Stories for February 2024

Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
Argentina exported 682,000 tons of beef last year, mostly to China

Argentina is forecasted to increase 5,1% beef and calf production this year, reaching some 3,3 million tons with a domestic consumption of 2.43 million tons, according to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This follows on a record beef exports 2023, 682.000 tons, despite government measures and export levies aimed at curbing prices in the home market in an election year.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:42 UTC
Argentina: Milei's passionate kiss on stage makes headlines

Javier Milei made the headlines this weekend for his unpresidential kiss on stage with his romantic partner Fátima Florez at a Mar del Plata theater, where the entertainer was performing before celebrating her birthday.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:41 UTC
Falklands reminds increase in the rate of Embarkation Tax for air passengers

The Falkland Islands government reminds that as agreed in the Budget for 2023/24, the rate of embarkation tax payable by passengers departing the Falkland Islands by air, in accordance with the Embarkation Tax Regulations Ordinance 1999, was increased from £27 to £30 per passenger, with effect from Monday 1 January 2024.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:35 UTC
EU promoting consumers' “right to repair” by fostering the repair industry and extending products' life

With environmental protection and waste reduction in mind, European Union members are working to establish a “right to repair” for consumers to encourage more sustainable consumption and boost the repair industry by making repairs more accessible and cost-effective.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:30 UTC
Falklands, visiting delegation of Welsh parliamentarians begins contacts

Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly received on Saturday the visit of esteemed representatives from the Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament, fostering greater exchange between the Falkland Islands and Wales.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:23 UTC
Argentine gov't sees inflation decelerating

Argentine President Javier Milei told the audience at his girlfriend's show at a Mar del Plata theater that “inflation has started to go down” and that the country “will soon move forward.” The head of state traveled on Saturday to the popular beach resort to be with Fátima Flórez during her birthday celebrations and returned to Buenos Aires on Sunday to make the arrangements for his trip abroad starting Monday.
Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:20 UTC
Sea food consumption down some 34% in a decade in Spain, according to retailers lobby

Consumption of fish food in Spain has fallen to the tune of 34% per household in the last ten years according to the National Association of Provincial Fish and frozen sea produce Retail Companies and points out that government policies to promote fish food are not attracting consumers.
Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Argentine Lower House broadly approves Milei's workhorse bill

Argentina's Lower House Friday broadly approved by 144 votes to 109 President Javier Milei's so-called Omnibus Law bill to curb State spending and achieve zero deficit, it was reported in Buenos Aires. Next week, each provision of the draft will be analyzed separately, it was also explained.
Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - 10:57 UTC
Dengue emergency reported in Rio de Janeiro

Health authorities in Rio de Janeiro are speaking of record hospitalizations of patients with dengue, Agencia Brasil reported Friday. In just one day in January, Rio de Janeiro's municipal health network had 362 people admitted with the condition, thus surpassing the previous record dating back to 2008. Municipal Health Secretary Daniel Soranz confirmed that the city was facing an epidemic of the disease.
Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - 10:50 UTC
US nuclear aircraft carrier due in South Atlantic later this year

The United States Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington is expected to be sailing Argentine Sea waters in May as part of her continental tour, which will include other countries. The last time such a US structure was in the area was in 2010.