Government – Enjoy Trip

31 São Paulo municipalities are classified as of tourist interest

The Legislative Assembly approved the bill that classifies 31 cities as Municipalities of Tourist Interest (MITs). The proposal is authored by the 94 state deputies. MITs receive annual resources from the state government of São Paulo to be used for investments in tourism inf... ✚

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Congonhas will not be included in a package of concessions by the government

Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo, was excluded from the list of 13 airports in the country that were included in the Federal Government's privatization program and which would pass the administration of the São Paulo air terminal to the private sector. The decision was taken by ... ✚

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Spain begins tomorrow procedures to intervene in Catalonia

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will convene his cabinet meeting in an extraordinary session on Saturday to begin procedures that will lead to a planned intervention in the Spanish constitution on autonomy in Catalonia, the Spanish government announced on Thursday. "The gov... ✚

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Government places embassies at the disposal of Brazilians in Florida

President Michel Temer has placed the network of Brazilian embassies and consulates in a "state of alert" to provide all necessary support to the Brazilians affected by Hurricane Irma, which has hit South Florida on Saturday morning (10). In a posting on Twitter's socia... ✚

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Tourist areas in Spain receive reinforcement in security

The Spanish government has agreed to maintain anti-terrorist alert level four, even after the attack in Barcelona last Thursday (17). However, security measures will be strengthened in places with large flows of people, such as tourist regions. The Interior Minister, Juan Igna... ✚

Região Sudeste

Government of Pernambuco announces flights between Recife and Bogota

Avianca will have direct flights between Recife and Bogota. The capital of Pernambuco will become the third in the Northeast to have flights from the company to the Colombian capital, since Fortaleza already has regular operations and Salvador starts flights in September. The new... ✚

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Qatar does not require more visas from 80 countries

The Qatari government has confirmed that it will exempt citizens from 80 countries that have visited their lands from previously issued visas. Depending on nationality, the visitor will be entitled to a multiple entry visa valid for 180 days, guaranteeing 90 days of stay in the c... ✚

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Australia considers security “US level” to combat terrorism

The Australian government is considering implementing security restrictions and procedures at the United States level after a failed terrorist attempt on July 15. The country's security officials met to discuss and prepare the measures to be presented at the high summit in the co... ✚

Região Nordeste

New airport concessions generate R $ 1.46 billion in profit for the government

The government celebrated the implementation of the Concession Program of the International Airports of Porto Alegre (RS), Salvador (BA), Florianópolis (SC) and Fortaleza (CE). The concession contracts of the four airports were signed this Friday (07/28) by the National Civil Avi... ✚