Tag: Rio de Janeiro
The Counter-Strike Major in Copenhagen underlines Denmark’s status as a leading esports nation
The Danes are crazy about e-sports, so many will have to learn about Counter-Strike The Major will be held for the first time in Denmark next March at the Royal Arena. Esports coach Sune Guld Boesen, who works at Vesterbros Ungdomsgaard, is super excited about the event. “I think it’s fantastic for Copenhagen. It’s always […]
ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka upsets Doha top seed Andrey Rublev
Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic took down Russian No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Thursday in Doha. Rublev, who survived a third-set tiebreak to defeat Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor in the previous round, fired 10 aces but was unable to break Lehecka’s serve […]
Pelé and Sweden – where he won his first World Cup gold
In Brazil, there are three days of national mourning after the legendary soccer player Pelé died on Thursday. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, as his real name is, was 82 years old. During a football career that spanned three decades, he made an unforgettable impression on the world. His entry onto the world stage took place […]
Pele’s Obituary: From Humble Origins to Immortality
by Michael Place RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) — Pele was three months shy of his 10th birthday when he made a promise to his father Dondinho. The pair had just listened to a radio broadcast of Uruguay’s 2-1 victory over Brazil in the deciding match of the 1950 World Cup at Rio de […]
Brazil and the world mourn as Pele dies after battling cancer
Legendary Brazilian soccer player Pele passed away Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. A few days ago, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors said he needed treatment for kidney and heart dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection made worse by covid-19. Pele, whose real name is […]
A look at massive performances by ‘Black Pearl’ Pele
New Delhi [India], Dec 30(ANI): When you talk about the beautiful game of football, the first name that comes to your mind is the legend Pele. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele, was born on October 23, 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. Son of Fluminense footballer Dondinho and Celeste Arantes. He was the […]
Brazilian soccer player Pele, the only player to win three soccer World Cup titles, dies at 82 after battle with cancer
New Delhi[India]December 30 (ANI): Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. A few days ago, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said he needed treatment for kidney and heart dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection made worse by covid-19. […]
Brazilian footballer Pele, the only player to win three FIFA World Cup titles, dies aged 82 after battle with cancer
New Delhi[India]December 30 (ANI): Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer. A few days ago, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said he needed treatment for kidney and heart dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection made worse by covid-19. […]
Pele: From humble beginnings to football’s first global superstar
The three-time World Cup winner is considered by many to be the greatest player of all time Brazilian football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, has died aged 82 in Sao Paulo. Pele’s passing at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Brazil’s largest city follows a long period of ill health and a […]
Bolsonaro’s Brazil is arming itself
Accusations of electoral fraud and the threat to democracy On Sunday, the second and decisive round of the presidential election in Brazil will be held, when Jair Bolsonaro will be pitted against the former president, the left-wing politician Lula da Silva. In the opinion polls it is even. But like Donald Trump in the United […]
Architecture speaks – The international lecture series on contemporary architecture continues online
Program 2022-2023 Architecture Speaks: Andrew WaughWednesday 2 November 2022, 13:15–14:30 (UTC+2) Andrew Waugh is the founding director of Waugh Thistleton Architects, dedicated to delivering beautiful buildings and places that recognize their impact on the environment. He is a globally known representative of low-impact architecture and innovative construction, lobbies and lectures internationally to communicate the urgent […]
Henrik Brandão Jonsson
Henrik Brandão Jonsson works as a journalist and writer from Rio de Janeiro, where he has lived for 20 years. He is Dagens Nyheter’s correspondent in Latin America, but also writes for Sydsvenskan and the football magazine Offside. Henrik is a trained workshop mechanic, but switched to journalism and helped start the entertainment supplement Expressen […]
Hope Solo was arrested on child abuse and DWI charges
The World Cup winner was found fainting behind the wheel of her vehicle Former United States national team goalkeeper Hope Solo has been arrested on charges of DWI and child abuse after being spotted fainting behind the wheel of her vehicle with her two-year-old twins inside, according to police. A police report says Solo was […]
Reaction from South American coaches to the draw of the World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 1 (Xinhua) – The following is the reaction of South American national team leaders to the draw of the FIFA World Cup 2022, which was held in Doha on Friday: TITE, BRAZIL MANAGER “It is neither the group of death nor of life, each group has a degree of difficulty. Portugal […]
100 masterpieces of Russian literature you should read
From ancient tales to modern novels, we bring you a selection of books that can all be considered timeless classics. Many of them are part of the school program, not only in Russia. 1. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1185) W. W. Norton; 1st edition, 1973 This “tale of woe” about Prince Igor’s unsuccessful campaign […]
Floods kill dozens in Imperial City
At least 94 are dead after heavy rains and floodwaters swept through the historic mountain town of Petropolis Nearly 100 people have died in the historic city of Petropolis, Brazil after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides, officials said on Wednesday. Search and rescue teams are still searching for survivors. Brazil’s national civil defense agency […]
Crowded prisons and strengthened gangs
