flown out from Rio
de Janeiro on 14 January. Brazil has a particularly
close relationship with Haiti as its soldiers lead
the UN peacekeeping mission in the country.
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Sarkozy backs Brazil's Security Council bid
08 January 2010
French president Nicolas Sarkozy this week reiterated
his support for Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on
the UN Security Council. The UK has also called for
Brazil's inclusion. Read
more