Latest news from Rio de Janeiro.
From Porto Maravilha to the slopes of Santa Teresa, a new generation of startups is reshaping what Rio de Janeiro's innovation economy looks like in mid-2026.
Decades after decline, the hilltop district is drawing artists, families and entrepreneurs back with a blend of colonial charm and grassroots community organising.
From the port district to Barra da Tijuca, a convergence of global turbulence and local opportunity is rewriting the rules for Rio de Janeiro's commercial sector in the second half of 2026.
Across the Zona Norte and the Baixada Fluminense, grassroots football and community sport programs are pulling thousands of young Cariocas off the streets and onto something bigger.
As Europe buries more than 2,000 heat deaths and West Africa drowns under record rains, Rio de Janeiro is confronting its own climate emergency — and the gaps in its response are impossible to ignore.
Ten years after the Olympic Games transformed Barra da Tijuca, the city's sporting venues are at a crossroads — some thriving, others decaying, and a major renovation push now under way.
As the city repositions itself beyond Carnival, a revitalized arts scene and restored cultural landmarks offer travelers a deeper experience than ever before.
From Porto Maravilha startups to Flamengo's corporate tech hubs, the skills gap is widening and salaries are moving with it.
From Minha Casa Minha Vida to the favela removal controversies, the path to Rio's current housing emergency runs through years of policy reversals, Olympic-era displacements, and federal neglect.
From Barra da Tijuca's office towers to the Port of Rio, a new wave of investment data is giving businesses reasons for cautious optimism in the second half of 2026.
With European heat waves driving tourists south and global flight costs climbing, Rio's famous summer lifestyle comes with a sharp price tag—here's what locals and visitors need to budget for.
From Copacabana to the Zona Norte, Rio's public health network offers no-cost psychological support, but too few residents know where to knock.
Rio's noise and humidity disrupt sleep more than stress. Learn how to optimize your bedroom temperature, light, and soundproofing for better rest in Ipanema, Santa Teresa, and beyond.
From Leblon to Santa Teresa, the city's feiras livres are overflowing with cold-season produce — here's where to go and what to put in your bag.
Cariocas are reclaiming their mental health one screenless hour at a time — and the science backs them up.
Whether you're lacing up for the first time or chasing your hundredth summit, the city's trails offer something for every pair of legs.
From Flamengo to Santa Teresa, the city's parks and squares are packed with no-cost workouts open to anyone who shows up.
From Ipanema yoga studios to Lapa's late-night temptations, cariocas are rethinking the hours between dinner and lights-out.