News of tour

Milei heads back to Europe to pick up honorary awards

19-06-2024 17:20 President Milei will visit Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic on his latest overseas trip.

Milei meets OpenAI boss, chats with Trudeau before speech at Stanford

29-05-2024 11:03 Javier Milei met with the creator of ChatGTP, Sam Altman, and discussed Artificial Intelligence in San Francisco on Tuesday; President also speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Diana Mondino heads to China, Europe on investment quest

23-04-2024 20:52 Argentina’s foreign minister will set off on Sunday for a 10-day tour of China, France, Belgium and Portugal, accompanied by a “large business delegation.”

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

President Milei cuts short international trip over Mideast crisis

13-04-2024 21:56 President Javier Milei is ending his international trip early to handle his country's response to the crisis in the Middle East.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei closes off tour with Italian president, PM encounters

12-02-2024 15:18 President Javier Milei meets with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, eyeing “new stage” in bilateral ties.

PRESIDENTIAL TOUR

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and kibbutz attacked by Hamas – Milei's agenda in Israel

05-02-2024 15:21 President Javier Milei departed Buenos Aires on Monday for a week-long trip that will take in Israel and Italy.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Milei’s team finalises overseas trip to Israel, Italy and the Vatican

28-01-2024 06:38 Argentina’s president due to depart Buenos Aires on February 5 for trip lasting just over a week; Visit will take in stops in Israel, Italy and the Vatican, for a meeting with Pope Francis.

GOLF

Golfer Ángel Cabrera reinstated by PGA after prison stay

20-12-2023 09:15 Two-time major winner Ángel Cabrera has been reinstated by the PGA Tour and over-50 PGA Tour Champions after serving a two-year prison sentence for gender violence.

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

Culture

Taylor Swift fan dies at Eras Tour stop in Rio

19-11-2023 18:29 “I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this,” says star in response to news.

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

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Indonesia fans vexed after Messi pulls out of friendly

16-06-2023 09:28 Indonesian fans devastated after star pulled out of a friendly in Jakarta.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula tells EU chief Brazil has 'concerns' over Mercosur trade deal

12-06-2023 19:06 Brazil President Lula says he has "concerns" over the European Union's efforts to add new environmental protections to a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Argentina given rockstar welcome in China ahead of Australia friendly

10-06-2023 08:37 Frantic scenes at Beijing airport and hotel as Argentina's World Cup winning football team is greeted by hundreds of adoring Chinese fans ahead of friendly match with Australia.

MUSIC

Bizarrap: From bedroom plans to topping the charts

09-06-2023 14:04 Argentina’s premier producer and DJ has been on quite the journey – and last week’s release of another chart-topping single underlined his global stardom.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Scaloni names Argentina squad for Asia tour friendlies

29-05-2023 14:46 Coach Lionel Scaloni names squad upcoming matches against Australia in Beijing and Indonesia in Jakarta; Youngster Alejandro Garnacho, Giovanni Simeone, Walter Benítez and Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina notable call-ups.

WORLD CHAMPIONS ON TOUR

Scaloni prepares to ring the changes for Argentina's friendly against Curaçao

27-03-2023 11:17 Reigning world champions Argentina are likely to make several changes for the second friendly of international window in Tuesday's match against Curaçao in Santiago del Estero.

MUSIC & ART

Les Luthiers prepare to bid farewell after 55 years treading the boards

11-01-2023 22:00 Legendary music ensemble Les Luthiers – creators of insane instruments and stars of humorous music and theatre productions – announce final farewell tour after 55 years of gigging.