NEW STREAMING SERIES New series shows how Máxima became a Dutch queen Yesterday 14:01 Delfina Chaves takes the lead in the biopic mini-series charting the life of the Argentine queen of Dutch King Willem-Alexander, entitled simply 'Máxima.'
MEDIA Pressure on the press: from Videla to Milei 12-04-2024 17:20 Attacks by Javier Milei on the press in general, and at 'Noticias' and 'Perfil' in particular, are nothing new. Argentina’s President is using old methods to silence critics. by Gustavo González
Bloomberg Tech giant with 30,000 employees has no return-to-office policy 12-04-2024 14:17 Software company Globant SA’s sleek office in downtown Buenos Aires are quite the attraction, but Chief Executive Officer Martin Migoya is choosing not to adopt a return-to-office policy for his nearly 30,000 employees across 33 countries.
new culture wars front President versus the press: Milei slams 'corrupt' journalists 11-04-2024 15:25 Taking a page from the populist playbook, President Milei this week criticised a number of high-profile journalists in a lengthy radio interview with TV and radio presenter Alejandro Fantino.
THEATRE An invite to a wake – and a wake-up call for audiences 04-04-2024 15:23 Writer, teacher and actor Irene Bianchi returns to the stage with 'Te invito a mi velorio' with performances in Buenos Aires and La Plata.
EDUCATION STRIKE Universities in Argentina stage one-day strike over budget demands 14-03-2024 13:36 More than 50 universities across Argentina failed to open their doors on Thursday as part of a strike in demand of “an urgent salary increase and in defence of the state, public, free and secular university.”
BOOKS & LITERATURE Harry Potter fans bring magic to British Embassy's gardens 11-03-2024 19:59 Alluring patrons with a rideable Quidditch broomstick, a sorting hat, costume contest and live performances from The Suburban Players and more, this year’s “Harry Potter at the British Embassy” event welcomed over 600 guests. by Ashton Goren
President's address Milei announces he will close Argentina's state news agency Télam 02-03-2024 12:55 President Javier Milei announced Friday that he would move to shutter Argentina’s state news agency Télam.
CULTURE WARS Milei government bans gender-inclusive language in military 26-02-2024 20:40 President Javier Milei's government has announced it will ban gender-inclusive language across Argentina's Armed Forces.
FILM & CINEMA ‘Cold Copy’ thriller probes facts, falsehoods and media’s thirst for clicks 09-02-2024 06:06 Director Roxine Helberg's new film, released in the United States last week, is a thriller that begs viewers to consider what's real and what's falsified in contemporary journalism. by Ashton Goren
Football 'El Tula,' Argentina's most famous football fan, dies at 83 07-02-2024 15:43 Carlos Pascual dies at the age of 83 after being hospitalised for past week. He received FIFA's “The Best” award on behalf of Argentina's fans after the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Human rights Rio carnival group pays tribute to wronged hero of black history 07-02-2024 11:25 Paraíso do Tuiuti's carnival song is a tribute to João Candido, a sailor in the Brazilian navy who led a revolt against slave-like conditions on ships.
BOOKS & LITERATURE Jorge Luis Borges was ‘the most British of Latin America’s writers’ 31-01-2024 15:40 Argentina’s most famous author holds great attraction for British writers, scientists, artists and filmmakers – no surprise given his family history and command of both the Spanish and English written word.
United Kingdom Whisky, haggis and plentiful toasts: British Embassy marks Burns Night in style 29-01-2024 07:23 Birth of Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns marked in appropriate fashion by UK diplomacy. by Michael Soltys
BOOKS & LITERATURE Is Argentina’s publishing industry at risk of extinction? 22-01-2024 08:05 The abrupt fall of demand from the domestic market, disproportionate increases of the price of paper and fuel, deferred payments in a context that is virtually hyperinflationary, the opening of imports and books on sale, the possible repeal of the Law for the Defence of the Book Industry, a lack of state purchases… a potent cocktail is attacking the entire ecosystem of Argentine books. by Gonzalo Santos
Culture Uruguay hinterland basks in art revolution 16-01-2024 10:08 Tourists are flocking to the Uruguayan seaside village of José Ignacio, where between seemingly endless golden beaches and undulating grasslands, a creative scene is exploding.
MUSIC & ART Teatro Colón fires musical director after child sex abuse allegations 12-01-2024 16:46 Jan Latham-Koenig, 70, arrested in London and appears in court; Renowned British conductor charged with child sex offences and sexual communications with a child.
