46-Year-Old Man Killed in Teresina; Police Found Piece of Wood Allegedly Used in the Crime
A 46-year-old man named Luís Brito Lima was killed in Teresina, with a piece of wood found nearby that might have been used in the murder.
Definitive garbage collection bidding in Teresina after 14 years; R$ 480 million tender expected in March
Teresina will hold a definitive bidding process for garbage collection for the first time in 14 years, with a new tender set for release in March 2023, estimated at R$ 480 million for two years.
Learn who the businessman arrested is suspected of participating in a whiskey cargo theft valued at R$ 1 million
Businessman Sirval Wandermurem Ferreira Neto has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of being a key player in a criminal group involved in cargo thefts, including a recent R$ 1 million whiskey heist.
Piauí expands video monitoring system with smart totem at Estaiada Bridge
The government of Piauí inaugurated a smart totem integrated with an AI video surveillance system to enhance public safety at the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina.
Piauí Institute of Technology begins the academic year for higher AI courses in Teresina
The Piauí Institute of Technology has commenced the academic year for higher education courses in Artificial Intelligence, offering 120 spots across four classes in Teresina.
Emergency button totem installed on the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina; click activates police vehicles
An emergency button totem was installed on the Estaiada Bridge in Teresina to enhance public safety.
Motorcyclist dies after losing control and colliding with a pole on an avenue in Teresina
A motorcyclist lost his life in Teresina after crashing into a pole on Avenida Presidente Kennedy.
Video: individuals investigated for car break-ins are caught in the act in Teresina
Three men were caught in the act trying to steal from a car in Teresina, Brazil, and have been under investigation for similar crimes.
Suspect arrested for killing man in 2023 over debt related to drug trafficking in Teresina
Ezequiel de Oliveira Nascimento was arrested in Teresina for the murder of Antônio Esaú dos Santos Silva, which was reportedly motivated by a drug-related debt.
Piauí intensifies registration update for entities for OPA 2026-2027
The state of Piauí is updating the registration and documentation of entities participating in the OPA program ahead of its launch in March 2026.
Potycabana Park Experiences Power Outage and Reduced Operating Hours in Teresina
Potycabana Park in Teresina, Brazil, is currently experiencing a power outage resulting in reduced operating hours.
Businessman has gold chain worth R$ 20,000 stolen in downtown Teresina: 'I wore it for more than 14 years'
A businessman in Teresina had a gold chain valued at approximately R$ 20,000 stolen during a robbery.
Bus routes in Teresina change from this Tuesday (24); check it out
Five bus lines in Teresina, Brazil, will undergo route changes starting Tuesday, affecting the way they serve the São Paulo neighborhood.
Nurse run over meets again with the Samu team that saved her after serious accident in Teresina
A nurse named Victória Lorrane de Oliveira Seabra met again with the Samu rescue team that saved her life after a serious traffic accident in Teresina a year ago.
SEI of the Teresina City Hall will be offline this Tuesday for an update; see schedule
The Teresina City Hall’s Electronic Information System (SEI) will be offline on Tuesday from 3 PM to 10 PM for necessary updates to improve performance and security.
Sine offers more than 150 job vacancies in Teresina and Floriano; see the list
The National Employment System (Sine) has announced 158 job vacancies in Teresina and Floriano, with positions available for various levels of education and professional fields.
Suspect of stabbing ex-wife's current partner presents himself at DHPP in Teresina
A 21-year-old suspect, João Pedro da Silva, surrendered to police in Teresina after allegedly stabbing Bruno Lima dos Santos, the current partner of his ex-wife, during a jealous altercation.
Bar is closed after numerous noise disturbance complaints in Teresina
A bar in the Promorar neighborhood of Teresina was closed down following multiple complaints regarding noise disturbances, particularly related to sound usage.
Assault cases increase by 31% during Carnival in Teresina; an average of three per day, indicates HUT
Hospital admissions for assault rose significantly during the Carnival period in Teresina, Brazil, with an average of three cases per day reported by Hospital de Urgência de Teresina (HUT).
Video shows teenager driving stolen car before running over two women and being apprehended
A teenager in Teresina, Brazil, was apprehended after running over two women while driving a stolen car, having recorded a bragging video moments before the incident.
47 mm of Rain Brings Down Tree on Trailer and Floods Streets and Avenues in Teresina
Heavy rainfall in Teresina caused flooding in streets and avenues and knocked down trees, including one that fell on a trailer.
Jobs in Teresina and Floriano: Sine announces more than 180 vacancies; check it out
The National Employment System (Sine) has announced over 180 job vacancies in Teresina and Floriano, detailing specific requirements for applicants.
Family taken hostage during robbery at a farm in the rural area of Teresina; criminals take R$ 13 thousand in cash and cars
A family was held hostage during a robbery at a farm in rural Teresina, Brazil, where criminals stole significant cash and vehicles.
Convicted of Killing Ex-Mother-in-Law in Front of the Grandchildren is Arrested in Teresina
Charles de Góis Nunes, who was convicted of murdering his ex-mother-in-law in front of his grandchildren, was arrested in Teresina.
Cracks in the asphalt cause closure of a section of an avenue in Teresina
A section of Avenida Francisco Soares Campelo in Teresina has been closed due to cracks in the asphalt, with no timeline for reopening.
