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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

IPVA: Deadline for paying the second installment begins this Monday (23) in DF; see calendar

The second installment of the Vehicle Property Tax (IPVA) for 2026 is due starting this Monday, the 23rd, in the Federal District.

Mar 23 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

CeilΓ’ndia, 55 years: exhibition celebrates 'tireless' and the memory of the administrative region of DF

CeilΓ’ndia celebrates its 55th anniversary with an exhibition that reflects on its history and cultural heritage.

Mar 23 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elections 2026: who should leave positions in the coming days to run for the government of the DF

Three of the five announced candidates for the government of the Federal District must resign from their current positions in order to run for office in the upcoming elections.

Mar 23 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Are you in an abusive relationship? DF Court creates quiz for women to identify violent relationships

The DF Court in Brazil has launched a quiz aimed at helping women identify signs of abusive relationships, highlighting the importance of being aware of controlling behaviors from partners.

Mar 22 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Naked man under the influence of drugs detained with a bladed weapon in Águas Claras, DF

A naked man under the influence of drugs was detained by the Military Police in Águas Claras, Brazil, while carrying a bladed weapon.

Mar 21 β€’ 17:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DF has taken a step to the right – and a new generation has followed

The Danish People's Party (DF) is undergoing a significant shift towards the political right, accompanied by a generational change in its leadership and support.

Mar 21 β€’ 13:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Art teacher from DF goes viral on the web with drawings made on the classroom blackboard; see images

A teacher from the Federal District in Brazil gained popularity online for her artistic blackboard drawings made during classes.

Mar 21 β€’ 04:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flooded house, fallen tree and flooded streets: see the damage caused by the rain this Friday in the DF

A storm in the Federal District of Brazil led to significant damage, including flooded homes, fallen trees, and inundated streets.

Mar 20 β€’ 22:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Metro-DF: Central station closed after thunderstorms and lightning affected the electrical system

Metro-DF's Central station in BrasΓ­lia has been temporarily closed due to electrical system failures caused by heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Mar 20 β€’ 21:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autumn begins this Friday (20); see forecast for DF

Autumn in Brazil starts on Friday at 11:45 AM, bringing a gradual reduction in rainfall for the Federal District according to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet).

Mar 20 β€’ 13:43 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-doctor is convicted of burning mother alive in apartment in DF

Former doctor Lauro Estevão Vaz Curvo has been sentenced to 46 years in prison for burning his 94-year-old mother alive in an apartment in Águas Claras, DF.

Mar 20 β€’ 13:06 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In temporary release, man assaults, rapes, and holds ex-girlfriend in private captivity in the DF

A man was arrested for violently assaulting and raping his ex-girlfriend while holding her captive during a temporary prison release in Brazil.

Mar 20 β€’ 10:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Criolo, Ana Carolina, FΓ‘bio Jr. and Melody: check out what to do this weekend in DF

This article outlines various leisure options and events taking place in the Federal District of Brazil during the weekend of September 20-22.

Mar 20 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trans and non-binary people will be able to correct name and gender during free event in DF

Trans and non-binary individuals in the Federal District of Brazil can legally change their name and gender through a free event organized by the public defender's office.

Mar 20 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Garbage collectors find 30 kg of marijuana in a trash bag in the DF; police investigate if disposal was to avoid arrest

Authorities in Brazil are investigating after 30 kilograms of marijuana were discovered in a trash bag by garbage collectors in CeilΓ’ndia, in the Federal District.

Mar 19 β€’ 20:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Correction: ranking of companies with the most complaints in DF

A ranking that incorrectly reported telecom companies as the most complained-about in the Federal District has been corrected by Procon-DF, which has apologized for the misinformation.

Mar 19 β€’ 18:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pitbull attacks man and kills dog in ParanoΓ‘, DF

A pitbull in ParanoΓ‘, Brazil, attacked a man and killed another dog, prompting police intervention to neutralize the aggressive animal.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police executes warrants in MA against group suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering operating in DF

The operation targets a criminal group believed to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the Federal District and surrounding areas.

Mar 19 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a truck on BR-020 in the Federal District

A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a truck on the BR-020 highway in the Federal District of Brazil.

Mar 19 β€’ 16:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Iran attacks Gulf energy sector after Israel targets Iranian gas field.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police of DF arrests 14 suspects of applying the false lawyer scam

The Civil Police of the Federal District arrested 14 suspects involved in a false lawyer scam, executing search warrants in SΓ£o Paulo and Praia Grande.

Mar 19 β€’ 10:40 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gallery in GuarΓ‘, DF, showcases carnival exhibition by Paraibano artist Badu; see photos

The gallery A Pilastra in GuarΓ‘ II features an exhibition titled "Carnavalesco Canibalesco" by artist Badu, highlighting his unique approach to carnival art.

Mar 19 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Deaths at Anchieta Hospital: Justice accepts indictment and nursing technicians become defendants in the DF

Three nursing technicians have been indicted by the Justice of the Federal District for allegedly causing the deaths of patients in the ICU at Anchieta Hospital.

Mar 18 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

DF Government Copies Maluf's 90s Campaign on Construction

The Government of the Federal District in Brazil has released an advertisement mimicking former Mayor Paulo Maluf's campaign from the 1990s, highlighting construction initiatives amid political pressure.

