09/01/2013 | Argentina

'The arrival of Libertad is a sign of political, economic sovereignty'

Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli assured today that "he's very satisfied" due to the arrival of the Frigate Libertad in Mar Del Plata, which “shows the changes Argentina undergoes regarding the fight for its political and economic sovereignty.”

11/07/2012 | Argentina

Frosty weather in full force across City and Greater BA

08/12/2012 | Argentina

Eight killed in road accidents in Buenos Aires province

At least eight people were killed today in car accidents today in Buenos Aires province. The first took place in Mar del Plata, the other in the area of Burzaco, south of the province.

09/01/2013 | Argentina

'The battle against vulture funds has been won'

Defence Minister Arturo Puricelli assured that the arrival of the Libertad Frigate to Argentina, after being impounded in Ghana for 77 days, means "the victory of the battle against the worst of the financial speculations, which are the vulture funds."

12/11/2011 | Argentina

Man killed in Mar del Plata after flat explosion

A thirty-year-old man died after an unexplained explosion took place in his apartment, which caused him to fall out of his window from the eighth floor of his flat building. The incident took place along the central Colón Avenue in Mar del Plata, police sources informed.

17/01/2012 | Argentina

Nine injured after roof collapses at David Guetta concert in Mar del Plata

Nine people were mildly injured in the early hours this morning after a wooden roof collapsed in a VIP section of the David Guetta concert taking place on a Mar del Plata beach, Buenos Aires province.

14/02/2012 | Argentina

Missing girl found dead in Balcarce

An 18-year-old girl was found dead today after being reported missing for the period of three days in Balcarce, Buenos Aires province.  Police reported the girl’s murdered body was found in the Mechongué neighbourhood and that one man -said to be her boyfriend- was arrested after telling judicial officials that he committed the crime.

19/04/2011 | Argentina

CFK heads rally in Santiago del Estero

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner headed several rallies in Santiago del Estero province via telepresence, where she assured that she is willing “to be always by” the Argentine people’s side.

24/04/2011 | Argentina

Holy Week tourism increases 6%

Tourism during Holy Week grew 6 percent compared to the Easter of 2010 and the total expense of the tourists reached 2.261 billion pesos, according to the Argentine CAME medium-sized business organization.

22/07/2011 | Argentina

CFK says 'Néstor wanted us to be the drivers of our own destiny'

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner inaugurated the new bus and train terminal in Mar del Plata, bringing together the new bus terminal and old train station introducing a modernized look on transport, as was intended by her late husband. “He (Néstor Kirchner) wanted us to be the drivers of our own destiny,” and to not “piggyback other countries,” she said.

15/12/2010 | Argentina

President announces industrial activity rose 12.8% in November

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced that the industrial activity has climbed 12.8 percent in November compared to the volume registered during the same month last year.

04/02/2011 | Argentina

'Néstor suffered the most when my Gov't was attacked'

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner assured “no president has been attacked” the way she is, and added that the crisis of the beginning of her administration had “really affected” her husband, ex President Néstor Kirchner.

17/03/2011 | Argentina

2012 Dakar Rally to start in Mar del Plata, CFK confirms

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced that the 2012 Dakar Rally shall begin in the  seaside resort of Mar del Plata. She also stated that domestic tourism during the Carnival holiday long weekend broke records, with 2.5 million people traveling along Argentina.

22/01/2011 | Sports

Boca Juniors beat River Plate in first summer derby

Boca Juniors defeated River Plate 2-0 in the first “Super-Clásico” match of the year held in Mar del Pata City, Buenos Aires province. Nicolás Colazo and Martín Palermo netted during the first half of the game.

27/12/2011 | Sports

Dakar vehicles head to Mar del Plata

The vehicles that will be part of the Rally Dakar began arriving at the North breakwater of Mar del Plata City to get ready for the competition. The convoy left Lima, in Zárate, this morning and headed towards the coastal city.

14/03/2012 | Sports

F1 could return to Argentina in 2013

Negotiations to bring Formula One back to Argentina are underway, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced during a ceremony at the Government House. The career would be held in Mar del Plata.