Pernambuco expands INSS medical exams, hosts literature festival and textile training while political controversy erupts
The Federal Medical Perícia (INSS) will let beneficiaries in Pernambuco anticipate medical examinations in Serra Talhada, Petrolândia and Ouricuri, cutting the average waiting period of 33.12 days. Requests can be made via the Meu INSS app, website or the 135 call centre.
The Rio Preto municipal government clarified that a R$500,000 parliamentary amendment for the Engenheiro Schmitt CAPS AD is earmarked for equipment, furniture and permanent materials, not for relocating the unit. Officials released documents to refute claims of misused funds.
Actress Duda Santos has been cast to play gymnast Daiane dos Santos in the biopic "A Menina Que Voa," slated for a 2027 release.
Governor Raquel Lyra (PSD) has recommended the dismissal of delegate Natasha Dolci after she posted videos showing illegal curfews imposed by criminals in Recife’s metropolitan area, contradicting the government’s statements.
The Núcleo Gestor da Cadeia Têxtil e de Confecções em Pernambuco (NCTPE) opened free registrations for 39 professional‑training courses across 20 municipalities, covering sewing, modeling, machine maintenance, printing, fashion photography and social‑media management.
The 23rd Recifense Festival of Literature "A Letra e a Voz" kicks off on Friday in Recife, running for nine days. The program honors poet‑artist Thiago West and writer‑journalist Raimundo Carrero, featuring theatre, music, talks and a food‑donation drive for the local food bank.
Entities: Daiane dos Santos · Duda Santos · Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) · Natasha Dolci · Pernambuco · Raquel Lyra · organized crime groups · solar energy sector
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A R$500,000 parliamentary amendment for the Engenheiro Schmitt CAPS AD is intended for equipment, furniture and permanent materials, not for relocation. (Rio Preto municipal government)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NCTPE opened registrations for 39 free professional‑training courses in the textile sector across 20 municipalities of Pernambuco. (Núcleo Gestor da Cadeia Têxtil e de Confecções em Pernambuco (NCTPE))
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 23rd Recifense Festival of Literature 'A Letra e a Voz' begins on Friday, lasting nine days, honoring Thiago West and Raimundo Carrero. (Festival organizers)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Actress Duda Santos will portray Daiane dos Santos in the biopic 'A Menina Que Voa', scheduled for release in 2027. (Film production announcement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] INSS will allow beneficiaries in Pernambuco to anticipate medical exams in Serra Talhada, Petrolândia and Ouricuri, reducing the average wait time from 33.12 days. (Federal Medical Perícia (INSS) program)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Governor Raquel Lyra has recommended the dismissal of delegate Natasha Dolci after she posted videos exposing illegal curfews in Recife’s metropolitan area. (State government disciplinary recommendation)