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 chocolate-peanut crack is always around to pick you up in the morning, melt away your afternoon drama, and put...
People in Argentina report crimes using mobile app[BGR India]
People in Argentina report crimes using mobile appBGR IndiaAbout 40,000 are in Argentina,” software developer Federico Cella, head of the project, told EFE, adding that the country with the most users is Uruguay where the app was invented, while Brazil is third. Once someone downloads the app, the new “citizen ...
Day of Cultural Diversity in Argentina[teleSUR English]
Previously known as the “Day of the Race”, October 12th is a date used in Argentina to promote the historical reflection and the intercultural dialogue about indigenous people's rights. In a 2010 decree signed by the ...
Buenos Aires Photo 2014[BA Travel Guide]
The tenth edition of Buenos Aires Photo will take place at Centro Cultural Recoleta from October 17th through October 20th, 2014. This is the only art fair specialized in Photography in Latin America.This exhibition brings together 500 photographs by 150 artists from more than 30 art galleries from Argentina and different countries.The works by the finalists of the Petrobras Buenos Aires Photo Award 2014 will be presented. There will be conferences and book presentations every day during the ...
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Argentina Is On The Verge Of A Huge Boom In Shale Oil Fracking[Business Insider]
Argentina could be the forefront of the next shale oil revolution, according to a report Morgan Stanley published today. Of all the areas analyzed, the Latin American country displays the most favourable conditions, and the lowest investment costs ...
A TV showman tried to portray Argentinians as savages[Buenos Aires Herald]
In Jeremy Clarksons article published in The Sunday Times on 5 October about his attempt to film Top Gear in southern Argentina, he asserted that his life and the lives of his crew were at risk.
Weight of transport subsidies decreases[Buenos Aires Herald]
The weight of public transport subsidies in the federal budget has gone steadily down since 2011, a year which saw the full implementation of the SUBE smart card, the beginning of a deficit reduction process at state-owned Aerolneas Argentinas and a change of direction in public service pricing which affected subways and bus fares.
Gastronomic Fair "Masticar 2014"[BA Travel Guide]
Masticar, the food fair organized by ACELGA, an association entirely composed by chefs and entrepreneurs in the gastronomic business, will be held onOctober 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2014 at El Dorrego,in the neighborhood of Colegiales. This project seeks to promote Argentine cuisine.The real heart of the Fair will be the Market, where visitors will be able to purchase regional ...
Saturday, 11 October 2014
Argentina’s right to be forgotten[Buenos Aires Herald]
If Argentina were in Europe, it could seek to exercise the right to be forgotten and delete from the world’s search engines most of what has happened to the country over the last two months. Default, for instance ...
Provocative exhibit of Barbies cancelled in Argentina[Fox News]
A art exhibit featuring Barbie fashion dolls as religious figures such as the Virgin Mary and her boyfriend Ken as a crucified Jesus Christ has been cancelled amid complaints and threats by angry believers ...
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
President Fernández Defends New Civil and Commercial Code[The Argentina Independent]
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner last night promulgated the country's new Civil and Commercial Code, while also stating that reforms to the Criminal Procedure Law would be sent to Congress...
Operation Condor: Justice for Transnational Crimes in South America[The Argentina Independent]
The Operation Condor trial in Buenos Aires has implications for justice and accountability in Argentina but also for the rest of South America. Dr Francesca Lessa reports.The post Operation Condor:...
Tuesday, 07 October 2014
Organic and Healthy Food Market in Palermo - October 2014[BA Travel Guide]
The main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather again in a street market in Buenos Aires, on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th, 2014, from 10 am to 7 pm, with...
Ex-Minister Cavallo Absolved in 2001 Debt Swap Case[The Argentina Independent]
Former Economy Minister under President Fernándo de La Rúa (1999-2001), Domingo Cavallo, was acquitted yesterday in the case that investigated irregular dealings in a debt swap carried out by the...
Monday, 06 October 2014
IX Ancient Music Festival[BA Travel Guide]
San Ignacio de Loyola, the oldest church in Buenos Aires, located in the historic Manzana de las Luces, presents the IX Ancient Music Festival, a program of concerts destined to raising funds for the...
Review: Chiuso Ristorante[La Panza Porteña]
Despite the overwhelming amount of Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, it’s surprisingly tough to get solid Italian food that goes above and beyond your typical heavy gnocchi or sludgy risotto. Sure,...
Sunday, 05 October 2014
Antique and classic cars exhibition "Autoclasica 2014" and Gran Premio Jockey Club in San Isidro[BA Travel Guide]
Autoclasica 2014, the biggest festival for classic cars and motorcycles in South America will take place between Friday October 10 and Monday October 13, 2014, at the Gardens of San Isidro Race...
Friday, 03 October 2014
The Palermo Detox Cleanse: Jugoterapia at The Factory Juice Bar[Pick Up The Fork]
In a city filled with a bunch of crazies who regularly reference their intimate therapy sessions amid casual conversation, it’s only natural (and equally crazy) for a new type of therapist to peek...
