ECONOMIC INDICATORS Economy grew 6.7% year-on-year in October, according to INDEC 23-12-2021 16:43 Economic activity grew 6.7 percent in October year-on-year, but fell 0.8 percent compared to September, according to INDEC.
Coronavirus pandemic Rodríguez Larreta extends hours for restaurants, bars, shops, loosens curfew 11-06-2021 23:41 City Mayor announces a relaxation of restrictions, including opening hours for restaurants and bars. Curfew hours will now run from 11pm to 6am in capital.
Coronavirus crisis 11,800 restaurants and hotels have closed during pandemic 29-05-2021 11:01 FEHGRA chamber group says 3,800 establishments have shut their doors already this year, following 8,000 closures in 2020. Approximately 175,000 jobs have been lost in the process.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Restrictions imposed as second wave slams Argentina 10-04-2021 09:32 President Alberto Fernández unveils new measures; Over the past five days, country has recorded more than 104,000 new cases.
FOOD & DRINK Critics name Narda Lepes best female chef in Latin America 04-11-2020 09:00 Argentine chef Narda Lepes has been named the best female chef in Latin America by a panel of critics who each year draw up a list of the best 50 restaurants in the world.
Coronavirus pandemic Officials concerned by crowded scenes at bars, restaurants in capital 07-09-2020 19:31 National, City and provincial governments express dismay after images circulate online over weekend showing large crowds at eating and drinking establishments in Buenos Aires City. At least 12 venues closed after breaching regulations.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC City bars and restaurants can serve customers outdoors 29-08-2020 09:48 City Mayor Rodríguez Larreta affims that liberty is being regained “bit by bit” in the midst of the pandemic.
TRAVEL & TOURISM Pandemic deals brutal blow to Argentina’s tourism industry 25-07-2020 07:51 Tourism chambers and agencies call for emergency legislation to protect businesses, with slump in activity expected to shave between one and four percent off Argentina’s GDP this year. More than 80,000 job losses anticipated across sector. by Fermin Koop
Coronavirus pandemic Buenos Aires begins to slowly emerge from virus lockdown 20-07-2020 23:17 Capital begins gradual reopening of activities in a phased scheme running until August 3, including a limited number of industrial, commercial, service and recreational activities.