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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vanderlei Luxemburgo discharged from the hospital in Palmas (TO)

Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo was discharged from the hospital after recovery from a bacterial infection received during his stay in Palmas, Tocantins.

Mar 22 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vanderlei Luxemburgo discharged from the ICU in Palmas

Vanderlei Luxemburgo, the businessman and football coach, has been discharged from the ICU of a hospital in Palmas, Brazil, after being treated for a pulmonary infection.

Mar 22 • 17:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paved sections, costs, and where to stay: find out how to get to Jalapão

A new paved route has reduced travel time from Palmas to Jalapão, making it an accessible destination for tourists.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Crime motivation and arrest: see the timeline of the case of the young woman killed for dancing near a man in a distributor

A 17-year-old girl named Esmeralda Domingos da Silva was shot and killed in Palmas, Brazil, allegedly due to jealousy over her dancing near a couple.

Mar 21 • 20:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vanderlei Luxemburgo shows improvement in health condition but remains in ICU for medication, says advisory team

Football coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo's health has improved while he remains in the ICU receiving antibiotic treatment for a lung infection.

Mar 21 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies in traffic accident in Palmas

A 22-year-old motorcyclist named Joebson Pereira Lisboa died in a traffic accident in Palmas, Brazil, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

Mar 20 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wanderlei Luxemburgo is hospitalized in the ICU of a hospital in Palmas

Former football coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo is currently hospitalized in intensive care due to a respiratory infection.

Mar 20 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother of the commander of the Military Police of Tocantins dies at 80 years old

Célia Barbosa Mendonça, mother of the commander of the Military Police of Tocantins, passed away in Palmas.

Mar 19 • 23:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Vendor reports rape and theft during sertanejo duo show in Palmas

A woman alleges she was assaulted and raped by security personnel during a concert in Palmas, Brazil, leading to a police investigation.

Mar 17 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prefeitura de Palmas declares optional point and servers will have four days off

Public servants in Palmas will enjoy four days off due to an optional holiday declared by the city for March 20.

Mar 17 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'She Spent the Day with Us,' Remembers Aunt of Young Woman Killed After Dancing Near Man at Distribution Center

The aunt of 17-year-old Esmeralda Domingos da Silva recalls her last moments before being fatally shot while dancing at a distribution center in Palmas, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New flight route from Skavsta to the Canary Islands confirmed

Norwegian Air will introduce a new weekly flight route from Skavsta Airport to Las Palmas, starting at the end of October until March 2027.

Mar 17 • 08:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Relatives and hospital staff honor organ donor in Palmas

Relatives and staff at Hospital Geral de Palmas paid tribute to organ donor Alex de Albuquerque Silva during Brazil's first organ donation of 2026.

Mar 16 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Administrative reform in Palmas abolishes transport agency and creates new departments; check it out

The Palmas city government has announced an administrative reform that disbands the public transport agency and creates new secretariats for urban mobility and women's affairs.

Mar 14 • 20:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body found floating near Praia da Graciosa in Palmas

A body was found floating in the Lago de Palmas, with an investigation initiated by the Civil Police.

Mar 14 • 12:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After an emergency contract of R$ 196 million, company wins a R$ 4 billion public transport tender in Palmas

The city of Palmas has awarded a R$ 4 billion public transport contract to Sancetur, following a previous emergency deal worth R$ 196 million.

Mar 14 • 01:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man feels unwell and dies in Palmas forum during possession recovery hearing

An 80-year-old man died suddenly at the Palmas Forum in Brazil during a possession recovery hearing.

Mar 11 • 22:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gasoline prices surprise drivers and exceed R$ 7 at gas stations in Palmas

Drivers in Palmas, Brazil, were shocked by a sudden increase in gasoline prices, surpassing R$ 7 at many gas stations following a weekend adjustment.

Mar 9 • 17:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Criminal faction targeted in arrest warrants during police operation due to wave of deaths in Palmas

Brazilian police have executed multiple arrest warrants against members of the Comando Vermelho gang due to a series of homicides in Palmas.

Mar 9 • 11:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Chayla Félix, journalist announced as the new Secretary of Women in Palmas

Chayla Félix is appointed as the new Secretary of Women in Palmas during a ceremony for International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Death of Esmeralda Domingos da Silva: What is known and what remains to be clarified about the crime in Palmas distributor

Seventeen-year-old Esmeralda Domingos da Silva was shot and killed at a beverages distributor in Palmas, Brazil, with ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Mar 8 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Singer does 'blitz' with sound system on walking path and attendees join the dance; watch

A spontaneous musical performance by singer Jucy Pontes at Parque Cesamar in Palmas, Brazil, delighted attendees who joined in the dance, sparking a lively moment shared on social media.

Mar 8 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager killed after dancing near a man in a distributor in Palmas: understand the case

A 17-year-old girl, Esmeralda Domingos da Silva, was killed in a shooting at a beverage distributor in Palmas, reportedly due to jealousy after she danced near a man accompanied by his girlfriend.

Mar 7 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

‘Esmeralda will not be forgotten,’ says aunt of young woman killed after dancing near a man at a distributor

17-year-old Esmeralda Domingos da Silva was shot and killed while dancing near a man at a distributor in Palmas, Brazil, leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in the incident.

Mar 7 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It's working', celebrates 17-year-old who left the interior of TO to study medicine at the federal university

17-year-old Fernando Abreu Miranda moved to Palmas after being accepted into medical school at the Federal University of Tocantins.

