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ChallengeX 2015 in Buenos Aires

The entrepreneurs of Argentina rejoice, because ChallangeX 2015 is coming to Buenos Aires. The event will take place in the Google office in Puerto Madero on the 3rd of December.

The Challenge Cup is a competition in which innovative startups are displayed. New companies want to improve the world with their inventive efforts. Also they strive to enhance our society in the areas of education, energy, health, and cities.

The Challenge Cup started on 21 October 2014 and will take place in 16 cities in over 11 countries. (more…)

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Jorge Zorreguieta did not die

Jorge Zorreguieta, father of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, did not pass away. Last week several media sources reported his death. Queen Maxima flew to Argentina rather suddenly to visit her father. The news of his passing away was rectified quickly. The Fundaleu hospital were Zorreguieta was being treated confirms he is alive. He is back home, in a stable condition and has even been spotted while attending a polo match in Buenos Aires.

The 86 year old and has been suffering from leukemia for years. (more…)

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President Fernández Resumes Public tasks

After 26 days of absence President Cristina Fernández made her first public appearance. She made her comeback during the annual convention of the Argentine Chamber of Construction in Buenos Aires.

During President Fernández’ 40-minute speech she discharged the changes on the income tax before the end of the year, by saying: “How can we finance public works if we don’t collect taxes?” She continued by saying that Argentine workers are still the best paid in the whole of Latin America. The union leaders were not happy with the words of the president. (more…)

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Dakar 2015 to start and finish in Buenos Aires

During the global launch of the Dakar rally in Paris was revealed that the race of 2015 will start and finish in Buenos Aires. It takes off on January the 3th.

Etienne Lavigne, general director of the race said: “This time will be a very special Dakar, with a lot of variety and new things in an area that we know very well”. It is not the first time that the race starts in Buenos Aires; it already passed the capital of Argentina in 2009. The Dakar Rally is an event that really puts Argentina in the spotlight. The last Dakar race generated an extra income of more than $ 150 million. (more…)

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Marathon in Buenos Aires in support of Falklands’ dialogue

Sunday 16 November, the Argentine government organized a marathon to push Britain into a discussion about the Falkland Islands. Thousands of people participated to show their will for a dialogue.

The Falkland Islands have belonged to Great Britain since the early 19th century, but Argentina disputes the British control. Argentina believes that the islands belong to them, even though the residents of the Falklands islands voted to stay British in 2013.
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Argentina´s President returning to work

Last week we informed you that the President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is suffering from an infectious fever. Now Jorge Capitanich, the cabinet chief, said that the President is slowly returning to work. Although she is still staying at the presidential residence in Olivos, Ms. Kirchner discussed the main topics on the government’s agenda with other officials.

Although the doctors recommended de Kirchner to take 10 days more rest, after 7 days in the hospital, Capitanish explained that “The president has resumed work while following medical advice to rest.” (more…)

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International Solar Cities Congress in Buenos Aires

The 5th International Solar Cities Congress will be Held on 17 and 18 November in the Centro Metropolitano de Diseño in Barracas, Buenos Aires.

A Congress in which academic, political, business and social design strategies seek to reduce and stabilize emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) before 2050. During the Congress stakeholders have the opportunity to share their experiences aware of the challenges and problems that come with Climate Change, and to get involved in building more sustainable cities.
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Buenos Aires welcomes Formula E with official launch ceremony

On January 10, 2015 the fourth World Championships of the new Formula E will take place in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires. Therefor Government officials, local authorities and the Automovil Club Argentino (ACA) came together on the 5th of November in Buenos Aires for a press conference to officially welcome the new all-electric FIA Formula E Championship.

To promote the development of the new technologies for sustainable mobility Jean Todt, the president of FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile), created this worldwide competition for fully-electric cars (more…)

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Argentine President Fernandez in hospital with fever

The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is in hospital in Buenos Aires, she is suffering an ´infectious fever´ according to officials.

An official statement explained that the 61 year old President went to the hospital because she felt sick on Sunday afternoon.

Earlier this year the President had to cancel some official trips due to a series of health problems. Last year she got operated to treat bleeding on the brain and a throat infection caused her absence in this year´s Independence Day celebrations.
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