The king and queen of Brazil’s renowned Rio de Janeiro carnival visited Cyprus’ carnival capital Limassol on Friday night.According to the Cyprus News Agency, the pair “danced to the rhythms of samba” ...

Meanwhile, escolas de samba (community-based "samba schools" that organise the world-famous Carnival parade with its giant floats and thrilling costumes) elect a rainha da bateria (queen of the ...

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch. King Momo’s five-day reign over the festivities opened on Friday.

RIO DE JANEIRO — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on ... said nurse Priscila dos Santos Silva, 42, who took Sol, her Chihuahua, dressed as a doll to the party.

It is a different kind of Carnival,” said nurse Priscila dos Santos Silva, 42, who took Sol, her Chihuahua, dressed as a doll to the party. 'It is a mission' A roar of joy rose from a sea of sweaty, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — As Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday ... said nurse Priscila dos Santos Silva, 42, who took Sol, her Chihuahua, dressed as a doll to the party.

Brazilians often say that "everything ends in samba", but perhaps it would be more accurate to say that samba never ends – at least not in Rio de Janeiro ... role in its Carnival celebration ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's mayor ... from the working-class Mangueira community. Rio’s Carnival queen and princesses joined him, dancing to samba music as they held the city ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s mayor ... from the working-class Mangueira community. Rio’s Carnival queen and princesses joined him, dancing to samba music as they held the city ...