Argentina

Argentina
Saturday, August 21st 2010 - 14:34 UTC

Argentine economy expanding at 9% with strong activity in all sectors

Argentine economic activity surged 11.1% in June over a year ago which means GDP in the first seven months of 2010 expanded 9%, according to figures released by the country’s National Statistics Institute, Indec.

Saturday, August 21st 2010 - 13:44 UTC

Argentine farmers demand regulations limiting foreign ownership of land

The number of land in the hands of foreigners in Argentina has almost tripled in the last 10 years, a phenomenon that is spreading to areas that are rich in natural resources and that is affecting small towns that are finding themselves enclosed within the domains of large landholders.

Friday, August 20th 2010 - 02:53 UTC

Twelve months inflation expectations in Argentina steady at 25%

The accuracy of government statistics, provided by Indec, are questioned

Argentines expect prices to rise 25% over the next twelve months, according to the median estimate in a monthly survey by Buenos Aires-based Torcuato Di Tella University. Expectations in August remained unchanged from last month’s report, the university said in an e-mailed report.

Friday, August 20th 2010 - 02:41 UTC

Argentina shuts down Internet service provided by the Clarin media group

Mrs Kirchner accuses Clarin of being biased in its coverage of news

Argentina’s government shut down the Internet service provided by Grupo Clarín SA Fibertel unit, saying the company’s merger with Cablevision SA was illegal. The move is the latest in a fight between the media group Clarin and President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

Thursday, August 19th 2010 - 02:57 UTC

Argentine economic activity expands 11.1% in June over a year ago

Mrs Kirchner boasting the success of Argentine economic performance

Argentina’s economic activity expanded 11.1% last June compared to the same month a year ago, anticipated President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner during the celebration of the 126th anniversary of the Rosario Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, August 18th 2010 - 05:16 UTC

Argentine Catholic Church reiterates “concern” with insecurity increase

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, considered an “enemy” by the Kirchner couple

The Catholic Church again expressed “concern” about the increase in crime and insecurity during the opening of the 156th Episcopate Permanent Committee Summit presided by Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio.

Tuesday, August 17th 2010 - 09:26 UTC

Cristina has better image, but husband Nestor, “next presidential candidate”

She’s communicate better and is more intelligent but Nestor represents power and authority

Argentine president Cristina Kirchner has a better image but most interviews believe her husband Nestor Kirchner will finally be the incumbent presidential candidate in 2011, according to a public opinion poll undertaken by Poliarquía for Buenos Aires daily La Nación.

Tuesday, August 17th 2010 - 09:17 UTC

Tourists arriving in Argentina during June increased 29.7% over a year ago

Buenos Aires remains as the main attraction for Brazilians

The number of tourists that arrived in Argentina during June increased 29.7% compared to the same month last year, according to a government report.

Tuesday, August 17th 2010 - 09:04 UTC

Remarkable photos of the August 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Prague

One of the outstanding pictures of the exhibition showing a tank captured by protestors

The Argentine foundation for the endowment of art and culture OSDE has opened an exhibition in Buenos Aires which recalls the Soviet invasion of Prague in 1968. The remarkable photographs were taken during one week in August of 1968, which capture the Soviet-led invasion of Prague.

Tuesday, August 17th 2010 - 08:56 UTC

“Argentina/UK relation must go beyond the Falklands/Malvinas conflict”

British ambassador Shan Morgan

The Argentina/UK relation must go beyond the Falklands/Malvinas conflict, said British ambassador Shan Morgan during a recent visit to Salta, one of Argentina’s most northern provinces famous for its landscape and agro-industry potential. She also praised Argentine labour and talent and was hopeful a trade agreement could soon be reached with the European Union.

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