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  • Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Argentine authorities given painting stolen during WWII

    The painting, worth some US$50,000, is in good condition

    Argentina's Federal Police on Wednesday took delivery of the painting “Portrait of a Lady” by Giuseppe Ghislandi, which had been stolen by the Nazis in the Netherlands during World War II. The work of art, dating back to 1710, was voluntarily handed over by the family in possession of it for decades.

  • Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 09:39 UTC

    Irfaan Ali reelected as President of Guyana

    Ali got 242,498 votes to win eight of the country's ten regions

    The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) released on Wednesday the results of Monday's polls, confirming the re-election of incumbent President Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). with 242,498 votes after winning eight of the country's ten regions.

  • Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 00:52 UTC

    AI or Human: Who Writes Better Essays and Papers?

    Many professors believe that only humans guarantee profound research, strong arguments, and ethical standards

    AI is developing at an incredible pace and raises many questions. Who writes better: human or AI? And this is especially relevant for the education field. In recent years, students have gained access to tools that write thousands of words in a matter of seconds. Despite this, turning to a human writer is still the traditional way that dominates academic life.

  • Thursday, September 4th 2025 - 00:06 UTC

    NoCramming Review: A Real Student Guide to Writing Services

    Finding essay help online can feel like stepping into a carnival of flashing ads. Almost every platform shouts about “perfect grades,” while the fine print hides refund traps and quality gaps.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 21:03 UTC

    European Commission gives nod to Mercosur FTA

    “European Union companies and the agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs and reduced costs,” Von der Leyen wrote

    The European Commission has validated the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin confirmed on Wednesday, calling it “excellent news” for his country.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 11:07 UTC

    Uruguayan exports grow 3.5% interannually

    China remained the top buyer

    A report released by the Uruguay XXI Institute this week in Montevideo showed that the South American country's exports in August 2025 totaled US$1.327 billion, a 3.5% yoy increase. Sales abroad in the first eight months of the year reached US$9 billion, a 5.4% interannual growth.

  • Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 - 00:16 UTC

    Falklands archivist wins Record Keeper of the Year in UK & Ireland

    The ARA awards aim to highlight excellence and innovation in the archives sector across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

    The Falkland Islands Government has announced that Chloe Anderson-Wheatley, Corporate Records and National Archives Manager, has been named Record Keeper of the Year by the Archives & Records Association UK & Ireland (ARA).

  • Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 - 19:10 UTC

    Uruguay signs Council of Europe’s Global AI Treaty

    The treaty was signed in Strasbourg by Montevideo's Ambassador to Paris, Enrique Emilio Loedel Soca

    Uruguay signed the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring that the use of AI systems is fully consistent with human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.

  • Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 - 18:47 UTC

    Guyanese forces on election day alert after gunfire from Venezuelan bank of Essequibo

    Ali focused on celebrating “our democratic values as we open another chapter in the development of our beautiful country”

    Guyanese President Irfaan Ali confirmed Monday that the country's security forces were on high alert following recent incidents near the Venezuela border while his country went to the polls.

  • Tuesday, September 2nd 2025 - 00:27 UTC

    How to Manage Your Gaming Bankroll Effectively

    Photo: Pixabay<br />

    When you plan your finances for play, you ensure that each dime goes strictly for wagering purposes, and this page will help you understand how to do it properly. Such a disciplined approach will prevent your funds from crossing the line.