Federal police officer hit by arrow during operation against illegal mining in indigenous land of RR; PHOTOS
A federal police officer was injured by an arrow during an operation aimed at combating illegal mining in indigenous territory in Roraima, Brazil.
Retiree transforms traditional Macuxi recipe into a business that runs only on Thursdays in RR
Chico Roberto, a 70-year-old retiree from the Macuxi people, sells the traditional dish damurida once a week in Boa Vista, promoting Indigenous culture and cuisine.
Amazonian Network Foundation aligns social and environmental projects with the Court of Justice and the government of RR
The Amazonian Network Foundation collaborates with the Court of Justice of Roraima and the local government to enhance social and environmental initiatives in the region.
Caretaker arrested 17 years after attempting to murder a man over a gas cylinder loan in RR
A caretaker has been arrested in Brazil 17 years after attempting to murder a man over a dispute about a gas cylinder loan.
For the 2nd time in a month, coalition requests that TSE judge process on the cassation of the governor of RR
A coalition in Brazil has requested the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to resume a case that could lead to the removal of Roraima's governor, Antonio Denarium, for the second time in less than a month.
RR farmer wins national prize with bean threshing machine: 'Problems are over'
Francisco Edvan Ferreira, a farmer from Boa Vista, Brazil, won a national award for his innovative green bean threshing machine, which aims to improve agricultural productivity.
Why Did Samson Choose to Join Dhoni's CSK After Leaving RR? Sanju Samson Reveals the Reason for the First Time
Sanju Samson has explained why he left Rajasthan Royals to join Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026.
Canvas ballot box and voting records of Juscelino Kubitschek are among historical pieces in RR museum
A museum in Boa Vista, Roraima, showcases historical electoral items, including a canvas ballot box used until the 1990s and records from the election of President Juscelino Kubitschek.
Mecias de Jesus takes office as a counselor of the TCE-RR and promises to contribute to the government and municipalities
Former senator Mecias de Jesus has been sworn in as a counselor of the Court of Accounts of Roraima (TCE-RR) and aims to contribute to state governance and local municipalities.
RR producer who created bean threshing machine selected for national award in SP
Francisco Edvan Ferreira, a family farmer from Boa Vista, Brazil, has been selected to participate in a national inventors' contest for his innovative bean threshing machine.
Woman jumps from moving motorcycle to escape murder attempt in RR
A 27-year-old woman was injured after jumping from a moving motorcycle to escape an attempted murder in Rorainópolis, Brazil.
Man prevents shotgun firing in land dispute and is assaulted with a butt stroke in RR
A 61-year-old man in Rorainópolis, Brazil, prevented a shotgun discharge during a land dispute but was assaulted with a butt stroke to the face.
Did you see? 150 thousand Amazon turtle hatchlings, the end of Mecias de Jesus' political career after more than 30 years, and more in RR
This week's top stories include the successful hatching of 150,000 Amazon turtle hatchlings and the political changes in Roraima, highlighting significant local events.
BEFORE AND AFTER: Rescued jaguar with collar in RR is transferred to sanctuary in GO
A rescued jaguar from Roraima has been successfully transferred to a sanctuary in Goiás after 14 months of rehabilitation.
Woman found dead in hammock a week after reporting husband for assaults in RR
Paloma Ribeiro da Silva, a 33-year-old woman, was found dead in a hammock in Roraima, Brazil, just a week after she reported her husband for domestic violence.
Farmer shot in the face after argument over wood in southern RR
A 34-year-old farmer was shot in the face following an argument over wood in Caroebe, Roraima.
Businessman is kept in prison and wife goes to house arrest after operation against trafficking in RR
A businessman in Brazil remains incarcerated while his wife is granted house arrest following a police operation against drug trafficking linked to their businesses.
Roberta Acioly takes office in the Senate after Mecias de Jesus leaves for the TCE-RR
Roberta Acioly was sworn in as a senator from Roraima after Mecias de Jesus left the Senate to assume a role at the State Court of Audit.
Family reports negligence after pregnant woman waits 4 days to deliver dead baby in maternity hospital in RR
A family has accused a maternity hospital in Brazil of negligence after a young woman had to wait four days to deliver her deceased baby from her womb.
About 150 thousand Amazon turtles are born in a protected area and set a record in RR
Approximately 150,000 Amazon turtles are hatching in Roraima, Brazil, marking a record for the region as they are protected under a conservation project.
Employees of biofuel company go on strike demanding overdue salaries in RR
Employees of Brasil BioFuels in Roraima have gone on strike to demand payment of overdue salaries for January and February 2026.
Suspect of sexually abusing his own sisters for more than 10 years is arrested in Northern RR
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his sisters over a decade in Alto Alegre, Roraima, Brazil.
Dentist Targeted by the Public Prosecutor's Office Signed Her Own 'Ghost Shifts' as Hospital Director in RR
Juliene Monauer Amorim, a dentist, is under investigation by Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office for allegedly receiving nearly R$ 800,000 irregularly while faking work shifts at a hospital despite attending medical school in another city.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by government truck on RR-205 in Boa Vista
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a government truck on RR-205 in Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil.