Mar 18 β€’ 18:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters Contest: DF Justice Reverses Course and Maintains Dynamic Bar Test for Women

The Justice of the Federal District has reinstated the requirement for women to take the dynamic bar test in firefighters' competitions after previously suspending it following public prosecution claims of gender discrimination.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:42 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

For a decade he has been 'on the defensive' in Brussels. Now the DF profile chases a prominent role in Christiansborg

Anders Vistisen, a member of the Danish People's Party, is seeking a significant political role in Denmark after spending years in the European Parliament.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article discusses various highlights, including the arrest of a lieutenant colonel in SP, Iran's response to Israel's actions, government measures on freight regulations, and the resignation of Brazil's Minister of Finance.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fuel prices rose at least 29 gas stations in the DF; ministry sees signs of abusive price adjustment

An operation by Brazil's Consumer National Secretariat identified signs of abusive fuel price increases at 29 gas stations in the Federal District.

Mar 17 β€’ 23:18 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice of the DF reverses decision and reinstates law that authorizes the use of properties to capitalize BRB

The courts in the Federal District of Brazil have reinstated a law allowing the use of public properties for capitalizing the Banco de BrasΓ­lia (BRB) after a previous injunction was lifted.

Mar 17 β€’ 23:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Justice overturns injunction and restores law that transfers public properties to BRB to save the bank

The Judiciary of the Federal District has reinstated a law allowing the government to transfer public properties to the Bank of BrasΓ­lia (BRB) following a judicial decision.

Mar 17 β€’ 22:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police discover a case of domestic violence during a racism investigation in DF; understand

Police in the Federal District of Brazil uncover a domestic violence case while investigating a report of racism at a supermarket.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:52 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Prosecutor's Office of DF investigates possible irregularities in appointments to positions at Iprev

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Federal District is investigating potential nepotism and favoritism in appointments within the Iprev.

Mar 17 β€’ 16:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro shows clinical improvement and continues to have a decline in inflammation indicators, says bulletin

Former president Jair Bolsonaro is showing clinical improvement as per a medical bulletin from DF Star Hospital, where he is being treated for pneumonia.

Mar 17 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

This article covers various news items from Brazil, including parliamentary operations, new internet rules for children, and fiscal actions by the Central Bank.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Condominium and school flooded: heavy rain causes damage in Planaltina, DF

Severe rainfall in the Federal District led to flooding in both a condominium and a school in Planaltina, prompting emergency services to evacuate residents.

Mar 17 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senai-DF opens registrations for over 6,000 free vacancies in technical and qualification courses

Senai-DF in Brazil has opened registration for over 6,105 free technical and qualification course vacancies for the second trimester of 2026.

Mar 17 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF court orders suspension of law allowing public land use as collateral for BRB loans

A court in the Federal District of Brazil has suspended a law that permitted the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of BrasΓ­lia.

Mar 17 β€’ 00:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

GDF appeals to the court to allow the use of public properties to boost the BRB's cash; see arguments

The DF government is appealing a court ruling that blocked the use of public land as collateral for loans from the Bank of BrasΓ­lia (BRB).

Mar 16 β€’ 23:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Telecom operators lead complaint rankings in the DF in 2025; see the list

Telecom companies are at the top of the complaints list in the Federal District for 2025, with Claro receiving the most grievances.

Mar 16 β€’ 17:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'DF has no managerial power': understand the decision that suspended the use of public lands to reinforce BRB's funds

A Brazilian court has ruled against using public lands as collateral for loans from the Bank of BrasΓ­lia, asserting that the government lacks managerial authority over the bank.

Mar 16 β€’ 16:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows the moment when poles fall on DF-001 after being knocked down by a truck

A truck knocked down four power poles on DF-001 in Brazil, causing the road to be closed for hours with ongoing traffic disruptions.

Mar 16 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

DF Justice suspends law that authorizes the use of public properties for the capitalization of BRB

The Federal District Justice has suspended a law authorizing the use of public properties for BRB's capitalization due to concerns over public asset damage.

Mar 16 β€’ 15:13 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice of DF suspends dynamic bar test for women in the Fire Brigade competition

The Justice of the Federal District has suspended the requirement for a dynamic bar test for women in the Fire Brigade Military competitions, following claims of gender discrimination from the Public Ministry of DF.

Mar 16 β€’ 14:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired police officer suspected of 'espionage' in DF held a commissioned position at Caesb

A retired civil police officer is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted public data in the Federal District while working at Caesb.

Mar 16 β€’ 14:17 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Election test linked to DF has attracted attention: S will review rules after the election

A recent election test, which claims to be neutral but notably did not align with the Social Democrats or Venstre, has prompted the Social Democrats to consider new regulations to address such misinformation after the upcoming elections.

Mar 16 β€’ 13:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning DF on Monday, March 16, 2026

The article covers significant events from the Oscars, a tragic incident involving a doctor in Rio, and other local news from Brazil.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired civil police officer is suspected of accessing restricted data from public agencies in the DF

A retired civil police officer in Brazil is under investigation for allegedly accessing restricted information from public agencies in the Federal District.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:19 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Brothers are arrested suspected of kidnapping, torturing, and killing a man in a farm in DF

Two brothers were arrested on Saturday in Brazil for allegedly kidnapping, torturing, and killing a man on a farm in the Federal District.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:07 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two people shot during a fight at a bar in the DF

Two individuals were shot following a fight near a bar in Taguatinga, Brazil, on Sunday night.

Mar 16 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck knocks down four posts on DF-001, near Riacho Fundo II

A truck knocked down four utility posts on DF-001 in Brazil's Federal District, leading to the complete closure of both lanes for repairs.

Mar 16 β€’ 10:34 UTC

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