Tag: Santiago de Chile

Monday, May 7th 2018 - 08:20 UTC
WHO claims 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants

Air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world. New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. Updated estimations reveal an alarming death toll of 7 million people every year caused by ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution.
Wednesday, April 18th 2018 - 08:44 UTC
Chilean president Piñera learns from past mistakes: free technical education

Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera proposed a bill to boost free technical education, days ahead of a planned student march in Santiago, the first such protest since he took office a month ago.
Friday, March 9th 2018 - 09:34 UTC
Eleven Asia-Pacific countries signed a Trans-Pacific Partnership in Chile

Eleven Asia-Pacific countries have just signed the trade pact formerly known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Although the US pulled out last year, the deal was salvaged by the remaining members, who signed it at a ceremony in the Chilean city of Santiago.
Monday, January 15th 2018 - 10:35 UTC
British scientists join Chile's Future Congress to discuss humankind challenges

Twelve prominent British figures representing different areas of science, including economics, marine conservation and regenerative medicine, will be present the Future Congress between Monday January 15 and in Santiago and several Chilean regions.
Saturday, January 13th 2018 - 09:40 UTC
Four churches attacked in Santiago ahead of Pope Francis visit to Chile on Monday

Four Catholic churches in Santiago were attacked with fire bombs before dawn on Friday, causing minor damage and leaving notes threatening Pope Francis just three days ahead of the pontiff’s visit to Chile next week, police said.
Monday, February 27th 2017 - 08:47 UTC
Torrential rains and mudslides leave 4 million people in Santiago with no drinking water

Just two weeks ago Chile was desperately combating with foreign support thousands of acres of bushfires out of control, but now over the weekend rainstorms and landslides killed four and contaminated a major river, forcing authorities to cut off drinking water to four million people in the capital Santiago, authorities said.
Tuesday, November 29th 2016 - 08:02 UTC
Anti personnel mines conference opens in Santiago; Chile free of minefields by 2020

Ambassadors and representatives of nations that signed the Ottawa Convention called on Monday in Santiago for a quicker clearing of minefields, so that by 2025 the world will be completely free of landmines.
Wednesday, June 24th 2015 - 07:15 UTC
Driest June in Santiago in fifty years worsens pollution in the midst of Copa America match

Chile's capital Santiago has experienced the driest June in half a century, leading to unexpected headache-inducing levels of contamination and Andean ski slopes bereft of snow, with no rain clouds on the horizon. There has been zero precipitation in the month to date in Santiago, the first time that has happened in fifty years, according to meteorology records.
Wednesday, September 24th 2014 - 04:53 UTC
The first 'UK-Germany climate change diplomacy day' celebrated in Santiago

The British and German embassies in Santiago hosted the first UK-Germany Climate Change Diplomacy Day. The joint initiative was organised to increase the awareness of the importance of climate change as it is a critical issue for both countries.
Friday, July 12th 2013 - 19:29 UTC
Chilean national strike in demand for improved labor conditions and free education

Protesters disrupted traffic in the Chilean capital and blocked access to mining operations Thursday as part of a national strike called by the country's main labor federation.