Stories for October 24th 2024

Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 19:07 UTC
ECLAC foresees slight rebound in foreign trade

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) foresaw this week in its its annual Latin America and the Caribbean International Trade Outlook that regional exports of goods would bounce back in 2024 after last year's 1% contraction while service exports will complete their fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 18:04 UTC
Air travel on the rise in Brazil

Brazil's Ministry of Ports and Airports reported this week that South America's largest country recorded nearly 10 million airline travelers nationwide last month, which represented a 5.7% increase from September last year.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 11:05 UTC
What the polls say three days before the presidential elections in Uruguay

Uruguayans will head to the polls on October 27 to elect a successor to President Luis Lacalle Pou and renew the country's Parliament. According to the latest surveys, no candidate is expected to secure the required 50% of votes, setting the stage for a November runoff.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina to sack whoever used the “Falklands” in an official document

Argentina's Defense Ministry will be sacking the person responsible for using the word “Falklands” on the Argentina.gob.ar website when it should have been “Malvinas.”
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Chile's brand new icebreaker receives combat flag

The Chilean Navy's icebreaker AGB-46 Almirante Viel received her combat flag during a cermony at the Talcahuano Naval Base. Viel Captain Juan Pablo Henríquez took delivery on Tuesday of the symbolic item from Chilean Maritime League President Admiral (ret.) Edmundo González.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 10:22 UTC
World Bank endorses Brazil taxing health-harming products

According to a statement released Wednesday by he World Bank (WB), South America's largest country has “a unique opportunity” to improve public health by properly planning taxes on products such as tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks that are known to be potentially harming to humans, Agencia Brasil reported. The organization also listed a series of technical recommendations on how to structure and apply these taxes “in order to make significant progress in public health and tax revenue.”
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 07:04 UTC
Online influencer becomes fully-fledge university degree in its own right

Working as an online influencer has become a subject to specialize in, according to an Irish university's decision to include such studies in its curricula. A job that did not exist until recently, it has become a popular career among Generation Z young people looking to carve out a future by posting content on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, said South East University of Technology (SETU) in Carlow, 80 km from Dublin.
Thursday, October 24th 2024 - 00:49 UTC
Which Limassol property type matches your personality?

Limassol is a city that is brimming with contrast and diversity, where the breathtaking Mediterranean coastline meets the vibrant pulse of urban life. As the city evolves, its real estate market mirrors this blend of tranquility and energy and offers a variety of property options to suit any lifestyle. If you dream of waking up to the sound of waves, or you thrive on the buzz of city life, there’s a perfect Limassol property for you.