Stories for 2021

Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 08:43 UTC
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccines coming up for second half of September in Brazil

Brazilian health authorities Wednesday announced the third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will begin to be distributed during the second half of September 2021, for people over 70 years of age who have completed their full treatment more than six months ago.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 08:33 UTC
Celebration in Ushuaia: cruise season authorized to begin on 20 October

It's official, Argentina announced the opening of the 2021/2022 bi-oceanic and Antarctic cruise season next 20 October. The administrative resolution 834/2021 was published in the Official Gazette, triggering immediate satisfaction from Tierra del Fuego province whose governor contacted the Tourism and Sports minister Matías Lammens.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 08:26 UTC
Argentina sued before New York court for debts related to the expropriation of Aerolineas Argentinas

Argentina faces possible embargoes after holders of debt resulting from the expropriation of flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas brought the case to a New York court on Wednesday for an amount of approximately US $ 320 million.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 08:21 UTC
Bolsonaro mandates Brazilian federal gov't agencies to cut down electricity consumption

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has issued a decree ordering all federal agencies to cut down electricity consumption between 10 and 20% from September to April 2022, in the face of an unprecedented shortage in supply from less expensive sources.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 07:46 UTC
Ukraine born US tallest man, 2.35 meters, dies at age 38

The tallest man in the United States, 2 meters 35 centimetres has died of heart failure, his family reported on Facebook. Originally from Ukraine, Igor Voykoyinsky, 38, was living in the city of Rochester, Minnesota, famous for its medical schools and medical facilities.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 07:17 UTC
C24 Caribbean Regional Seminar at Saint John, Dominica

The Special Committee on Decolonization is holding the 2021 Caribbean Regional Seminar in the Parish of Saint John, Dominica, from Wednesday 25 to 27 August 2021, within the framework of the start of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2021-2030). The Seminar, initially scheduled for 19 to 21 May, was postponed due to the situation relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 07:03 UTC
A billion people suffering hypertension live in low and middle income countries

The vast majority of people with high blood pressure, or hypertension, – a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases – live in low and middle-income countries, a World Health Organization (WHO) report released on Wednesday has revealed.
Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 07:00 UTC
New Zealand reflecting about its national soccer team name “All Whites”

The All Blacks, in their black colours, is mighty and feared New Zealand rugby national team, which during the last two decades have been an almost unbeatable side collecting trophies in the northern and southern hemispheres.
Wednesday, August 25th 2021 - 18:41 UTC
Uruguay to open up Ankara embassy following FM Bustillo's Turkish tour

Uruguay and Turkey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding whereby a Political Consultation Mechanism as Francisco Bustillo, Foreign Minister of the South American country, rounds up his diplomatic tour.
Wednesday, August 25th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Uruguay has vaccinated 70% of its population with two doses against COVID-19; Brazil only 26.83%

Uruguay's Public Health Ministry (MSP) Tuesday announced 70% of the population had already received two doses of COVID-19 vaccines such as CoronaVac, Pfizer or AstraZeneca, while a private survey showed only 26.83% of Brazilians were at the same level.