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Thursday, 26 March 2015 Welcome to Mesopotamia – Chapter I[The Argentina Independent] In January 2015, Daniel Tunnard and his wife left Buenos Aires after 16 years to move to the small town of Concepción del Uruguay in Entre Ríos, Argentina, build a house and start a family. This is the story...

Friday, 20 March 2015 Refined Tastes[The Argentina Independent] Closed minds, struggles to be creative. In the affluent neighbourhood of Recoleta, cafe Lattente didn’t work: bad sublet, stoic residents, difficulties adapting to a new culture. Talk of months spent in court fighting to regain...

Sunday, 22 February 2015 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: is the fairytale ending for Argentina's new Evita?[The Guardian] If such a massive and spontaneous display of respect for the man who dared accuse Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in court of attempting to cover up what he alleged was...

Saturday, 31 January 2015 A Gringo’s Guide To The Super Bowl 2015 In Buenos Aires[The Bubble] This Sunday, at 8:30 PM local time, the eyes of the world (in the eyes of America) will descend on the greatest show on earth: the Super Bowl. The New England Patriots take on reigning champions...

Sunday, 25 January 2015 The Journalist Who Broke The News Of Prosecutor's Death Has Fled Argentina The first journalist to report on the death of a Argentine state prosecutor, who was investigating the deadly 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, said he has fled Argentina...

Thursday, 08 January 2015 "Don’t Call" Website Launches Successfully[The Argentina Independent] The new national No Llame (Dont Call) database launched on Tuesday, allowing Argentines to opt out of receiving calls and text messages regarding sales and other offers. Telemarketers have 30 days to...

Saturday, 03 January 2015 With a tough route, the Dakar starts today[Buenos Aires Herald] Over its storied history, Dakar has become the ultimate test of man and machine, allowing a select few the opportunity to claim victory or just finish this extreme challenge. Argentina Will Not Pay, RUFO...

Thursday, 18 December 2014 #MAPA14 Comes to a Close[La Panza Porteña] What a glorious year its been for the aperitivo, wouldnt you say? Whether youre a hipster who drinks Campari with soda while youre at some underground party, a chic society girl sipping on Aperol as the sun goes down, or an...

Tuesday, 09 December 2014 Gallery Nights December 2014 - Special and last edition of the year in Palermo[BA Travel Guide] On Thursday, December 11th, 2014, from 7 PM to 10 PM, Gallery Nights, the original circuit for art lovers around more than 30 art galleries, antique shops, museums and...

Thursday, 04 December 2014 Falling oil prices comes as a blessing for dollar-short Argentina[MercoPress] Addressing an audience at the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA) annual conference, Kicillof said that he projected an energy deficit of 7 to 8 billion dollars this year, roughly one quarter...

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Saturday, 22 November 2014 Celebrating diversity at BA Jazz's wrap up[Buenos Aires Herald] A cultural melting pot, an exp<b></b>ression of both European and Latin American heritage, an ever-growing example of diversity — such a description could swiftly explain the essence of Buenos Aires, but...

Friday, 14 November 2014 The changing face of Catholic Argentina [Buenos Aires Herald] The Catholic country of Argentina is increasingly becoming one that is no longer so strictly defined by the Vatican-based faith. The number of Argentines describing themselves as Catholics between 1970 and...

Friday, 31 October 2014 It's Ragtime Festival time in Recoleta[Buenos Aires Herald] Tuxedoed orquestas tpicas performing melancholy tango is the bread and butter of Buenos Aires music scene. So imagine the shock when a posse of US jazz musicians circled Plaza Alvear in a couple of Progressive...

Saturday, 25 October 2014 Cristina's war on terror[Buenos Aires Herald] Cristina once suggested that businessmen who go bankrupt are terrorists, especially if they happen to be North Americans, and, presumably, should be treated as such. So too, she told the world when addressing the UN General...

Wednesday, 15 October 2014 Product of the day: Bocadito Marroc[Pick Up The Fork] Argentinas answer to a Reeses peanut butter cup, theres something about the smooth velvety chocolate square that makes it impossible to pop just one. Its made by Felfort (RIP Ricky) and this lil nug of layered...

Thursday, 02 October 2014 Architecture and Interior Design Exhibition Casa FOA 2014[BA Travel Guide] Casa FOA is the most important yearly exhibition in which decorators, architects, designers, and landscape architects, selected for their talent and prestige, showcase the local and...

Friday, 05 September 2014 Argentina’s Supply Law: What’s all the Fuss About?[The Argentina Independent] The Senate approved changes to the country's 1974 Supply Law this week, amid widespread criticism from opposition parties and industry leaders. But is it such a big deal?The post Argentina’s...

Friday, 18 July 2014 Mercado El Progreso[Buenos Aires Foodies] BA is slowly but surely becoming a foodie town. From Food weeks, to weekend food markets, there are more culinary options in the city everyday. While we sit back, enjoy a bite and scour the... Thursday, 17 July 2014 Insider Tips...

Saturday, 28 June 2014 An Intimate Night Out in Almagro[Encounter Argentina] For those curious travelers in search of an intimate night out in Buenos Aires, I always recommend my beloved neighborhood of Almagro which is, by far, the most interesting area of those not much hit... Friday, 27...