THE FIRST LADY? Fátima Flórez cashes in on the Milei effect 09-01-2024 15:58 Argentina’s unofficial first lady, impersonator and comedian Fátima Florez is filling theatres with a new show – one that includes a spot-on impersonation of her boyfriend, President Javier Milei.
FILM & CINEMA Oscar-tipped 'Society of the Snow' gives voice to Andes plane crash dead 07-01-2024 16:21 Roberto Canessa has spent most of his life recounting the astonishing tale of how he survived a plane crash, two avalanches and a diet of human flesh before trekking across freezing mountains to save himself and his friends. Now the infamous tragedy in the Andes is the subject of a major new Netflix movie: 'La sociedad de la nieve.'
BOOKS & LITERATURE Book lovers gather for 16th annual antique book fair in Buenos Aires 02-12-2023 13:24 Sixteenth edition of Feria del Libro Antiguo de Buenos Aires draws booksellers, writers, artists and book conservators to capital. by Montserrat Pagan
OBITUARY A personal tribute: Maud Daverio de Cox, 1931-2023 02-12-2023 08:44 Maud Daverio de Cox's story is quite rightly centred on human rights, but the late 92-year-old was remarkable woman and loyal wife who shone through her writing despite a brutal battle with blindness. by Michael Soltys
INTERVIEW Cultural courier Nikki Bedi brings global art into your home 23-11-2023 19:55 “We aim to come here to really honour everything that we experience to the rest of the world,” notes globetrotting BBC presenter and host of 'The Arts Hour on Tour.' by Andrea Puerto
BBC IN BUENOS AIRES BBC World Service investigates thriving art scene in Buenos Aires 23-11-2023 16:04 British broadcaster records episode of Nikki Bedi’s 'The Arts Hour on Tour' in the capital, featuring live performances from Dante Spinetta, Fémina and comedian Ana Carolina. by Justin Martinez
Anti-Semitism allegations Roger Waters says he has no hotel in Argentina and Uruguay due to ‘Israeli lobby boycott’ 15-11-2023 14:47 British musician and former Pink Floyd frontman, a well-known pro-Palestinian activist, said Wednesday that he had nowhere to stay in Buenos Aires and Montevideo for his upcoming tour dates as a result of a "boycott" against him organised by the "Israeli lobby."
CULTURE BBC seeking audience for taping of top arts show in Buenos Aires 14-11-2023 00:18 BBC World Service set to record episode of 'The Arts Hour on Tour' in Buenos Aires next week; Programme tours the world to bring best of local culture to global audience – here's how you can join the audience and see artists like Dante Spinetta and Benjamin Naishtat talk about their work in the flesh.
SHOW SUSPENDED Heavy thunderstorms thwart Taylor Swift's second concert in Buenos Aires 10-11-2023 17:53 Organisers pull show amid dreadful weather and reschedule concert for Sunday.
TAYLOR-MANIA SWEEPS BUENOS AIRES Politics the opening act as Taylor Swift kicks off run of shows 10-11-2023 01:11 US pop star Taylor Swift played the first of three concerts in Buenos Aires on Thursday, granting Argentines a momentary respite from the drama of next week's presidential run-off.
Swiftie Fever hits Argentina Five months of camping pays off for dedicated Taylor Swift fans 09-11-2023 01:07 Thursday marks the beginning of Taylor Swift's three-night run of shows in Buenos Aires. For fans, some of whom have spent five months camping outside River Plate’s stadium, the day they’ve been waiting so long for has finally arrived. by Andrea Puerto
WINE PRODUCTION Global wine production hits lowest level since 1961 07-11-2023 12:41 Global wine production falls to its lowest level in six decades due to frost and droughts; Argentine wine production reached only 8.8 million hectolitres – a slump of 23 percent and one of the lowest volumes ever recorded in recent history.
FAB FOUR HAVE NEW TUNE 'Now and Then' – The Beatles release 'last-ever' single 02-11-2023 11:30 'Now And Then,' first written and sung by John Lennon in 1978, has been finished by his fellow band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr – and the help of AI.
MUSIC 'en dormir sin Madrid' – Bizarrap and Milo J team up for unexpected EP 05-10-2023 01:25 After a long run of his biggest Music Sessions to date, Bizarrap pauses his international takeover to team up with 16-year-old Morón native Milo J for the release of Session #57, part of an unexpected EP release. by Andrea Puerto
Film & Culture 'Los Delincuentes' to represent Argentina at the Oscars in 2024 04-10-2023 12:39 Director Rodrigo Moreno's production selected by the Argentine Film Academy to compete in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars in 2024.
