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Brazil's ANM opens consultation on mine closure planning

Brazil's National Mining Agency (ANM) has opened Public Consultation No. 04/2026 on mine closure plans. Participation runs from 30 October to 29 December 2026. The text remains under discussion.

Brazil's culture ministry seeks views on open data priorities for 2027–2028

Brazil's culture ministry announced a public consultation to help set priorities for its 2027–2028 Open Data Plan. It says contributions are accepted until 6 November 2026 and 24 datasets are available for assessment.

CNPq and CAPES accept innovation postgraduate proposals until December 11

Brazil's CNPq, partnered with CAPES, accepts proposals for call 30/2026 of MAI/DAI from August 19 through December 11, 2026. It encourages university master's and doctoral research with companies; opening a call does not mean projects have been selected.

Ciclo de Saberes accepts federal university proposals until November 8

Brazil's MinC/MEC call 13/2026 invites federal higher-education institutions to submit projects until November 8, 2026. It is an institutional call, not an open individual application for every cultural master.

Bill discusses timing of electricity disconnections and reconnection

Bill 4762/2026 proposes morning disconnections for nonpayment and remains under review.

Digital TV in Cabaceiras: partnership plans a public station

On 27 October, Brazil's communications ministry announced a partnership to install a digital television station in Cabaceiras, Paraíba. The statement says programming will arrive soon and does not say broadcasts have already begun.

CNPq call for science events accepts proposals until December 4

Brazil's CNPq accepts proposals for large science, technology and innovation events until December 4, 2026. This call concerns event proposals, not individual conference registration.

CNPq research productivity fellowships: applications close January 7, 2027

Brazil's CNPq accepts proposals for call 33/2026 until January 7, 2027. Its three fellowship categories cover research and technological development; an application does not mean a grant has been awarded.

LideraGOV: sixth cohort brings together staff from 43 agencies

On 26 October, Brazil's Ministry of Management and Enap published details of the sixth LideraGOV cohort, which began on 19 August. According to the government, it brings together 50 public servants from 43 agencies.

Collaborative farming: Brazilian bill proposes shared machinery and collective-use incentives

Bill 2971/2026 proposes collaborative farming through common equipment and services. The October 27 record awaits an Agriculture rapporteur; incentives and productivity gains remain proposals and goals.

Consad's CPNU cooperation letter is voluntary; it opens no state recruitment

MGI published a report on October 26 about a letter formalised August 7 to share CPNU experience with states. Participation is voluntary and preserves state autonomy; the announcement supplies no recruitment notice.

InspirAÇÃO: CNPq receives institutional proposals until December 8

The call receives proposals from ICTs and higher-education institutions for InspirAÇÃO. The official page gives October 26–December 8; this institutional invitation is different from individual student registration.

CAR Expresso: Brazilian bill proposes data-based rural registration review and 180/240-day deadlines

Bill 2979/2026 proposes CAR Expresso to simplify rural environmental registration analysis. The record checked October 27 awaits an Agriculture Committee rapporteur; deadlines and automation remain proposals.

CSC 360 runs November 3–5: check the format before choosing a workshop

The official CSC 360 2026 schedule lists November 3–5 in Brasília, with in-person and online workshops. MGI says places are limited and workshops must be chosen during registration; a schedule does not establish efficiency gains already achieved.

Move Brasil bill would include commercial representatives, subject to credit assessment

Bill 3259/2026 would include independent commercial representatives in Move Brasil financing for new working vehicles. It awaits a rapporteur and retains professional evidence and credit assessment.

Funai reports science and innovation status: a framework for research

On October 26, Funai reported its status as a Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institution. Its statement says the acts were published on October 14 and include an innovation policy and a unit coordinated by the National Museum of Indigenous Peoples.

Criar Brasil: local creative economy bill awaits a committee report

Bill 3315/2026 proposes the National System for Locally Rooted Creative Economy, Criar Brasil. The record checked on October 27 awaits a report in the Amazon committee; the system remains a legislative proposal.

Uranium taxes: Brazil's Bill 3224 proposes later payment, not removing the charge

Bill 3224/2026 proposes suspending taxes when certain nuclear inputs enter Brazil and collecting them when fuel is sold. It remains under Chamber consideration; this is not a tax exemption already in force.

Accessible materials alongside other textbooks: Brazil's Bill 5565 explained

Bill 5565/2026 proposes that Braille, accessible and adapted learning materials be delivered alongside other textbooks in supplementary programmes. The Senate record checked on October 26 awaits referral; the change remains a proposal.

Fiagro Livre bill proposes digital rural credit notes, not automatic loan approval

Bill 3117/2026 proposes simpler Rural Product Notes and wider access to private credit. The record checked on October 26 awaits a rapporteur in the Agriculture Committee; this is not an already-open financing line.

Brazil's Bill 3066 proposes connected public data and simpler licensing; rapporteur pending

Bill 3066/2026 proposes connecting public databases and simplifying economic procedures. The record checked on October 26 awaits appointment of a rapporteur in the Administration and Public Service Committee; this is a proposal, not a new rule in force.

Brazil announces federal office day off on October 30; order expected on the 27th

On October 26, Brazil's Management Ministry announced that the optional federal Civil Servants' Day holiday would move to Friday, October 30. Its statement expects the formal order on October 27 and requires essential services to continue.

Antonelli takes pole in Austin: what the qualifying times show

Kimi Antonelli set a 1:34.035 in qualifying on 24 October for the United States Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. This is the qualifying result, not the result of Sunday's race.

Europe's clocks go back on 25 October: check country and time zone

Official UK and Dutch calendars indicate a one-hour rollback on 25 October 2026. The local transition time differs: 2am in the UK and 3am in the Netherlands. Check the appointment's location before adjusting your calendar.

iPad mini with OLED and A20 Pro: Apple's announcement and pre-order dates

On 26 October Apple announced an iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro. The release schedules pre-orders for 28 October and availability from 6 November in the announced markets.

Artemis III: NASA details Earth-orbit tests before Moon landings

In its 23 October announcement, NASA describes Artemis III as a low Earth orbit demonstration planned for 2027, before lunar landings planned for 2028.