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Life & Tech

Learn to make pork knuckle with sauerkraut, a recipe that combines cuisine and cultural heritage

The article shares a recipe for pork knuckle with sauerkraut, reflecting on the cultural influences of Swiss and German immigrants in Nova Friburgo, Brazil.

Mar 21 β€’ 18:32 UTC
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National & Local

Sesc Nova Friburgo receives free lecture on philosophy and cinema

The Sesc Nova Friburgo in Brazil is hosting a free lecture titled 'Philosophy and Cinema: Vital Encounter' that explores the relationship between philosophical thought and cinematic language.

Mar 20 β€’ 21:45 UTC
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National & Local

Nova Friburgo launches Julius Arp Award to recognize entrepreneurs in the region

Nova Friburgo has introduced the Julius Arp Award to honor local entrepreneurs and celebrate the city's industrial heritage.

Mar 20 β€’ 20:45 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation BNH executes warrants against drug trafficking suspects in Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo

The Civil Police executed Operation BNH in Brazil to combat drug trafficking, resulting in multiple arrests and warrants in the municipalities of Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo.

Mar 20 β€’ 19:58 UTC
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National & Local

Convention & Visitors Bureau of Nova Friburgo expands regional operations to strengthen tourism

The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Nova Friburgo is expanding its operations to regional level to enhance tourism by integrating neighboring municipalities.

Mar 20 β€’ 17:26 UTC
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National & Local

Residents and business owners demand action from the city hall after Lumiar lake shows problems again

Residents and business owners in Lumiar, a tourist district, are calling for government action due to ongoing environmental issues at the local lake.

Mar 20 β€’ 17:15 UTC
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National & Local

Meet Lumiar (RJ), an Atlantic Forest paradise with about 230 species of birds and breathtaking landscapes

Lumiar, a district in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, is highlighted as a vibrant retreat of the Atlantic Forest with significant biodiversity, particularly rich in bird species.

Mar 20 β€’ 14:41 UTC
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National & Local

Mayor and base councilors exchange criticisms on social media after rejection of land donation project in Nova Friburgo

The rejection of a public land donation project in Nova Friburgo led to a public dispute between the mayor and his own councilors on social media.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Executive launches book in Nova Friburgo about burnout and Dercum's Syndrome

Executive Jak Rocha is launching a book in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, focusing on her struggles with burnout and Dercum's Syndrome.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Mother of collective rape victim in RJ says her daughter was taken inside a bus: 'There were all kinds of abuse, slaps in the face'

The mother of a 17-year-old girl who was a victim of collective rape in Nova Friburgo described the harrowing details of how her daughter was attacked and abused by three acquaintances.

Mar 12 β€’ 14:58 UTC
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National & Local

Exhibition 'World of Wild Animals' Opens in Nova Friburgo Shopping Mall

An exhibition showcasing the wildlife of the Atlantic Forest opened in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, featuring over 40 taxidermied animals, and will be available to the public until April 3.

Mar 12 β€’ 14:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 9 β€’ 21:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 6 β€’ 20:07 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Mar 5 β€’ 15:38 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Mar 4 β€’ 14:25 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Mar 3 β€’ 23:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Threatened wild cat spotted in TrΓͺs Picos State Park, RJ

A threatened wild cat species, Leopardus guttulus, has been recorded in TrΓͺs Picos State Park in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, highlighting conservation efforts in the region.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:34 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students from Nova Friburgo travel to SP to compete in the National Robotics Tournament

Fourteen students from Nova Friburgo are heading to SΓ£o Paulo to participate in a national robotics competition involving over 2,000 students from across Brazil.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:16 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Mar 2 β€’ 20:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 2 β€’ 09:00 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 17:27 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:50 UTC
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National & Local

Boardwalk destroyed in the 2011 tragedy has been without a solution for 15 years in Vila AmΓ©lia, Nova Friburgo

Residents of Vila AmΓ©lia in Nova Friburgo have been living with a dangerous and unresolved situation regarding a destroyed boardwalk for 15 years.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:07 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 18 β€’ 21:57 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:42 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 16 β€’ 01:36 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:40 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 12 β€’ 14:49 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 18:02 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:26 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wooden bridge collapses and isolates residents of MacaΓ© de Cima after heavy rains

A wooden bridge in MacaΓ© de Cima, Brazil, has partially collapsed due to recent heavy rains, cutting off access for local residents.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:41 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 9 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 β€’ 17:13 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 7 β€’ 18:06 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 5 β€’ 16:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

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.

Feb 2 β€’ 13:20 UTC
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Life & Tech

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.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:55 UTC

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