Stories for October 14th 2005

Friday, October 14th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

WTO talks: more concessions are still needed

United States and European Union must make more concessions if a global trade liberalization treaty is to be reached said Pascal Lamy, head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Zurich.

Friday, October 14th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Ozone hole directly over Magallanes Region

Last week end and for two days Magallanes Region was directly under the ozone layer hole, according to Claudio Casiccia an expert on the subject from the University of Magallanes in Punta Arenas.

Friday, October 14th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Strong Chilean peso hinders Patagonia tourism

The strong Chilean currency is causing complications to the Magallanes Region tourist industry which has been forced to increase prices in US dollars or simply mark them in Chilean pesos, “which most visitors don't understand”.

Friday, October 14th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Ibero-American summit committed to less rhetoric

Latin America leaders are gathering in the Spanish city of Salamanca for Friday's Ibero-American summit which they have pledged to give greater impetus, beyond rhetoric and effectively turning the event into an accomplishment.

Friday, October 14th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

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