Uruguay

• Monday, September 4th 2017 - 06:57 UTC

  Reception in UK embassy for Uruguayan Chevening scholars

  

  The British embassy in Uruguay organized a pre-departure event for the Chevening scholars who will study masters degrees at UK universities in 2017-18. After a presentation on the Chevening experience and what awaits them upon their arrival in the United Kingdom, the ambassador offered a reception for them and their families, authorities, alumni and members of the Graduates from British Universities Association, GBUA.

• Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:11 UTC

  Montevideo port operators warn about increase costs' increase and loss of activity

  

  Montevideo port agents and operators have publicly expressed their concern regarding some articles included in the current budget discussions which are contrary to the constitution, labor legislation and will unnecessarily increase costs and have a direct impact on the port's competitiveness.

• Tuesday, August 8th 2017 - 17:46 UTC

  Uruguay:British companies and agri-tech experts presented solutions for the agricultural sector.

  

  On 28 July, British agri-tech experts and companies presented their work, products and services to Uruguayan companies and institutions at an event hosted at the British Residence.

• Saturday, July 29th 2017 - 14:16 UTC

  Uruguay reports two outbreaks of PRRS at two pig farms

  

  Uruguay's veterinary authorities have reported two outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) at two pig farms, one based in Salto and the other in Canelones. An immediate notification was sent to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on 20 July.

• Thursday, July 27th 2017 - 16:58 UTC

  Argentina and Uruguay plan to make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup

  

  Argentina and Uruguay are going ahead with plans to make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup despite expected competition from China and others .The South American neighbors are counting on sentimental support with Uruguay hosting the first World Cup in 1930.

• Tuesday, July 18th 2017 - 05:11 UTC

  Mercosur farmers will continue to vaccinate against foot and mouth disease

  

  Mercosur Federation of Rural Associations consider inconvenient that the region should cease to vaccinate cattle against foot and mouth disease.

• Thursday, July 13th 2017 - 09:26 UTC

  British companies will visit Uruguay in a trade mission in September

  

  The UK embassy in Montevideo is organizing a business visit to introduce Uruguay as an export market to British companies. The mission is primarily focused on agro-tech, taking advantage of Uruguay's main agriculture show in Montevideo during the month of September.

• Thursday, July 13th 2017 - 09:05 UTC

  UK embassy in Uruguay readying for Expo-Prado 2017; Falklands will also attend

  

  Following the previous edition’s success, the British Embassy in Uruguay will be present for the fourth consecutive year at the agricultural show, Expo Prado, from 6 - 17 September, with a Pavilion centered on business, education, culture, gastronomy and entertainment, including a Falkland Islands stand.

• Tuesday, July 11th 2017 - 19:44 UTC

  Philip Morris ordered to pay Australia millions after losing packaging lawsuit

  

  Tobacco giant Philip Morris has been ordered to pay the Australian government millions of dollars after unsuccessfully suing the nation over its world-first plain-packaging laws.

• Saturday, July 8th 2017 - 10:52 UTC

  Harvard University selling timberland in Uruguay; endowment unloading natural resources assets

  

  Harvard University is trying to sell timberland located in Uruguay worth about US$120 million, including a eucalyptus forest, as the endowment moves to unload natural resources assets to boost the fund’s performance, according to a report from Bloomberg.