International

• Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:46 UTC

  Argentina exported 682,000 tons of beef last year, mostly to China

  

  Argentina is forecasted to increase 5,1% beef and calf production this year, reaching some 3,3 million tons with a domestic consumption of 2.43 million tons, according to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This follows on a record beef exports 2023, 682.000 tons, despite government measures and export levies aimed at curbing prices in the home market in an election year.

• Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:35 UTC

  EU promoting consumers' “right to repair” by fostering the repair industry and extending products' life

  

  With environmental protection and waste reduction in mind, European Union members are working to establish a “right to repair” for consumers to encourage more sustainable consumption and boost the repair industry by making repairs more accessible and cost-effective.

• Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:30 UTC

  Falklands, visiting delegation of Welsh parliamentarians begins contacts

  

  Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly received on Saturday the visit of esteemed representatives from the Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament, fostering greater exchange between the Falkland Islands and Wales.

• Monday, February 5th 2024 - 10:20 UTC

  Sea food consumption down some 34% in a decade in Spain, according to retailers lobby

  

  Consumption of fish food in Spain has fallen to the tune of 34% per household in the last ten years according to the National Association of Provincial Fish and frozen sea produce Retail Companies and points out that government policies to promote fish food are not attracting consumers.

• Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - 10:59 UTC

  Argentine Lower House broadly approves Milei's workhorse bill

  

  Argentina's Lower House Friday broadly approved by 144 votes to 109 President Javier Milei's so-called Omnibus Law bill to curb State spending and achieve zero deficit, it was reported in Buenos Aires. Next week, each provision of the draft will be analyzed separately, it was also explained.

• Saturday, February 3rd 2024 - 10:50 UTC

  US nuclear aircraft carrier due in South Atlantic later this year

  

  The United States Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington is expected to be sailing Argentine Sea waters in May as part of her continental tour, which will include other countries. The last time such a US structure was in the area was in 2010.

• Friday, February 2nd 2024 - 10:55 UTC

  BlackRock: Investing guru Larry Fink tells Milei he will be visiting Argentina in May

  

  BlackRock CEO and founder Larry Fink told Argentine President Javier Milei in a virtual meeting that he would be visiting the South American country in May, and Casa Rosada Spokesman Manuel Adorni confirmed in Buenos Aires.

• Friday, February 2nd 2024 - 10:00 UTC

  Argentine Blue Helmets off to Cyprus

  

  Argentine defense authorities bid farewell earlier this week to the new group of troops to be deployed in Cyprus as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Blue Helmets (UNFICYP), it was reported in Buenos Aires.

• Friday, February 2nd 2024 - 03:48 UTC

  Strong support from IMF to President Milei and his austerity policies

  

  The new government of Argentine president Javier Milei and its austerity policies to try and put the country's economy back on track received a strong boost from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, which approved the disbursement of US$ 4,7 billion.

• Friday, February 2nd 2024 - 03:00 UTC

  Bank of England leaves basic rate at 5,25%; little space for any cuts

  

  The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, at its meeting ending on 31 January 2024, voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 5.25%. Two members preferred to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5.5%. One member preferred to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 5%.