Uruguay

Thursday, August 27th 2015 - 01:50 UTC
Montevideo to build a 1.000 meter-pier and storage facilities for fishing industry

Spanish engineering and renewable energy company Abengoa announced it has won a contract to build a new fishing terminal in the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, a contract worth 81 million Euros ($93 million). The terminal will be constructed in Capurro, a district in Montevideo helping to expand the port's capacity, Abengoa said.
Wednesday, August 26th 2015 - 16:38 UTC
Chevening scholarships for 31 professionals from Uruguay

A record of 31 professionals from Uruguay have been awarded with Chevening scholarships to study courses in different disciplines in the United Kingdom. Chevening are UK government’s global scholarship program, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organizations, such as Uruguay's research and innovation office, ANII.
Tuesday, August 18th 2015 - 09:08 UTC
Trump blasts Saudi Arabia for making 'a billion a day' and funding terrorism

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump backed the commitment of ground troops if necessary to cripple the Islamic State and complained the US has always come out in support of Saudi Arabia, and while they make 'a billion a day', they are also the world's biggest funder of terrorism.
Tuesday, August 18th 2015 - 08:38 UTC
Uruguay's largest fish processing plant suspends activities: 960 workers redundant

Uruguay's largest fish processing company Fripur, generating half of the exports in the country's sector, will lay off 960 workers and suspend its activity from Aug. 19, after falling into administration, it was reported in Montevideo.
Monday, August 17th 2015 - 07:28 UTC
UK offers funds for development of Science and Innovation projects in Uruguay

The British Embassy in Montevideo offers funds to collaborate with the development of Science and Innovation in Uruguay through financing cooperation projects between Uruguayan and British researchers and institutions.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 08:50 UTC
Uruguay says Brazil rejects idea of leaving Mercosur, but agrees that deep changes are urgent

Uruguay's foreign minister said on Friday that “nobody” supports the proposal from the Brazilian Senate president Renan Calheiros to put an end to the Mercosur customs union. However he did point out that he proposal exposed that the block effectively is 'not working' and needs to have its foundations reviewed.
Saturday, August 15th 2015 - 07:38 UTC
UK present at the Prado agriculture show to promote business and education

The British embassy will be present at Uruguay's Prado agriculture show with a pavilion geared to promote business, education, culture, tourism, gastronomy and entertainment. The 110th edition of the Prado event, Uruguay's main agri-business display will take place in Montevideo, between September 9 and 20.
Friday, August 7th 2015 - 07:10 UTC
UK embassy farewell for Uruguay's rugby team Los Teros that will be disputing the World Cup

British Ambassador, Ben Lyster-Binns, gave a farewell for the Uruguayan Rugby Team, Los Teros, before they leave for the World Cup in England and Wales from 18 September.
Thursday, August 6th 2015 - 08:35 UTC
Uruguay inflation at an annualized 9%; 60 days price-freeze of 1.400 items

Uruguay's inflation climbed 1.21% during July and reached 6.91% in the first seven months of the year and 9.02% in the last twelve months, according to the release from the country's stats office, INE. In July 2014 inflation was 0.75%.
Tuesday, August 4th 2015 - 10:04 UTC
BP halts exploration activities off Uruguay and targets lower-risk projects

British oil major BP has halted its deepwater exploration activities off Uruguay as it prioritises lower-risk projects at a time of low international prices, an official at Uruguay's state-owned oil company Ancap said on Monday.