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Investments in health care for large-scale events to reach R$ 1.9 billion by 2014
Brazil’s Minister of Health points out that the funds will improve infrastructure and services in the host cities and will be a legacy for the people
24/05/2013 - 16:42
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Brazil’s new arrival and departure card invites foreign visitors to return to Brazil for the World Cup
New design displays official message to promote the tournament
23/05/2013 - 17:30
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Pernambuco Arena: Recife metropolitan region gets a new urban hub
Area where the stadium was built will house a residential housing complex, office buildings, university, hotels and leisure centres
22/05/2013 - 17:00
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A solar power plant has been set up at the Pernambuco Arena
Collection of rainwater and solid waste management are among sustainability related interventions adopted during construction
21/05/2013 - 16:46
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Pernambuco Arena: stadium has 46 thousand seats; big screens more than meet FIFA requirements
The pitch uses Tifway 419 Bermuda grass. There are 42 food stands and two restaurants in the stadium
20/05/2013 - 01:43
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This Monday, the Pernambuco Arena sees its first kick-off
Match between building site workers officially opens the stadium in São Lourenço da Mata. President Dilma Rousseff and the Minister of Sport Aldo Rebelo shall attend the ceremony
20/05/2013 - 01:23
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National Stadium: striving for the top sustainability certificate
The stadium in Brasilia could be the first in the world to be awarded the Platinum LEED seal. Reuse of materials, the implementation of a solar power generator and certified items like seats and doors are some of the adopted procedures
18/05/2013 - 16:04
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National Stadium: all sectors are monitored by security cameras
The eight storey stadium is divided in four sectors. Fans will be able to use 19 gates and 158 turnstiles to go in and out of the ground
18/05/2013 - 16:00
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National Stadium: lighting ensures perfect visibility
The arena has 465 floodlights. Two sets of multimedia boards will be used to provide audiovisual information
18/05/2013 - 15:57
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National Stadium: pitch was lowered 4.8 metres
The grass species is the same as the one used in the other World Cup arenas that have already been officially opened
18/05/2013 - 15:45
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