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 chocolate-peanut crack is always around to pick you up in the morning, melt away your afternoon drama, and put...
People in Argentina report crimes using mobile app[BGR India]
People in Argentina report crimes using mobile appBGR IndiaAbout 40,000 are in Argentina,” software developer Federico Cella, head of the project, told EFE, adding that the country with the most users is Uruguay where the app was invented, while Brazil is third. Once someone downloads the app, the new “citizen ...
Day of Cultural Diversity in Argentina[teleSUR English]
Previously known as the “Day of the Race”, October 12th is a date used in Argentina to promote the historical reflection and the intercultural dialogue about indigenous people's rights. In a 2010 decree signed by the ...
Buenos Aires Photo 2014[BA Travel Guide]
The tenth edition of Buenos Aires Photo will take place at Centro Cultural Recoleta from October 17th through October 20th, 2014. This is the only art fair specialized in Photography in Latin America.This exhibition brings together 500 photographs by 150 artists from more than 30 art galleries from Argentina and different countries.The works by the finalists of the Petrobras Buenos Aires Photo Award 2014 will be presented. There will be conferences and book presentations every day during the ...
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Argentina Is On The Verge Of A Huge Boom In Shale Oil Fracking[Business Insider]
Argentina could be the forefront of the next shale oil revolution, according to a report Morgan Stanley published today. Of all the areas analyzed, the Latin American country displays the most favourable conditions, and the lowest investment costs ...
A TV showman tried to portray Argentinians as savages[Buenos Aires Herald]
In Jeremy Clarksons article published in The Sunday Times on 5 October about his attempt to film Top Gear in southern Argentina, he asserted that his life and the lives of his crew were at risk.
Weight of transport subsidies decreases[Buenos Aires Herald]
The weight of public transport subsidies in the federal budget has gone steadily down since 2011, a year which saw the full implementation of the SUBE smart card, the beginning of a deficit reduction process at state-owned Aerolneas Argentinas and a change of direction in public service pricing which affected subways and bus fares.
Gastronomic Fair "Masticar 2014"[BA Travel Guide]
Masticar, the food fair organized by ACELGA, an association entirely composed by chefs and entrepreneurs in the gastronomic business, will be held onOctober 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2014 at El Dorrego,in the neighborhood of Colegiales. This project seeks to promote Argentine cuisine.The real heart of the Fair will be the Market, where visitors will be able to purchase regional ...
Saturday, 11 October 2014
Argentina’s right to be forgotten[Buenos Aires Herald]
If Argentina were in Europe, it could seek to exercise the right to be forgotten and delete from the world’s search engines most of what has happened to the country over the last two months. Default, for instance ...
Provocative exhibit of Barbies cancelled in Argentina[Fox News]
A art exhibit featuring Barbie fashion dolls as religious figures such as the Virgin Mary and her boyfriend Ken as a crucified Jesus Christ has been cancelled amid complaints and threats by angry believers ...
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
President Fernández Defends New Civil and Commercial Code[The Argentina Independent]
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner last night promulgated the country's new Civil and Commercial Code, while also stating that reforms to the Criminal Procedure Law would be sent to Congress...
Operation Condor: Justice for Transnational Crimes in South America[The Argentina Independent]
The Operation Condor trial in Buenos Aires has implications for justice and accountability in Argentina but also for the rest of South America. Dr Francesca Lessa reports.The post Operation Condor:...
Tuesday, 07 October 2014
Organic and Healthy Food Market in Palermo - October 2014[BA Travel Guide]
The main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather again in a street market in Buenos Aires, on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th, 2014, from 10 am to 7 pm, with...
Ex-Minister Cavallo Absolved in 2001 Debt Swap Case[The Argentina Independent]
Former Economy Minister under President Fernándo de La Rúa (1999-2001), Domingo Cavallo, was acquitted yesterday in the case that investigated irregular dealings in a debt swap carried out by the...
Monday, 06 October 2014
IX Ancient Music Festival[BA Travel Guide]
San Ignacio de Loyola, the oldest church in Buenos Aires, located in the historic Manzana de las Luces, presents the IX Ancient Music Festival, a program of concerts destined to raising funds for the...
Review: Chiuso Ristorante[La Panza Porteña]
Despite the overwhelming amount of Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, it’s surprisingly tough to get solid Italian food that goes above and beyond your typical heavy gnocchi or sludgy risotto. Sure,...
Sunday, 05 October 2014
Antique and classic cars exhibition "Autoclasica 2014" and Gran Premio Jockey Club in San Isidro[BA Travel Guide]
Autoclasica 2014, the biggest festival for classic cars and motorcycles in South America will take place between Friday October 10 and Monday October 13, 2014, at the Gardens of San Isidro Race...
Friday, 03 October 2014
The Palermo Detox Cleanse: Jugoterapia at The Factory Juice Bar[Pick Up The Fork]
In a city filled with a bunch of crazies who regularly reference their intimate therapy sessions amid casual conversation, it’s only natural (and equally crazy) for a new type of therapist to peek...