Stories for September 2022

Friday, September 9th 2022 - 07:53 UTC
Euro zone adopts an aggressive rates policy: “inflation remains too high and is likely to stay”

The European Central Bank decided on Thursday to increase the three key interest rates by 75 basis points, making a dramatic change from the prevailing transition accommodative rates' levels to ensure a timely return to the ECB's inflation target of 2%.
Friday, September 9th 2022 - 07:43 UTC
Uruguay's Foreign Ministry joins global sympathy over Queen's death

Uruguay's Foreign Ministry Thursday issued a statement expressing the South American country's sympathy over the passing of the British monarch at Balmoral Castle.
Friday, September 9th 2022 - 07:30 UTC
Brazil's Post Office launches stamps on Radio's first 100 years

Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC) and the Post Office launched a stamp on Sept. 7 in Rio de Janeiro marking the 100th anniversary of the first radio broadcast in the country, exactly one century after the Declaration of Independence.
Friday, September 9th 2022 - 03:00 UTC
Lacalle participates in events boosting Uruguay's economy

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Thursday attended the celebrations of Laboratorio Industrial Montevideo's 75th anniversary. The 100% national company is specialized in food and electrical analysis, supporting exporting companies.
Friday, September 9th 2022 - 02:47 UTC
Falkland Islands Statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

It is with deep sadness that the Falkland Islands Government has today learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 20:30 UTC
Bolsonaro decrees three days of mourning in Brazil over Queen's passing

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has decreed three days of mourning over the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II. In order to make the head of state's decision effective, a special edition of the Diário Oficial da União (Official Gazette) was released Thursday afternoon.
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 20:02 UTC
King Charles III: “the greatest sadness for me”

Following Queen Elizabeth II's death Thursday, her son Charles automatically became King and shared a message through Buckingham Palace's official channels expressing his feelings and those of the Royal Family:
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 19:02 UTC
London Bridge Operation set in place

The so-called “London Bridge Operation” protocol has been activated after today's death of Queen Elizabeth. It consists of a series of meticulously planned actions to be carried out involving Prime Minister Liz Tuss, the Anglican Church, the London Police, the armed forces, and the media. The proceedings will last for weeks.
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 15:26 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died Thursday at the age of 96

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom died Thursday at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the BBC has reported.
Thursday, September 8th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Córdoba's Neonatal Maternal Hospital: janitors find 12-week fetus

Maintenance workers at Córdoba's Neonatal Maternal Hospital found the remains of a fetus in a septic chamber, it was reported Wednesday. It is the same healthcare facility where at least 5 newborns died in mysterious circumstances earlier this year and for which a nurse has been arrested last month.