Participants: Markus Winberg, Deputy Chief of Staff at Kumla, guards and relatives of prisoners at the Central Prison in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Athos Vieira, criminologist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Kenneth Gustafsson, former head of Kumlaanstalten, Eva-Mi Gullbransson from Fryshuset’s defector operation Passus, “Mahad”, former network member, Morgan Johansson, Minister of Justice, Felipe Estrada, professor […]
Helsinki was ranked the best city in the world for a happy retirement
Inside something recent research According to Audley’s pension planning company Audley in the United Kingdom, Helsinki rose the best of the cities, which are typically classified as the happiest long and comfortable retirement in the world. Looking at urban areas, which tend to be at the forefront of international rankings, as the happiest places to […]
The Crown Prince stops active in the Olympic Committee
The Crown Prince himself calls it a great privilege to have helped to “spread the Olympic ideals” and to get young and old involved in sports. – My work in the IOC inspired me, among other things, to establish the Royal Run, which I am very proud of. Even though my time as an active […]
More than 20 dead in shooting in Rio de Janeiro
At least 23 people have been killed in a shooting in Rio de Janeiro, reports Brazilian Globo. According to information, this is a police crackdown on drug dealers in the Jacarezinho area in northern Rio de Janeiro. One of the dead is said to be a police officer.
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
But which variants does SSI keep an eye on – and why? You can learn more about this here. * Virus variant B117: The variant was first detected in September last year in England. There is widespread agreement that the variant is more contagious than the original variant of coronavirus. The increased infectivity is estimated […]
Important message to the public in Hisingen in the municipality of Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County.
The spread of the coronavirus seems to be out of control in Brazil. Yesterday, the highest death toll so far in one day was reported – 3,650 people. A total of 307,000 people have died in covid-19 in the country and now the neighboring countries are closing their borders. “We have so much infection that […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
But which variants does SSI keep an eye on – and why? You can learn more about this here. * Virus variant B117: The variant was first detected in September last year in England. There is widespread agreement that the variant is more contagious than the original variant of coronavirus. The increased infectivity is estimated […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
Heunicke writes that rapid containment of foreign mutations continues. But what variants does SSI keep an eye on – and why? You can learn more about this here. * Virus variant B117: The variant was first detected in September last year in England. There is widespread agreement that the variant is more contagious than the […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
But which variants does SSI keep an eye on – and why? You can learn more about this here. * Virus variant B117: The variant was first detected in September last year in England. There is widespread agreement that the variant is more contagious than the original variant of coronavirus. The increased infectivity is estimated […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
It is also hoped that at some point it may be used to find a number of variants bearing the E484K mutation. It reduces the susceptibility of the virus to antibodies. But what variants does SSI keep an eye on – and why? You can learn more about this here. * Virus variant B117: The […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
The South African variant is one of the variants that the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) pays special attention to. Read about the five variants in SSI’s spotlight here: * Virus variant B117: The variant was first detected in September last year in England. There is widespread agreement that the variant is more contagious than the […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
From 14 January until 12 February, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) has detected 61 cases with a new corona variant named B1525. It has so far been found in three regions, and it contains, among other things, a mutation, which reduces sensitivity to antibodies. This may mean that vaccines are less effective. The same mutation […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
More than one in two of the 326 positive corona samples analyzed on Saturday contained a different variant of coronavirus than the original. It appears from preliminary figures from the Statens Serum Institut (SSI), which, however, still analyzes test results from Saturday, which is why the figure may still change. The proportion of variants found […]
OVERVIEW: SSI monitors virus variants and mutations
The big joker in the elongated corona game is the different variants of coronavirus that threaten a possible reopening. In addition, there are mutations that can affect one or more of the variants. In particular, the British variant, B117, currently plays a major role in government calculations. On Saturday, the Statens Serum Institut also updated […]
Anger in Brazil after beating to death
The beating of a 40-year-old black man at the hands of two guards, who ended with the man dying, has sparked major protests in Brazil. The incident, which took place in the large city of Porto Alegre, in southern Brazil, was filmed by a witness and the video quickly spread on social media. There, one […]
Bolsonaro’s son is charged with corruption
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s eldest son is charged with embezzlement and money laundering during his time as a high-ranking politician in the state of Rio de Janeiro. The announcement that 39-year-old Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will be prosecuted does not come as a complete surprise, but it is a severe blow to President Jair Bolsonaro, just […]
No carnival in Rio next year
There will be no carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in February next year. The festivities are canceled due to the corona virus, reports AFP. When the carnival can be held instead depends on when there is a vaccine, according to a spokesman for the samba schools in the city.
