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Monday, 14 January 2013 Five People Arrested Over December Lootings in Bariloche[The Argentina Independent] Five people from a workers' cooperative were arrested yesterday morning in the southern city of Bariloche, accused of participating in the riots and looting that took place on 20th...

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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 Worshipping at "The Church of Tango"[Seashells and Sunflowers] During my first two years or so in Argentina, the opportunity to read an English-language book was something of a luxury; however, all that changed in 2012 thanks to my Kindle. I read a number of...

In the spirit of the New Year, we'd like to hear about your resolutions, if you have any at all.

We here at Baexpats.org would like to wish each and every one of you a very happy New Year! May your night be wonderful and your first day of the new year be relaxing! We look forward to seeing more of you in 2013.

Friday, 21 December 2012 Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo: A Slice of Europe in South America[The Argentina Independent] The Museo Nacional de Arte Decorativo (MNAD) takes its visitors back to 19th century Europe and is well worth a visit, says Aigul Safiullina. Inside Looking Out...

http://www.cmd.gov.ar/industrias-creativas/libros Just a reminder, the Noche de Liberias is happening tonight, Saturday the 15th! This event will include speeches from book authors, book discussions, story telling for the kids (and adults), live music, and a lot of other book-related fun. It...

Friday, 07 December 2012 Argentina’s Education Dilemma: The Best Educated with the Weakest System?[The Argentina Independent] Despite the country's history of high literacy rates and a strong budget allocation, Argentina's public education system continues to suffer from severe inequality...

Monday, 26 November 2012 Eating in Barrio Chino[The Argentina Independent] Pick up the Fork's Allie Lazar takes a culinary tour of chinatown in Buenos Aires, where the quality of the food more than makes up for the small scale. Buenos Aires’ Youth Orchestras: Social Change through Music[The...

Monday, 05 November 2012 Law on Secrecy Annulled[The Argentina Independent] The government today signed a resolution annulling restrictions on the secrecy of administrative decrees and decisions issued by the National Executive and the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers. The... 11 Projects That...

Wednesday, 24 October 2012 Taxi Fares Set to Increase[The Argentina Independent] Taxi fares in the city of Buenos Aires are set to increase by 12% beginning this Sunday in an effort to bring prices more in line with the rise in drivers’ pay. It is the second increase this year as... 5 Hot...

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 Top 5 Moments in Argentine Sporting History[The Argentina Independent] In a country that is obsessed with sport, how do you narrow down the top 5 sporting moments? Here are The Indy's picks... Immigration in Buenos Aires[Buenos Aires 4U] If you’re on vacation in...

Thursday, 27 September 2012 Illegal Sales in Buenos Aires Reach All Time High[The Argentina Independent] Illegal business sales in Capital Federal have reached an “all time high” during September, according to The Argentina Confederation of Medium Businesses (CAME). A survey released today...

Monday, 10 September 2012 Wines and Wineries' Fair "Vinos & Bodegas Cosecha 2012"[BA Travel Guide] "Vinos y Bodegas, Cosecha 2012" (Wines and Wineries, 2012 Edition), will take place from September 12th to September 15th, 2012, at La Rural Exhibition Center. The most important Fair for the...

Thursday, 30 August 2012 Free lyrical concert at Teatro Colón[BA Travel Guide] Celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Argentina and Korea, the Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires presents a concert with free entrance to the public, featuring Korean Soprano... Bills...

Wednesday, 15 August 2012 Top 5 Ways to Ezeiza and Back[The Argentina Independent] Being travel savvy in Buenos Aires doesn’t just mean knowing your Guía T inside-out or know the best way to hail a cab in the rain — the cream of the crop know how to get to and from Ezeiza Airport... Tourism...

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Wednesday, 01 August 2012 Subte Strike for the Weekend[The Argentina Independent] It is confirmed that there will be no subways running this weekend. The general secretary of the transportation union, Roberto Pianelli, announced that there will be two strikes where the six subte... Tango at...

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Tuesday, 17 July 2012 New in Town: Museo del Humor[Inside Buenos Aires] (Photo by Nelson Piedra) Recently, a new museum was inaugurated in the city, celebrating the local comic and caricature scene. The museum exhibits a collection that spans from the 1800’s to the... Meandering Mendoza: A...