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Inflation in Argentina

The inflation rate for Argentina in 2016 was forecasted to be 25%. President Mauricio Macri’s administration acknowledged that inflation will probably go beyond the predicted ceiling of 25%.

Despite this confession, he says the percentage can still change as the months pass, like any inflation. But there doesn´t seem to be much hope with the increasing price in gas and water of 300% and the increasing price of public transportation of 100% since April. (more…)

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Public transport is getting expensive

The minister of Transport, Guillermo Dietrich, has confirmed that the rumors about the prices of the public transport in Buenos Airesare true. The fares for the busses and trains in Buenos Aires city will increase with 100%. The start date of the increase of these fares is the 8th of April 2016. The minimum price of a bus ride used to be 3ARS pesos, from the 8th of April on it will be 6ARS pesos. Train tickets will rise from 2ARS pesos to 4ARS pesos. These are the minimum fares, the price of the trip will rise with the distance.

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5 rooftop bars for after work in Palermo

Summer has almost come to an end now, but remember that that is the time when the afternoons in Buenos Aires can still be very pleasant here! There are many bars to go to when you have finished your work. To help you a little, here is a list of the top 5 bars to go to in Palermo.

Chipper
Chipper fish and chips has an impressive menu. You can go there to have a proper meal or an after work nosh. You can enjoy your meal at the rooftop, one of their three outdoor spaces.
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Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema

The 18th edition of Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (BAFICI) will take place from April 13 until April 24, 2016. BAFICI is a phenomenon in Buenos Aires and it continues to grow each year. The festival is a real experience and is a must-go for cinema lovers. Argentine filmmakers had the chance to submit their films until January 15, 2016. The jury will decide on which films are the lucky prize winners. There are three jury´s at the BAFICI:

• The Jury of the International Offical Competition

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Time Warp Argentina

Time Warp is an annual electronic music festival which is originally from Germany. The first edition was in 1994 on the other side of the river Rhine in Ludwisghafe. They organize the parties in different countries, than just Germany, and on Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th of April there is an edition in Buenos Aires.

The party is in Costa Salguero, Pabellones 2, 3 and 5. On Friday it starts at 21.00 o‘clock and on Saturday at 20.00 o´clock. A ticket costs 945 pesos and gives you entrance for both days. Please see the picture for the lineup. For more information please visit the website: www.time-warp.de/argentina/index

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St Patrick’s Day in Buenos Aires

From origin it is an Irish holiday, but St Patrick’s Day (March 17) is becoming more and more popular around the whole world. What is the story behind this holiday and why is everyone wearing green on St Patrick’s Day? Saint Patrick is very important for the Catholic Church in Ireland; some even claim that he established Catholicism as the official religion in Ireland. On St Patrick’s Day, the Irish celebrate the work he has done, moreover he baptized hundreds of people and he was very important in establishing Catholicism in Ireland. The symbol of St Patrick’s Day is a shamrock because Saint Patrick used this to explain the trinity of God. (more…)

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Dead dolphins found on the coast of Argentina

It has not been a good month for dolphins, as 23 have been found dead along the coast of Buenos Aires this past week. Just a month ago, one dead dolphin was found in the same area after some ruthless people killed a dolphin so they could take a selfie with it.

The dead dolphins were found on various beaches in the Buenos Aires Province: San Clemente de Tuyú, Mar de Ajó, La Lucina, Aguad Verdes, Las Toninas and Santa Teresita.

The affected dolphins are of the La Plata species, which the International Union for the Conservation of Nature has declared to be vulnerable. (more…)

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Night of the Libraries (March 12)

La Noche de Las Librerias (Night of the Libraries) in Buenos Aires is an event which is interesting for people of all ages. Activities for the whole family will take place, for example talks with authors, live narration, short tutorials and games. The night will end with a live concert of Spanish singer Alex Ubago, accompanied by Argentinean and international guest artists. Avenida Corrientes is changed to a pedestrian between the streets of Junin and Libertad, from 18 p.m. on Saturday March 12 until 01.00 a.m. on Sunday March 13. Visitors you can discover the bookstores in the open air, under the light of the stars. Let the magic of the books inspire you. (more…)

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Super Rugby 2016 – Buenos Aires Jaguares

Rugby fans, pay attention, Super Rugby 2016 has officially started! The first match took place on February 26 and the finals will be on August 5. Super Rugby is one of the most important and exciting international rugby competitions in the world. Apart from All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks, this year´s competition will include the participation of Argentina´s rugby team for the very first time! The team is called Jaguares and they are determined to make their country proud by playing at their very best. Each rugby team will play a total of 15 matches and the schedule of home matches which the Jaguares will be playing in Buenos Aires is as follows: (more…)