Wonderful and stylish penthouse apartment in Rio de Janeiro with a wonderful view over the city of Rio. A building with few apartments per floor. The apartment is composed of a big kitchen full of light and window view over to Copacabana, the terrace with ocean view over Copacabana beach. It’s close to Ipanema and [...]
Blue Agave Mexican Bar is seeking qualified waitresses and bar staff for our new Copacabana location. Bi-lingual preferred, but not required. Please apply in person at Rua Vinicius De Moraes 68 A – Ipanema or Rua Aires Saldanha 21C – Copacabana. 3592-9271
By Nicole Froio, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Ex-Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes was condemned to 22 years and three months in jail this week, but the sentence now runs the risk of being overturned by a motion made by the defense lawyers. The defense, led by lawyer Francisco Simim has submitted an appeal to [...]
By Nicole Froio and Lisa Flueckiger, Contributing Reporters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Theatro Municipal in Centro is one of Rio’s most significant cultural landmarks, serving as a performance center and an architectural attraction. Originally built in 1909 the theater was refurbished in 2010, the theater has hosted U.S. President Obama’s visit to Rio, [...]
Native English teachers wanted for online and in person teaching. Teachers needed for Barra da Tijuca, Recreio, Zona Sul and Centro. Full-time position available for native teacher with dual citizenship from Brazil and other native english speaking country. Please send resume to contato@primetimeenglish.com.br or call 21-9901-9874.
By Nicole Froio, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian business magnate Eike Batista has received federal permission to build a shopping complex and a convention venue in Marina da Glória. It is part of Parque do Flamengo, a protected area since 1965, yet with Batista’s federally approved plans, Marina da Glória will gain [...]
The Rio Times is looking for a freelance contributing reporter to provide news stories on local politics (including UPP/Favela news), and the oil and gas industry in Rio and Brazil. Responsibilities: Reporters provide 1 or 2 articles/week, and each needs to be 500 words and include two rights-cleared photo. Proactively find stories as well as [...]
By Maria Lopez Conde, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although well over a million of international tourists flock to the gorgeous beaches of Rio de Janeiro every year, first time visitors might be surprised to find that few Cariocas speak English, including those working in the tourism industry. In fact, Rio was ranked [...]
By Nicole Froio, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The last day of the Grupo Especial (Special Group) samba school competition was full of color and life last night. The final school to parade was G.R.E.S. Unidos de Vila Isabel, who danced through the Sambódromo to the sound of the Samba-Enredo (Theme Song) ”A Vila [...]
By Nicole Froio, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The first night of Grupo Especial (Special Group) samba school parades at the infamous Sambódromo was full of anticipation and performance technology. After two nights of the Access Group schools, and the city combusting with blocos, the Sunday and Monday Sambódromo parades mark the crescendo [...]
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