Lent increases movement at the Fish Market in Teresina; see prices for Tilapia, Yellow Pescada, and more
The Fish Market in São João, Teresina, is bustling this Ash Wednesday as Lent begins, with consistent prices for popular fish among locals.
Lent: what it is and why Christians perform penitences
Lent is a 40-day period leading up to Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and penance among Christians as a means of spiritual preparation for the celebration of Jesus Christ's Resurrection.
Blocks liven up Carnival Tuesday in Teresina; see images
Carnival celebrations in Teresina are underway with various free street blocks, including one led by an all-female percussion group.
From Guinness Book of Records to No Parade: Remembering the History of Teresina's Famous Car Parade, Canceled for the Second Year
The Teresina Corso, a traditional decorated car parade in Brazil, has been canceled for the second consecutive year, ending a nearly century-long celebration.
Polylaminin: student shot inside school in PI cannot participate in innovative treatment
João Lucas Campelo, a 17-year-old student who became quadriplegic after being shot, is unable to undergo an experimental polylaminin treatment due to his health condition and other constraints.
Patients report lack of ostomy bags from SUS in Teresina for almost 1 year: 'burns on the skin'
Ostomized patients in Teresina have been without proper ostomy bags provided by the SUS for almost a year, leading to severe health complications.
Runner is robbed on Avenida Marechal in Teresina; police arrest one of the suspects
A runner was robbed by two criminals in Teresina, Brazil, during the early hours of Sunday, with police managing to arrest one suspect shortly after the incident.
Convicted to 5 years in prison for robbery is arrested on an avenue in Teresina
A man condemned to over five years in prison for robbery was arrested in Teresina while among homeless individuals.
Flávia Bacelar: see what is known about the journalist's death
Flávia Bacelar, a 31-year-old journalist from Brazil, passed away after battling an aggressive cancer for eight days in the ICU.
Family members use sunflowers to honor journalist Flávia Bacelar: 'it was her flower, she had it tattooed'
Family members of journalist Flávia Bacelar honored her memory with sunflowers at her funeral following her death from advanced cancer.
Carnival Blocks and Samba Schools Exempt from Fees for Five Days in Teresina; Learn Which
Carnival blocks and samba schools in Teresina will be exempt from various fees for five days during Carnival 2025.
Vaccination station at Teresina Shopping will be closed during Carnival
The vaccination station at Teresina Shopping in Brazil will be closed from February 14 to February 18 for Carnival, resuming normal operations on February 19.
Nurse reports homophobia and threats during service at Hemopi in Teresina
A nurse in Teresina, Brazil, reported experiencing homophobia and threats from a patient while working at Hemopi.
VIDEO: 20-year-old uses cart for app deliveries in Teresina and goes viral
A young man in Teresina, Arthur de Oliveira, gained attention for delivering food using a cart borrowed from his father.
Post Office Agency Begins Operations in East Zone of Teresina
A new post office agency has opened in the East Zone of Teresina, Brazil, providing a variety of postal services.
Second suspect in the death of woman shot inside car on BR-316 arrested in Teresina
An 18-year-old suspect linked to the murder of Jaqueline Lima de Araújo, shot in December 2025, has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil.
Dogs in a situation of mistreatment are rescued from an abandoned house in Teresina
Two mistreated dogs have been rescued from an abandoned house in Teresina following the arrest of their owner.
Mother of suspect accused of killing elderly man and cutting out tongue in Teresina reveals son has a history of violence and calls for psychiatric internment
The mother of a man accused of brutally murdering an elderly man in Teresina reveals that her son has a history of violence and she is requesting he be placed in a psychiatric facility instead of prison.
Fake parking attendant arrested suspect of stealing car and trading it for drugs in Teresina
A man impersonating a parking attendant was arrested in Teresina for stealing a car and exchanging it for drugs.
Former civil guard arrested for assaulting woman after refusing to pay for sex in Teresina
Thiago Henrique Fernandes da Silva Felix, a former municipal civil guard in Teresina, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman after refusing to pay for a sex service.
Pharmacist, real estate agent and 7 others arrested for child support debts totaling R$ 101 thousand
A pharmacist, a real estate agent, and seven others were arrested in Teresina for failing to pay child support debts amounting to R$ 101,000.
Maintenance on water pipeline expected to be completed on Tuesday (10); neighborhoods remain without water in Teresina
Various neighborhoods in the South Zone of Teresina are experiencing a water supply outage due to the rupture of a water pipeline, with maintenance expected to be completed by Tuesday.
Neighborhoods in Teresina run out of water after water main rupture; see which ones
Residents of various neighborhoods in South Teresina are facing water shortages due to a ruptured water main caused by heavy rain and a landslide.
Marathon runner who crosses Brazil on foot arrives in Teresina after passing through eight states
Marathon runner and journalist Lourival Xavier, known as 'Xavier Pé na Estrada', has reached Teresina as part of his project to walk across all 27 Brazilian states.
Medication that prevents respiratory infections in babies starts being applied on Monday (9) in Teresina
Teresina will begin administering nirsevimab to hospitalized babies and children on Monday to protect against severe respiratory infections, such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).