Stories for 2024

Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 09:17 UTC
Huge pod of pilot whales stranded, and die in island off Orkney archipelago

Seventy-seven long-finned pilot whales washed ashore on Thursday on Sanday island, a part of the Orkney archipelago off Scotland. Sixty-five of them were already dead, the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) service said, and while twelve still alive, they were in too poor a condition to recover.
Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 09:16 UTC
IBGE finds 2% interannual growth in services

Services in South America's largest country grew 2% interannually in the first five months of 2024, according to a report released Friday by Brazil's Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). Over the past 12 months through May, the index rose 1.3%. The sector accounts for about 70% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The sector also grew by 2.3% last year, making it the third in a row with positive figures.
Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 08:02 UTC
Indec says Argentina's CPI in June reached 4.6%

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached 4.6% last month in Argentina for a year-on-year 271.5%, according to a National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) survey released Friday. These figures also yielded a 79.8% increase in the first semester of 2024.
Saturday, July 13th 2024 - 07:21 UTC
BBVA planning to leave Argentina?

Buenos Aires' financial circles are preparing for yet another departure of a banking giant from the South American country, according to leading economics reporter Mariano Gorodisch who hinted that BBVA would follow in HSBC's footsteps.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 12:34 UTC
Argentina's Labor Ministry halts pilots strike

Argentina's Labor Ministry issued a so-called mandatory conciliation injunction, thus thwarting the strike announced for Friday by the APLA pilots guild.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 09:33 UTC
Millei's mileage accruing spree brings him to Idaho

Argentine President Javier Milei is on yet another trip to the United States, the third to that country alone since taking office on Dec. 10, 2023. This time around, he is expected to be attending the Allen & Co. annual meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together billionaires from the technology and business sectors. Business Insider has described the event beginning Wednesday as “a summer camp for billionaires.”
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 09:24 UTC
Paraná Waterway crisis expected to be sorted out this year

An extension of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway Management to Jan de Nul has been reported to be under consideration as the need for further dredging plays a compelling role.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 07:03 UTC
Brazil speeds trade agreement with Palestine in the framework of Mercosur

This week Brazil deposited its instrument of ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and Palestine, which means the treaty is to come into force, between Brazil and the Palestine Administration, in thirty days. The instrument was deposited at last moment to Mercosur member Paraguay on July 3, when this country was still chair of the South American trade block. The information was released by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations. The following day the rotating presidency of Mercosur was handed to Uruguay.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 00:26 UTC
Environmental challenges in Norfolk, Virginia: A Look at waste management solutions

Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, bustling port, and picturesque waterfront. However, like many urban areas, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in waste management. With a growing population and an influx of tourists, the city must navigate the complexities of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 21:40 UTC
Uruguay faces persistent fiscal deficit: Levels match end of previous administration

The fiscal deficit in Uruguay has reached levels comparable to those at the end of the previous leftist Frente Amplio's administration, posing a significant challenge to the current government a few months before the next elections. The latest data, adjusted for extraordinary factors such as the pandemic, indicates that the consolidated fiscal deficit stands at 4.4% of GDP, mirroring the 2019 figures.