Dentist Targeted by Public Ministry for 'Ghost Shifts' in RR Received Over R$ 94 Thousand in a Single Month
Dentist Juliene Monauer Amorim has been accused by the Public Ministry of Roraima of receiving irregular payments while enrolled in medical school, including over R$ 94,000 in April 2023 alone.
What car brand is RR? Test how well you know the abbreviations – Only a master can score 10/10
A quiz from Iltalehti tests readers' knowledge of various abbreviations in Finnish.
Trio arrested for drug trafficking during operation in Southern RR
Three individuals were arrested for drug trafficking during a security forces operation in Rorainópolis, Brazil.
Game of Thrones film adaptation in the works at Warner Bros
Warner Bros is developing a feature film prequel to Game of Thrones, focusing on King Aegon Targaryen's conquest of Westeros.
Car invades the wrong lane, hits pickup truck, and is struck by another
A car driven by a 55-year-old man collided with a pickup truck on RR-205 in Boa Vista, Roraima, after entering the wrong lane, leading to further accidents involving another vehicle.
Seller is arrested after attempting to stab ex-partner for not accepting the end of the relationship in RR
A 24-year-old seller has been arrested for attempting to stab his ex-girlfriend after failing to accept their breakup, highlighting issues of domestic violence and femicide in Brazil.
CaracaraÃ, in South RR, is the municipality that deforested the most in the Amazon in the last six months
Caracaraà in Roraima has the highest deforestation rate in the Amazon, with 60 km² cleared in six months.
Man arrested after violating protective measure and invading ex-wife's condominium in RR
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for repeatedly violating a protective order and intimidating his ex-partner.
Operation rescues missing teenager and man is arrested for sexual assault of a minor in RR
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing for several days.
Justice makes driver who shot at police during escape with a load of cassiterite in RR a defendant
A Brazilian driver was made a defendant after shooting at police officers during an escape attempt in Roraima while transporting illegal cassiterite.
Gardens become outdoor classrooms and students learn science and math in practice in RR
A project in Roraima, Brazil, is implementing school gardens to promote healthy eating and hands-on education in subjects like science and math.
'Decola Roraima 2026' Brings Together Entrepreneurs with Talk on Leadership and Business in RR
The 'Decola Roraima 2026' event, organized by Sebrae in Boa Vista, focused on leadership and business management, featuring a keynote speech by experienced executive Paulo Camargo.
Court condemns RR government to build new headquarters for Museum; state points to unfeasible deadlines
The Roraima state government has been ordered by the court to construct a new headquarters for the Integrated Museum of Roraima within 360 days, alongside a monetary compensation for collective moral damages.
Prints and audios reveal fixed hours and daily charges to 'managers' of drug 'stores' of PCC in RR
Investigations into the PCC's drug trafficking operations in Roraima reveal structured control and financial accountability among its members.
Bill ensuring priority for people with diabetes in queues is approved in Ale-RR
A bill promoting priority service for individuals with diabetes in public and commercial queues has been approved by the state assembly in Roraima, Brazil.
Man arrested for violating protective measure, stalking, and threatening woman with death in RR
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for stalking and threatening a woman with death, despite a court-imposed protective order against him.
Senac opens more than 100 vacancies for free courses in Boa Vista; see how to enroll
Senac-RR is offering over 100 free course vacancies in Boa Vista for low-income individuals, with enrollment beginning this Wednesday.
Painter arrested for attacking young woman with wood after being charged for R$350 debt in RR
A painter was arrested for attacking a young woman with a wooden object in Boa Vista after she confronted him over a debt.
President of the Legislative Assembly of RR announces organizing body for public competition
The Legislative Assembly of Roraima has selected the Carlos Chagas Foundation to organize its fourth public competition for 225 job positions.
CNJ determines immediate investigation of harassment allegations against intern in Federal Justice of RR
The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has mandated an immediate investigation into harassment allegations by a law intern against a director and a federal judge in Roraima's Federal Criminal Court.
Man arrested for raping child while mother reported victim's stepfather for domestic violence in RR
A man was arrested for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl while her mother was at the police station reporting her stepfather for domestic violence in Roraima, Brazil.
Law intern requests resignation after reporting harassment at Federal Court in RR
A law intern resigned after alleging organizational harassment and abuse of authority by a court director in Roraima.
Ramagem's wife does not have a recognized medical certificate and will need to justify absences, says PGE-RR
The Attorney General's Office of Roraima reported that Rebeca Ramagem's medical certificate was not recognized, prompting her to justify her absenteeism.
Influencer singer convicted of the rape of a vulnerable person in RR is arrested in AM
Singer and influencer Cleytton Rasec, convicted of sexual crimes, was arrested in Amazonas after being a fugitive.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: When Honor Becomes the Hero of the Story in Westeros
The article discusses the new fantasy series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," set in the world of "Game of Thrones," focusing on the adventures of Sir Duncan and his quest for knighthood.
Remains of young woman missing for five months found after suspect's arrest in southern RR
The remains of 18-year-old Raquel Alexandra Cedeño Suarez, who had been missing for five months, were discovered in Roraima after the arrest of Victor Manuel Guerra Ortega, a suspect in her case.