Mar 7 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of man found inside abandoned car in the southern region of Palmas

The body of 24-year-old Jean Matheus de Castro Rodrigues was discovered in an abandoned car in Palmas, Brazil, with gunshot wounds to the head and evidence of drug use.

Mar 6 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman killed teenager out of jealousy after seeing her dancing near her boyfriend, police say

A 17-year-old girl named Esmeralda Domingos da Silva was killed out of jealousy by the girlfriend of a man she was dancing near, according to police investigations in Palmas, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technological Cameras to Improve Urban Flow Will Be Installed in Palmas Traffic

The city of Palmas, Brazil, is set to install 67 state-of-the-art cameras to enhance traffic light management based on real-time vehicle flow.

Mar 5 • 21:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

A woman arrested accused of drowning her baby in the sea in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

A Venezuelan woman has been arrested in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for allegedly drowning her 20-month-old baby in the sea.

Mar 5 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cyprus: Meeting of the Minister of Defense with his British counterpart

The Cypriot Minister of Defense, Vassilis Palmas, met with his British counterpart, John Healy, during a brief visit to Cyprus to discuss security matters and the deployment of British naval support.

Mar 5 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'garbage deposit' to 'friendship alley': see before and after of public area where influencer organized cleanup

A public alley in Palmas, Brazil, transformed from a littered space into a community-friendly area thanks to influencer Francisco Garcia's cleanup initiative.

Mar 4 • 22:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple suspected of murdering teenager in distributor arrested

A couple suspected of murdering 17-year-old Esmeralda Domingos da Silva in Palmas, Brazil, has been arrested following a police investigation into the incident fueled by jealousy.

Mar 4 • 22:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Eat and Sleep,' Jokes 112-Year-Old Woman from TO Who May Set World Record for Oldest Person to Undergo Orthopedic Surgery

Isabel Gomes, a 112-year-old woman from Palmas, Brazil, successfully underwent complex hip surgery and may become the oldest person in the world to have orthopedic surgery.

Mar 4 • 16:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnair's plane landed in the wrong country

A Finnair flight destined for Madeira mistakenly landed in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria due to adverse weather conditions.

Mar 3 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Influencer with 3.5 million followers moves to Palmas and organizes a community cleanup: 'It was a trash dump'

A digital influencer initiates a community cleanup project in Palmas, Brazil, transforming a neglected alley into a communal space following personal motivation and local engagement.

Mar 3 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Palmas City Hall paid nearly R$ 400 thousand for a football tournament that was not held and had money diverted, says police

The Civil Police of Palmas has indicted eight individuals for suspected fraud involving funds allocated for a women's football tournament that never took place.

Mar 3 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of operating digital bank headquartered in Palmas that moved R$ 8 billion for faction is arrested in TO, says police

A suspect involved in running a digital bank linked to organized crime in Brazil has been arrested in Tocantins.

Mar 2 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Architect who recorded street cleaner in the rain says he was 'disappointed' by the warning issued to the worker by the city hall

Architect Tom Reis expressed disappointment after a street cleaner received a warning from the city for working in heavy rain, which was recorded and shared on social media.

Mar 2 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena: Palm bettor wins nearly R$ 40,000 by hitting five numbers

A bettor from Palmas has won R$ 38,181.97 after matching five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw.

Mar 1 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Promises, ghost commission and working nucleus: what is known about the investigation that points to embezzlement in social projects in TO

An investigation into a social project aimed at vulnerable youth in Palmas revealed embezzlement of public funds that were funneled through ghost companies and political agents.

Feb 28 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Garbage collector who moved the web with video working in the rain was warned by the city hall

A garbage collector in Palmas, Brazil, was formally warned by the city after a viral video showed him collecting trash during heavy rain against official safety guidelines.

Feb 28 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'There goes the Brazilian worker,' architect vented while filming street cleaner working under rain

An architect's video of a street cleaner working in heavy rain in Palmas, Brazil, sparked social media discussions about labor visibility and appreciation.

Feb 28 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Only daughter and public school student: meet the young woman from TO accepted into medicine at two federal universities

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old from Palmas, Brazil, has been accepted into the medical programs of two federal universities after dedicating four years to her studies as a public school student.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video of street cleaner working in heavy rain in TO causes commotion on social media

A video featuring a street cleaner in Palmas collecting trash during heavy rain has gone viral, highlighting the challenging conditions faced by urban workers.

Feb 27 • 16:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Social project to combat drugs had 100% of funds diverted on the same day of transfer, says police

A Brazilian police report reveals that a social project aimed at combating drug abuse in Palmas misappropriated all public funds intended for its operation shortly after the funds were transferred.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Promises, ghost commission and operational nuclei: understand the embezzlement of R$ 650 thousand from social projects

A criminal scheme involving a network of politicians, public servants, and private companies embezzled over R$ 650,000 intended for social projects in Palmas, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula prioritizes capitals of the Southeast and Northeast, leaving Palmas out in his third term

President Lula has focused his official visits on the capitals of the Southeast and Northeast regions, excluding Palmas from his itinerary during his current term.

Feb 23 • 16:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man found dead in the median of a street in Palmas after an accident

A 19-year-old man, Gadiel Pinto Macedo, was found dead in the central median of Avenida NS-02 in Palmas after being involved in a motorcycle accident.

Feb 23 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena: Palmas betting pool hits five numbers and wins R$ 145,000

A betting pool from Palmas won R$ 145,594.83 by correctly guessing five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery.

Feb 22 • 11:53 UTC

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