14/11/2012 | Argentina

'Subway fare won't be put up for now,' says Vidal

Following the Buenos Aires City government’s decision to take over the administration of the underground subway system, deputy mayor María Eugenia Vidal assured that for the moment ticket prices on the service won’t be put up.

18/12/2012 | Argentina

Ghana government confirms release of Libertad frigate

29/01/2013 | Argentina

Gov't: Israel’s decision to summon ambassador ‘improper’

The National Government rejected Israel’s decision to summon the Argentine ambassador in Tel Aviv to discuss recent agreement between Argentina and Iran, saying it considered it an “improper” move that goes “against the traditional, friendly relationship” between both nations.

10/04/2012 | Argentina

Prosecutor-General Righi tenders resignation

Prosecutor-general Esteban Righi officially resigned to his post, following Vice-President Amado Boudou’s decision to press charges against the prosecutor leading the investigation into the politician's role in the Ciccone case. Righi sent a letter explaining the reasons of his decision.

19/04/2012 | Argentina

YPF: CFK thanks opposition for supporting expropriation

While giving a speech in San Juan, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner thanked “all political parties who supported the bill calling for the expropriation of Repsol YPF,” assuring that the gesture shows “how mature our civil and political society” has become.

08/06/2012 | Argentina

Opposition celebrates Reposo's stepping down

A sense of relief was felt among opposition lawmakers, as they celebrated the decision made by Daniel Reposo on Thursday, Kirchnernite candidate for the post of prosecutor-general, to step down.

28/03/2011 | Argentina

CFK to announce decision to seek reelection 'by late May,' D'Elía assures

Despite no official information regarding a potential decision by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to seek reelection in October, social movement leader Luis D’Elía vaguely hinted that she will announce her candidacy by the end of May of early June. He also rejected that she may decide not to run.

14/04/2011 | Argentina

'Cobos does not have clear morals,' says Cabinet Chief

Cabinet Chief Aníbal Fernández stated today that vice president Julio Cobos “is a man who does not have clear morals” and added that his final decision to participate in the October elections was “unforeseen.”

26/07/2011 | Argentina

'Argentina is ready to negotiate with UK over Malvinas,' says Timerman

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman, stated in Paris that “the United Kingdom cannot hide behind the fact that they are permanent members of the UN Security Council, to avoid talking over the Malvinas issue,” and reiterated that “Argentina feels as though its ready to negotiate and hopes that England is too.”

05/02/2012 | World

Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix

US President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region.

19/07/2012 | Sports

Nadal pulls out of London Olympics

The Olympic Games lost one of their biggest contestants this year, when reigning tennis champion Rafa Nadal pulled out after failing to recover from injury. The Spaniard was to play for the gold medal, hoping to replicate the win he achieved in Beijing four years ago.

06/10/2012 | Sports

Hamilton takes wrong turn as McLaren pole run ends

Lewis Hamilton recognised he had made a wrong decision today as McLaren's run of four pole positions in a row came to an end at the Japanese Grand Prix.

28/11/2012 | Sports

River Plate coach Almeyda quits by mutual consent

Former River Plate midfielder Matias Almeyda ended his 18 months as the Argentine club's coach yesterday, with two matches to go to the end of the "Inicial" championship.

23/03/2011 | Entertainment

Plácido Domingo concert postponed due to rain

The scheduled concert for the Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo at 8PM at the Obelisk today has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions, and postponed until tomorrow, announced Culture Minister Hernán Lombardi.

09/06/2012 | Entertainment

Latin jazz category reinstated for Grammy Awards

The Latin Jazz category is to return to the Grammy music awards, the Recording Academy announced on Friday, reversing part of the decision to eliminate 31 categories from the music award show.