Art & Culture Filmmakers protest against Milei at San Sebastián Festival 26-09-2023 12:40 Argentine film directors and actors published a manifesto at the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival, protesting against the closure of cultural institutions, one of the campaign promises of libertarian front runner Javier Milei.
Society Argentina is the world's most pet-rich country 24-09-2023 16:25 According to various surveys carried out to date, the vast majority of Argentines have at least one pet in their homes. by Dante Gabriel Bogani Sandez
TRAVEL & TOURISM Berreta: the ghosttown near Rosario where only eight people live 18-09-2023 15:00 Located just 50 minutes from the Cuna de la Bandera, Berreta is home to just eight inhabitants and has a peculiar story of its own to tell.
Books & Literature Castle in Concordia evokes enigmatic visit by 'Little Prince' author 13-09-2023 12:44 El Castillo San Carlos, on the banks of the Uruguay River in the city of Concordia, captivated French writer, poet, journalist and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944), author of ‘The Little Prince.’
DANCE & CULTURE In inflation-hit Buenos Aires, tango enthusiasts sway the blues away 06-09-2023 09:36 Many milongas have had to close amid spiralling inflation, but the biting economic crisis cannot keep tango enthusiasts from heading to the capital's dance halls.
Tango World Championship Argentine-Brazilian duo wins Tango World Cup in Buenos Aires 03-09-2023 09:45 Cloudy weather, rainfall fails to dampen performances at 2023 Tango World Championship; Winners crowned: Bruna Estellita-Julián Sánchez for Stage section, Suyay Quiroga-Jhonny Carvajal in Pista category.
MILEI Musicians call for reflection among fans over Milei 16-08-2023 15:07 Javier Milei’s surprise primary victory has also shaken up cultural world – musicians Lali Espósito, Trueno and Ca7riel among those to warn fans over libertarian lawmaker.
MUSIC & ART Piano great Argerich scraps more concerts over illness 14-08-2023 12:20 Piano virtuoso Martha Argerich has cancelled further concerts in Austria and Germany in August due to illness.
MUSIC & ART Piano great Martha Argerich axes German, Swiss shows over illness 09-08-2023 12:41 Celebrated Buenos Aires-born pianist Martha Argerich cancels concerts in Germany and Switzerland due to illness.
MUSIC Argentine urban music conquers the world – Duki, Nicki Nicole, Bizarrap lead way 21-07-2023 15:31 Wave of Argentine musicians including Bizarrap, Duki, Emilia Mernes, Nicki Nicole and Wos are selling out shows and shining in the northern hemisphere.
FOOD & DRINK Argentina’s Catena Zapata tops ranking of world’s 50 best vineyards to visit 12-07-2023 23:39 Argentina’s Catena Zapata crowned the number one wine estate in the world to go experience firsthand.
SOCIETY & EDUCATION Argentina's university student numbers rose 40% in decade, says report 05-07-2023 21:57 Over 2.5 million students nationwide were engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate level studies in 2021, according to new Education Ministry report. by Enrique Garabetyan
BOOKS & LITERATURE Relatives of María Kodama declared heirs of Jorge Luis Borges’ legacy 29-06-2023 15:32 Two nephews and three nieces of the late writer María Kodama, the widow of Jorge Luis Borges who died earlier this year, are declared universal heirs of the famous Argentine author’s copyright.
Obituary Harold Briley, BBC journalist during South Atlantic war, dies at 92 29-06-2023 00:06 Harold Briley, most famous here as the BBC correspondent who covered the 1982 South Atlantic war, lost a long battle against cancer on Monday aged 92.
BLOOMSDAY IN ARGENTINA Ulysses, an Odyssey of 100 years (and counting) 22-06-2023 13:27 This year’s celebrations to mark James Joyce’s masterpiece in Buenos Aires were grander than ever. by Michael Soltys
Living with inflation Finding treasure among waste at Buenos Aires' central market 19-06-2023 10:15 As runaway inflation slashes spending power and the price of fruit and vegetables soar, citizens are improvising ways to make ends meet.
Living with inflation Spend now, worry later: no point saving in inflation-stricken Argentina 15-06-2023 15:04 Packed restaurants, long lines outside the theatre, concerts that sell out in hours – Argentines with purchasing power are responding with a frenzy of consumption in the face of soaring inflation.
TICKET PRICES Messi mania in Miami pushes ticket prices up to Taylor Swift levels 15-06-2023 14:02 The cost to see Inter Miami play next month is approaching that of clinching a last-minute ticket for Swift on Friday, and that’s even before the Argentine superstar officially joins Major League Soccer.