Stories for September 2021

Thursday, September 23rd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Chilean Antarctic bases changing energy sources with German support

The Chilean Antarctic Institute, Inach, Germany's International Cooperation Agency, GIZ, and the Antarctica Foundation 21 have started working in energy options, assessing alternatives for the Chilean bases in the continent, avoiding CO2 emissions, such as green hydrogen.
Thursday, September 23rd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Qantas announces historic nonstop repatriation flight from Buenos Aires

Australia's flag carrier Qantas is planning a historic nonstop repatriation flight from Buenos Aires' Ezeiza airport across the Southern Pole aboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, it was announced.
Thursday, September 23rd 2021 - 08:12 UTC
Falkland Islands Government agrees new financial package in support of its heritage

On Wednesday 22 September, the Falkland Islands 'Executive Council, ExCo agreed on the provision of a capital grant of up to £1m and a loan facility of up to £750,000 to support the Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust (FIMNT) to progress the development and construction of the new Lookout Gallery and Exhibition Hall. The package is designed to mitigate ongoing financial pandemic pressures, including the continued absence of international tourism.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina eases down on most COVID-19 restrictions, gradually reopens borders

In what became Juan Manzur's first appearance as Cabinet Chief, the Government of Argentina Tuesday announced a gradual reopening of its borders as of October 1 as well as other measures lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:20 UTC
OECD down plays impact of China's mega group Evergrande possible downfall

“We believe the Chinese authorities have the fiscal and monetary capacity to ”shock absorb“ giant real estate promoter Evergrande”, said OECD chief economist Laurence Boone.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:19 UTC
Argentine social organizations stage protest to demand minimum wage rise

Demonstrators from Argentine social organizations convened Tuesday at Buenos Aires' iconic Plaza de Mayo to demand a minimum wage increase, which in their view should be no less than AR $ 70,000 (US $ 378 at the unofficial exchange rate).
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Walmart brand leaves Argentina, stores renamed under local ownership

The worldwide famous Walmart brand is saying goodbye to Argentina as its stores are being repainted following the chain's buy over by Colombian-born local businessman Francisco De Narváez.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Bolsonaro tells UN his gov't is for COVID-19 vaccination but against mandates

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday highlighted his policies, economic or otherwise, during his opening speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Killings of social leaders in Colombia total 124 so far in 2021

Monday's killing of five social leaders in Colombia have increased this year's figures to 124, the Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) has reported.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
UN Secretary General insists on more world solidarity

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Tuesday rang the alarm during his speech at the 76th General Assembly in New York City, saying the world “has never been so threatened or so divided” before.