Fire in bus in Switzerland leaves 6 dead and 3 injured
A bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to three others, with indications of possible arson.
Three teenagers are apprehended on suspicion of collective rape in Nova Friburgo
Three teenagers were apprehended in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, on suspicion of being involved in the collective rape of a 17-year-old girl.
New headquarters of the Military Police inaugurated in a strategic neighborhood of Nova Friburgo
The Military Police has inaugurated a new headquarters in Olaria, a strategic neighborhood in Nova Friburgo, aimed at improving public safety and police-community relations.
Festival Delas celebrates female protagonism in music in Nova Friburgo
The Festival Delas, celebrating female musicians and coinciding with International Women's Day, will take place in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, featuring local artists over the weekend.
Scheduling for the issuance of the new 'Partiu' card for the elderly is open in Nova Friburgo
The municipality of Nova Friburgo has opened scheduling for the issuance of the new 'Partiu' card, which provides free public transportation for the elderly.
Defense requests blockage of R$ 13.8 million from the Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo for non-compliance with court rulings
The Public Defender's Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has requested the court to block approximately R$ 13.8 million from the accounts of the Prefeitura de Nova Friburgo due to non-compliance with judicial decisions concerning assistance for the homeless population.
Threatened wild cat spotted in Três Picos State Park, RJ
A threatened wild cat species, Leopardus guttulus, has been recorded in Três Picos State Park in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, highlighting conservation efforts in the region.
Job Opportunities: Check the Available Positions in the Serrana Region of RJ
The Serrana Region of Rio starts the week with hundreds of job openings available through municipal employment offices.
Students from Nova Friburgo travel to SP to compete in the National Robotics Tournament
Fourteen students from Nova Friburgo are heading to São Paulo to participate in a national robotics competition involving over 2,000 students from across Brazil.
Nova Friburgo announces free programming for Women's Month
Nova Friburgo is offering a series of free cultural events throughout March to celebrate Women's Month.
Scam by 'Gypsy Milena': Couple arrested in SP suspected of extorting R$ 400,000 from mother and daughter in Nova Friburgo, RJ
A couple was arrested in Osasco, SP for allegedly extorting R$ 405,000 from a mother and daughter in Nova Friburgo, RJ through spiritual coercion.
Nova Friburgo signs new urban cleaning concession contract
The municipality of Nova Friburgo has signed a new concession contract for urban cleaning services and waste management valued at R$ 1.6 billion and lasting 30 years.
Nova Friburgo City Hall opens 62 slots for the city's social pre-university course
The City Hall of Nova Friburgo, Brazil, is offering 62 slots for a social pre-university course aimed at students from vulnerable socioeconomic backgrounds.
Boardwalk destroyed in the 2011 tragedy has been without a solution for 15 years in Vila Amélia, Nova Friburgo
Residents of Vila Amélia in Nova Friburgo have been living with a dangerous and unresolved situation regarding a destroyed boardwalk for 15 years.
Vilage no Samba is the champion of the Special Group and Globo de Ouro wins Series A at the Carnival of Nova Friburgo
Vilage no Samba won the Special Group title and Globo de Ouro secured the Series A title during the Carnival of Nova Friburgo 2026.
The carnival counting in Nova Friburgo takes place in a new location and without the presence of the public
The samba school results counting for the Nova Friburgo carnival will occur in a new venue without public attendance, adhering to security recommendations.
Carnival in Nova Friburgo: four schools from the Special Group put on a show on the avenue; videos
Special Group samba schools thrilled the audience at the Nova Friburgo Carnival 2026 with joy, glamour, irreverence, and samba.
Carnival in Nova Friburgo: four schools of Group A put on a show on the avenue; videos
Four samba schools from Group A captivated the audience during the Nova Friburgo Carnival 2026 with their vibrant performances.
Carnival already affects traffic in Nova Friburgo and RJ-116 will have a special scheme to accommodate 140,000 vehicles
The Carnival 2026 preparations are already causing traffic disruptions in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, with special measures in place to manage the influx of vehicles and ensure the safety of the celebrations.
Truck Falls Into River from Incline on RJ-116 in Cachoeiras de Macacu; No One Injured
A truck fell into a river after losing control on RJ-116 in Cachoeiras de Macacu, but all three individuals inside were unharmed.
Carnival 2026: learn about the themes of the access group schools from Nova Friburgo
The article covers the upcoming Carnival parades of the Access Group and Special Group schools in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, highlighting the themes and details of each school's presentation.
Carnival 2026: get to know the themes of the schools of the Special Group in Nova Friburgo
The Samba schools in Nova Friburgo will showcase their creativity and community engagement during Carnival 2026, with parades scheduled from February 13 to 17.
Box with drug bottle explodes inside the 151st DP of Nova Friburgo and video goes viral on social media
A box containing seized drug containers exploded accidentally inside a police station in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, but no injuries were reported.
Wooden bridge collapses and isolates residents of Macaé de Cima after heavy rains
A wooden bridge in Macaé de Cima, Brazil, has partially collapsed due to recent heavy rains, cutting off access for local residents.
Election of the Court and Costume Contest Officially Open Carnival 2026 in Nova Friburgo
The Carnival 2026 Court election and the 55th Municipal Costume Contest officially kicked off the Carnival festivities in Nova Friburgo, Brazil.
Court rules to maintain full-time education in early childhood in Nova Friburgo
The court in Rio has ruled that the city of Nova Friburgo must continue full-time early childhood education, maintaining previous enrolment levels and hours for the 2026 academic year.
Block 'Not is Not' reinforces campaign against violence against women at the Carnival in Nova Friburgo
The 'Not is Not' Block in Nova Friburgo emphasizes a campaign against violence towards women during the Carnival period.
Hotels in Nova Friburgo are nearly 100% occupied for Carnival
Nova Friburgo is experiencing near full occupancy in its hotels during Carnival, boosted by its cultural traditions and being the location of the state's second-largest samba school parade.
Councilman Marcos Marins suffers accident and car overturns in Nova Friburgo
Councilman Marcos Marins was involved in a car accident that resulted in his vehicle overturning while he was traveling in Nova Friburgo.
New 'zombie fungus' discovered in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro
Scientists have identified a new species of 'zombie fungus' called Purpureocillium atlanticum during an expedition in a forest reserve in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.
New zombie fungus discovered in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro
Scientists have identified a new species of 'zombie fungus' named Purpureocillium atlanticum during an expedition in a forest reserve in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.