Tag: Chile

Tuesday, September 22nd 2015 - 06:56 UTC
Chile suffers 6.5 magnitude aftershock rattling Santiago buildings

A fresh 6.5 magnitude aftershock struck central Chile on Monday, rattling buildings in Chile's capital city Santiago, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. An 8.3 magnitude earthquake and a tsunami hit Chile's port city of Coquimbo last Wednesday, killing 13 people.
Friday, September 18th 2015 - 08:25 UTC
Quake in Chile leaves twelve dead; a million evacuated to escape high scale tsunami

Coastal cities in north-central Chile suffered extensive damage from the powerful earthquake that struck the region on Wednesday night, according to aerial images released on Thursday by the police.
Thursday, September 17th 2015 - 20:25 UTC
Methanol production resumes in Magallanes with ENAP natural gas

Chile's government petroleum company, ENAP, announced that based on the production success of its Arenal block in the extreme south of the country, it has reached a natural gas supply agreement with Methanex, the Canadian methanol plant next to Punta Arenas which is one of the region's leading industries.
Thursday, September 17th 2015 - 07:56 UTC
Major offshore earthquake hits Chile; felt in Argentina, Peru and Brazil

A major earthquake just offshore rattled Chileans, killing at least five people and shaking the earth so strongly the tremor was felt in Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay and even Brazil. Authorities worked into the early hours on Thursday assessing damage in several coastal towns that saw flooding from small tsunami waves set off by the quake.
Wednesday, September 16th 2015 - 07:45 UTC
Chile's 24-hour workers strike grounds all civil flights; thousands of passengers stranded

A 24-hour strike by civil aviation workers in Chile grounded dozens of departing flights and affected thousands of passengers, officials said on Tuesday. The strike began at midnight with nearly 4,000 workers demanding improved labor conditions and came just days before a September 18 national holiday celebrating the country's independence, a time when many people travel.
Saturday, September 12th 2015 - 11:56 UTC
Chile marks 9/11 bloody coup and Bachelet calls for truth and justice

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 42nd anniversary of Chile's military coup, President Michelle Bachelet said on Friday that the truth must still be told and justice still needs to be served for the thousands of victims of the country's dictatorship.
Thursday, September 3rd 2015 - 07:02 UTC
Top official highlights UK/Chile knowledge and research exchange initiatives

A top British official highlighted UK-Chile knowledge exchange initiatives by recognizing the Chevening Scholarships scheme along with the science, innovation and educational achievements established through the Newton-Picarte Fund.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2015 - 06:10 UTC
Sky Airlines begins operating in Chile as a low-cost carrier

As of next Friday, Chile's Sky Airlines becomes a budget or low cost airline with no food served on board, and at the most a soft drink. This is part of the changes to be implemented during the next 12 months by Holger Paulmann CEO and owner of the airline which was started by his father Jürgen Paulmann.
Wednesday, August 26th 2015 - 06:50 UTC
Magallanes suffers abrupt drop in economic activity in second quarter

Magallanes region in the extreme south of Chile suffered an abrupt and unexpected drop in economic activity during the second quarter of this year according to the latest release from the country's stats office, INE.
Saturday, August 22nd 2015 - 01:48 UTC
Magallanes warns of minus 10 Celsius temperatures this weekend

Magallanes Region in the extreme south of Chile must prepare for a weekend of freezing below zero temperatures announced the regional meteorological office. In the early mornings of Saturday and Sunday, the thermometer is expected to register 10 Celsius below zero, with the wind factor even lower.