Porto Alegre

Interesting facts

Carrefour chain exits, and a new supermarket chain enters with R$ 25 million in a traditional building, generating 150 jobs and a plan of R$ 433 million to grow in wholesale retail in Porto Alegre.

Geovane Souza 20/06/2026 at 18:05

Interesting facts

Workers were excavating the Historic Center of Porto Alegre when they found stone paving from the early 20th century: a structure used between 1912 and 1928 was preserved, received heritage plaques, and became the first open archaeological site in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.

Carla Teles 09/06/2026 at 21:05

Construction

Tired of people trapped in the cycle of sidewalks and shelters, the city hall created a solidarity rental program that takes homeless people to private properties, pays housing assistance, and offers health visits and assistance in a Brazilian city.

Alisson Ficher 09/06/2026 at 17:32

Science and Technology

On the other side of the planet, a Brazilian doctor operates on a patient in Porto Alegre while being in China, almost 19,000 km away, using a surgical robot that responds in 200 milliseconds in a procedure that seems like science fiction.

Ana Alice 30/05/2026 at 05:53

Economy

Gasoline price drops to R$ 3.99 per liter in special promotion and drivers line up to take advantage of rare discount

Geovane Souza 28/05/2026 at 11:27

Interesting facts

Property used as a torture center during the military dictatorship advances in the heritage listing process and may change the memory map in Porto Alegre.

Viviane Alves 13/05/2026 at 19:10

Ports and Shipyards

Ship from Russia arrives at Porto Alegre Port with 11,000 tons, marking the return of international navigation after investments in dredging, security, and a new long-haul operation in Rio Grande do Sul in a strategic phase.

Carla Teles 13/05/2026 at 16:42

Science and Technology

A silent finding in Guaíba sounded the alarm for science and placed Porto Alegre at the center of a worrying investigation: dangerous bacteria defies 14 antibiotics, intrigues UFRGS researchers, appears on the capital’s beaches, and raises suspicions about hospital waste in the sewage.

Caio Aviz 12/05/2026 at 16:00

Job Openings

Work at SENAI! Institution opens job vacancy for Safety Monitor I in Porto Alegre.

Ruth Rodrigues 24/03/2026 at 13:34

Agribusiness

At 27, Former Lawyer Leaves Porto Alegre, Renovates Abandoned House for 10 Years, and Sets Up a Livestock Breeding Operation with 280 Sheep in Rio Grande do Sul on Three Hectares, Alone Using Pastures and Two Breeders

Carla Teles 26/01/2026 at 22:51

Solar Energy

Solar Energy Helps Porto Alegre Cut Millions on Electricity Bill and Redefines Municipal Energy Management

Rannyson Moura 05/01/2026 at 15:06

Job Openings

Hapvida Opens Position for Ambulatory Receptionist for Monday to Saturday Work for Individuals with Completed High School Education and Offers Medical Assistance and Food Voucher in Porto Alegre (PWD)

Carla Teles 05/11/2025 at 17:07