Paraná Court Holds First All‑Female Session in 135‑Year History

The Tribunal de Justiça do Paraná conducted its first ever session composed entirely of women during the 6th Criminal Chamber, presided over by Justice Fabiane Pieruccini. In its 135‑year history, this marks the inaugural all‑female judging panel.

The state is also advancing a research supercomputer network, installing eight machines across seven state universities and the IDR‑Paraná in Londrina. Hi‑Mix is negotiating technology transfer in India, with production slated for Pato Branco, to support work in artificial intelligence, genomics, meteorology and drug development.

Paranaguá will host the 21st edition of the Paranaguá Motos festival from 31 May to 2 June, featuring bands, DJs and family activities that are expected to boost local hospitality and commerce.

Former Curitiba mayor Rafael Greca (MDB) has joined the PSD ticket of Sandro Alex for the vice‑governor race, after discussions with Governor Ratinho Junior and Vice‑Governor Darci Piana. Alex also proposed the "Ganhando o Mundo Esporte" program to send top student‑athletes abroad, expanding an existing scheme that has already benefited 4,540 students.

Cascavel will stage a leg of the World Futevôlei Circuit from 7‑9 August, with 24 male pairs from 16 nations competing in a free‑entry event that requires a one‑kilogram non‑perishable food donation. The Paraná Military Police used artificial‑intelligence tools to locate a 60‑year‑old man with an outstanding arrest warrant, identifying his vehicle and issuing an alert.