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Montevideo, November 25th 2024 - 14:56 UTC

Stories for 2024

  • Friday, March 1st 2024 - 10:11 UTC

    Petro: Colombia no longer buying guns from “genocidal” Israel

    “The world must block Netanyahu,” Petro demanded

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro insisted Thursday on dubbing Israel's military deployment in Gaza as “genocide” and ordered his administration to halt all purchases of weapons from that Middle East country, it was reported in Bogotá.

  • Friday, March 1st 2024 - 10:06 UTC

    Interannual figures highlight contrasting realities in Brazil and Argentina

    In Argentina, mass consumption contracted 3.8% year-on-year while in Brazil it grew 1.2%

    Reports released Thursday showed contrasting realities between South America's two largest countries. While consumption grew 1.2% interannually in January, according to the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets (Abras), the situation was quite the opposite in Argentina due to rampant inflation outpacing wage updates.

  • Friday, March 1st 2024 - 09:50 UTC

    Exploring virtual entertainment with these thriving industries

    Source: Unsplash

    The realm of virtual entertainment has captivated the globe, transforming how we engage with media and interface with technology. In this era, where the line between physical and virtual is getting indistinct and the opportunities seem infinite, sectors devoted to virtual entertainment are prospering unparalleled. From virtual reality games to interactive streaming platforms, digital entertainment has completely transformed over the years. So, dive into the realm of virtual entertainment where we’ll learn about its influence on diverse sectors and discover how creative advancements persistently mold our online interactions.

  • Friday, March 1st 2024 - 09:49 UTC

    Brazil surpasses 1 million probable cases of dengue this year

    Brazil could have twice as many dengue cases this year as in 2023, Trinidade said

    Brazil has recorded 1,017,278 probable cases of dengue and 214 confirmed deaths from the disease so far this year, Agencia Brasil reported Thursday. Another 687 fatalities are under investigation.

  • Friday, March 1st 2024 - 09:43 UTC

    Argentine Navy: No more beards allowed

    There might be an exception whenever freshwater is in short supply

    Argentina's Navy issued an internal regulation whereby all active members must refrain from donning a beard effective April 1, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The measure dated Feb. 27 is signed by Rear Admiral Juan Carlos Romay, General Director of Personnel and Welfare, and is said to “facilitate” military training.

  • Friday, March 1st 2024 - 05:00 UTC

    Cuban government begs UN food program for milk to feed children

    The World Food Program said it received an unprecedented official request from the Cuban government for help providing powdered milk to children

    The Cuban government has asked the UN's food program for help as food shortages on the Communist-run island worsen. The World Food Program (WFP) said it had received an unprecedented official request from the Cuban government for help providing powdered milk to children under seven years of age.

  • Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 21:55 UTC

    UK Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme visit Falklands and BFSAI at MPA

    Lord Stevens, “our visit gave us a far better understanding of the importance of the work of BFSAI, and the range of duties that fall to the RAF, British Army and Royal Navy here in the Falklands”

    The United Kingdom Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) recently visited the Falkland Islands and British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI at Mount Pleasant Complex. The aim of the AFPS is to allow Members from both Houses of Parliament the opportunity to visit various military locations, and provides education about service life including some 'hands on' time with service persons.

  • Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 21:37 UTC

    Ex Premier League Chelsea coach Graham Potter visits Falkland Islands

    Fans of all clubs came down to welcome Graham to the Islands, grab a photo opportunity and an autograph

    The Falkland Islands Stanley Leisure Community, SLC, were pleased to be able to link up with BFSAI and obtain a time slot for Graham Potter to visit the new football pitch during his flying visit to the Falklands.

  • Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 13:32 UTC

    President Milei anticipates decree-based economic reforms, stating Parliament's obstacles

    Addressing concerns about potential social unrest, Milei dismissed the notion unless incited by politically motivated events or foreign interference.

    Argentina's President Javier Milei, ahead of his first appearance before the Congress of the Nation for the opening of ordinary sessions, has signaled a proactive approach to economic reform. In an interview with the Financial Times, Milei emphasized his intent to implement reforms “by decree,” citing challenges in garnering parliamentary support due to the current composition.

  • Thursday, February 29th 2024 - 11:40 UTC

    EU-Mercosur deal not this year, Peña says

    Neither Mercosur nor Paraguay will stand idly waiting for Europe's decisions, Peña stressed

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, who holds the pro-tempore presidency of the South American Common Market (Mercosur), ruled out Wednesday in Madrid an agreement with the European Union (EU) this year while insisting that his trip to Spain was more to offer than to ask.