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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.
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.
Twelve months inflation expectations in Argentina steady at 25%
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.
Argentina shuts down Internet service provided by the Clarin media group
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.
Argentine economic activity expands 11.1% in June over a year ago
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.
Argentine Catholic Church reiterates “concern” with insecurity increase
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.
Cristina has better image, but husband Nestor, “next presidential candidate”
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.
Tourists arriving in Argentina during June increased 29.7% over a year ago
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.
Remarkable photos of the August 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Prague
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.
“Argentina/UK relation must go beyond the Falklands/Malvinas conflict”
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.