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Added on the 28/09/2023 14:10:35 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Members of the Great Britain Olympic Team held a press conference at Heathrow, London, on Tuesday after returning from the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Team GB finished second in the overall medal standing, winning 67 medals in total; 27 golds, 23 silvers and 17 bronzes.
Brazil's iconic carnival week is back in full swing for the first time in three years following the Covid-19 pandemic. Millions are expected to take part in the festivities which include parades, 'blocos' and samba dancers.
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 22 (EFE) .- Brazil registered 318 deaths from Covid-19 Sunday and reached a total of 574,527 deaths, but this week has been the least lethal since the beginning of the year 2021, according to official sources.(Camera: JANAINA QUINET / ANTONIO LACERDA)SHOT LIST: PACKED BEACHES IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.
Rio de Janeiro's famed Ipanema beache is deserted, as the city closes its beaches in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. Rio's mayor has warned of a "very critical" situation, with 95 percent of intensive care units occupied at public hospitals. IMAGES
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 14 (EFE) .- Cariocas's in Rio de Janeiro ignore Brazil's increase in COVID-19 cases and take advantage of the summer, ignoring social distancing recommendations.(Camera: ANTONIO LACERDA)SHOT LIST: PARAIA DO ARPOADOR BEACH IN IPANEMA, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL