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Father Romeu da Fonte, the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife, passed away at the age of 96.

An 18-year-old football player, Cauê Dias Alves, drowned after attempting to cross the Olinda Dam in southern Piauí, Brazil.

A traditional Olinda carnival shirt gained national attention after appearing in the film 'The Secret Agent' starring Wagner Moura, driving sales for the Pitombeira dos Quatro Cantos carnival group.

Facape is hosting a free lecture focusing on agribusiness management strategies, aimed at students and professionals in the field.

Recife and Olinda celebrate their anniversary on March 12 with various cultural events and performances.

Two brothers were arrested for the sexual abuse of at least twelve boys aged between 6 and 12 years in Olinda, Brazil, with the investigation revealing that some of the victims are their nephews.

Wagner Moura discusses giant dolls from Olinda on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and humorously mentions taking one to the Oscars.

Brazil's Federal Police have launched an operation against the international smuggling of fossils and have seized 56 fossils and semi-precious stones in the states of Juazeiro do Norte and Nova Olinda.

The Olinda Education Department has launched a simplified selection process for hiring 600 teaching assistants in municipal schools, with applications open until April 6.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Olinda for selling banned weight loss pens at a college parking lot.

Over 1,000 personal items were reported lost by carnival-goers in Olinda, including documents, smartphones, and a smartwatch, according to the local government's lost and found department.

A vendor in Olinda accused a restaurant employee of racism after being derogatorily called a 'monkey' while trying to open her kiosk.

The author shares an experience of being swept up in the spontaneity of Carnival in Olinda, contrasting it with more organized festivities in other Brazilian cities.

The Electoral Court is set to judge the appeal of Ary Menezes, the mayor of Nova Olinda do Maranhão, whose mandate was revoked due to an investigation into vote buying.

A project by multi-artist André Nomes documents the faces and stories of over 100 individuals who carry the traditional giant dolls of Olinda, showcasing their pride and exhaustion.

The city of Olinda in Brazil announces 530 openings for free language and technology courses starting next week.

A fake bishop conducted an unauthorized baptism at the Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos chapel in Recife, prompting the Archdiocese to denounce the act as seriously illegal.

A couple in Olinda, Brazil, turned their wedding ceremony into a carnival parade, gaining widespread attention online shortly after posting about it on Instagram.

Carnival festivities in Olinda continue with several blocks parading through the city over the weekend despite the official end of the celebration.

Adonias Samuel, a local vigilante, has turned counting carnival revelers from a wall in Olinda into a cherished tradition since 2009.

An architect in Brazil reported being attacked during the Olinda Carnival, allegedly due to homophobic remarks.

A video circulating on social media shows carnival revelers falling onto a 'mountain' of garbage during a block parade in Olinda, Brazil.

An architect and artist reported being assaulted during the carnival in Olinda while dressed as a drag queen, highlighting issues of homophobia during the celebration.

The 2026 Olinda carnival attracted around 4 million participants and generated R$ 1.5 billion solely through PIX transactions, according to the city's report.

Several Brazilian celebrities attended the Carnival festivities in Recife and Olinda, including Liniker, Fátima Bernardes, Carlinhos Maia, and David Brazil.

Singer Anderson Neiff expressed his feelings of humiliation after his microphone was turned off during a performance at a carnival event in Olinda.

Crowds in Olinda celebrate the end of carnival with traditional foods like mungunzá and festivities that extend into Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday features performances and street celebrations in Recife and Olinda, emphasizing the cultural significance of these festivities.

TV presenter Zeca Camargo expressed his dissatisfaction in Olinda after being removed from a special list allowing celebrities to use a free clean bathroom during the Carnival.

A mermaid costume in Olinda's carnival serves as both an attention-grabbing spectacle and a mystical point for festival-goers to seek advice and share their emotions.

A creative costume designed as a chemical bathroom highlighted sanitation issues during the Olinda Carnival, sparking discussions about the adequacy of public facilities for revelers.

During the recent Carnival in Olinda, colorful fans have become popular among participants, symbolizing expression and unity within the LGBTQIAPN+ community.

In Olinda, Brazil, residents use hose showers to cool off carnival revelers, creating a popular meeting spot to combat the intense heat of the festivities.

A paraplegic woman, Creuza Carla, sells sweets during the Carnival in Olinda to fulfill her dream of owning a home after surviving an attempted femicide.

A resident in Olinda has installed a public fan to help alleviate the heat for carnival-goers, gaining local recognition for his kind gesture.

A couple at Olinda's carnival is gaining attention for their promotion of alcoholic frozen treats, selling three for R$ 10.

The 'Luiza in Canada' meme has been revived after 14 years, with a carnival participant in Olinda honoring her husband through a themed costume.

In Olinda, Brazil, Bruno Mars symbolically joined forces with the late Chico Science to perform a unique homage to the manguebeat music genre during Carnival.

The traditional 'Fat Tuesday' celebration takes place in Olinda, featuring the characters Homem da Meia-Noite and the Mulher da Sombrinha.

The A Corda bloc continues its 32-year tradition of waking up revelers in Olinda, Brazil, on Carnival Tuesday, bringing the festive atmosphere into people's homes.

Carnival Tuesday in Olinda marks the festive end of the celebration with various music acts and street blocks entertaining attendees.

In Pernambuco, a massive dragon puppet woke up Olinda as part of the Eu Acho É Pouquinho block aimed at inspiring love for frevo in children during the Carnival festivities.

The feminist bloc Vaca Profana returned to Olinda, Brazil, after a two-year hiatus, honoring trans women as part of its 11th anniversary celebration.

The disappearance of 19-year-old Guilherme Faria Tomaz during a hike turned into a humorous costume at the Olinda carnival, reflecting the incident's viral status on social media.

During the 2026 Carnival, the Pitombeira dos Quatro Cantos celebrated the film 'The Secret Agent' with a parade in Olinda, featuring a float for the first time in over 30 years.

The Giant Puppets Meeting took place in Olinda, Brazil, featuring new characters including Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

Giant puppets of notable figures, including Wagner Moura and Lady Gaga, brought joy to the Carnival in Olinda, Brazil, as they paraded through the historic city streets.

A pickup truck rolled over on BR-316 in Nova Olinda do Maranhão, resulting in the deaths of two men and injuries to two others.

Carnival celebrations in Olinda feature traditional parades and performances from various artists, including Lexa and Siba.

A recent event in Olinda showcased the beloved tradition of gigantic dolls, inspiring children and teens to take up the role of carriers in the local Carnival.