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Argentinians arrested in Uruguay for drug trafficking
In social networks, the Secretary of State referred to the tracking of a man in a suspicious attitude which culminated in his arrest and that of a woman. Both were carrying wrappers of a pink substance known as ‘tusi’ in a vehicle, as well as...
Six Surprising Travel Hacks Learned From a Full Year of Globetrotting
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business The travel tips and trends that stand out from a year of on-the-go reporting. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Brandon Presser Published Dec 30, 2024 • 7 minute read Article content (Bloomberg) — Five...
Interview: Xinjiang's development integrates tradition, modernity, says Uruguayan observer
MONTEVIDEO, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- The harmonious blend of tradition and modernity in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has left a lasting impression on Carlos Munoz, president of Uruguay's National Audiovisual Communication Service and...

Tall Ships crews say fond farewell to Aberdeen
Ken BanksBBC Scotland News ShareSave Teenage trainees Mya, Katherine, Freya and Mia with mentor Toby on their tall ship Crews have been saying a fond farewell to Aberdeen after the spectacular Tall Ships event in the city attracted hundreds of...
Airlines are reminding passengers including those from Antigua and Barbuda to apply for UK Electronic Travel Authorisation
easyJet has warned passengers travelling to the UK who are not British citizens that they may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as the Government expands its visa waiver scheme. The system has been in force since 2023,...

easyJet issues warning to passengers travelling to the UK
easyJet has warned passengers travelling to the UK who are not British citizens that they may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as the Government expands its visa waiver scheme. The system has been in force since 2023,...

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Marshall is the site for holiday hoops
MARSHALL — The Pipestone Area boys basketball team as well as girls programs from Southwest Minnesota Christian, Edgerton Public and Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will participate in holiday events at Marshall. All varsity games will take place at the R/A...

casa la secreta: grimaldi – nacht arquitectos lightly perches concrete home on uruguay coast
Grimaldi – Nacht arquitectos’ floating beach house Located in Faro de José Ignacio, Uruguay, Casa La Secreta by Grimaldi – Nacht Arquitectos has completed as an integration of the natural environment with the client’s programmatic needs. This...

ACR Poker Wraps Up 2024 With Its Punta Del Este Satellite, Awarding 10 Packages To Uruguay In February 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "Our Punta del Este Uruguay packages are a player favorite, and we're thrilled to offer them again to finish off a fantastic 2024," said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. "It's always exciting to see players turn $95 into an...
Be on the lookout for 'Big 4' of infectious diseases during holiday season It's that time of the year when families and friends come together to share their holiday cheer and a few circulating pathogens. Never too late to get vaccinated »
It's that time of year, when families and friends come together to share their holiday cheer and a few circulating pathogens. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UC San Francisco, said people should be on the lookout for the "Big...
What to know about infectious diseases during this holiday season
It’s that time of year, when families and friends come together to share their holiday cheer and a few circulating pathogens. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UC San Francisco, said people should be on the lookout for the “Big...

Amnesty International warns of escalating enforced disappearances in Venezuela
Amnesty International has warned that forced disappearances in Venezuela have escalated following the presidential elections on July 28, 2024, and have become part of a systematic pattern of persecution against government dissidents. On Tuesday,...

Iraq considering broader energy agreement with Turkey
Iraq is considering a proposal from Turkey to establish a broader energy agreement that covers oil, gas, petrochemical industries and electricity, Iraq's Oil Ministry has said. On Monday, Ankara announced it would not be renewing a decades-old...

Sky Sports: 'Exciting' Player Arrives in Liverpool to Join Reds
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, and the French forward has now arrived at their training ground ahead of completing a move, according to Sky Sports. GIVEMESPORT sources recently confirmed that...

Montevideo to host office for the Tourism Law Observatory for Latin America and the Caribbean
The UN Tourism’s first thematic office in the Americas, focusing on legal issues, opens in Uruguay, enhancing tourism legislation collaboration and development in the region. The first thematic office of UN Tourism will be based in the region of...
Boys basketball: Montevideo is putting up the points
MONTEVIDEO — When scoring 70 points is the low point of your scoring in the season, you know things are going awfully well on the basketball court. That’s the early season success the Montevideo boys basketball team is experiencing in a 5-0 start...

Monaco Life goes around the world: Uruguay’s José Ignacio
Ahead of Christmas and New Year, Monaco Life‘s Niki Borisova has travelled out to José Ignacio, a quaint former fishing village near Uruguay’s uber-cool Punta del Este. This is a place where wild natural beauty and breathtaking views meld with...

Towards BIT 2025: challenges and opportunities for an evolving tourism industry
BIT welcomes a diverse presence of international operators and organisations, including Visit USA and Japan. Revenues for the 2024-25 holiday season grow by 12%, but the sector is looking carefully at the emerging markets and the new global...

Adams makes Pan-American Cup roster
Andover resident and Brown University rising senior Lucy Adams has been named to the United States National Team traveling roster for the upcoming 2025 Pan-American Cup. The 2025 Pan-American Cup is set to begin on Thursday, July 24, and continue...

Uruguay opens Tourism Law Observatory
It is a program to systematize, analyze and disseminate regulations of the sector in the region. The decision to establish the observatory here followed a consensus reached during the 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the...