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The rich historical heritage of Argentina

By Alain at 03/11/07 11:06

Heavily influence by European art, architecture, literature and lifestyle, Argentina manages at the same time to keep its own unique image.

Original source: Destination360. History of Argentina

Music & composers of Argentina

The amazing range of musical styles and traditions in this Latin American country are largely the result of a blending of indigenous and immigrant cultures.

Original source: Making Music. Music and Composers of Argentina

Latin American countries sign energy accord

A treaty aimed at creating a South American organization to coordinate exports of natural gas, was signed in a ceremony at Argentina's suburban presidential residence, by President Nestor Kirchner and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez

Original source: Bueno Aires Herald. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. chron. com/ disp/ story. mpl/ ap/ fn/ 4617204. html, anchor: Argentina, Venezuela Sign Energy Accords]

Soccer win lifts pressure on coach

Independiente finally won a match in the Argentine Clausura championship, lifting the pressure on their beleaguered coach. The 2-0 win against Rosario Central, Friday night, was a great relief for coach Burruchaga and the fans.

Original source: BBC sports. Soccer-Independiente break duck in Argentina

Anti-Bush rally in Argentina to be led by Chavez

President Chavez of Venezuela, a staunch anti-Bush critic, will lead a vehement attack on the US president when he arrives in Argentina on his Latin American tour. It is reported that aides of Argentine president Kirchner are helping to organize the rally.

Original source: Kansas City Star. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. kansascity. com/ mld/ kansascity/ news/ world/ 16863620. htm, anchor: Venezuela's Chavez to lead anti-Bush rally]

Top telephone firm swings to gain after last year's losses

Some adept debt restructuring swung one of Argentina's top telephone firms out of the red, as it reported a fourth-quarter net gain versus a loss a year earlier. Revenue jumped and financial costs fell after the financial changes made during the year.

Original source: Reuters. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / investing. reuters. co. uk/ news/ articleinvesting. aspx?type=marketsNewsUS&storyID=2007 -03 -08T223710Z_ 01_ N08315354_ RTRIDST_ 0_ ARGENTINA -TELECOM -RESULTS -UPDATE -1. XML, anchor: Telecom Argentina reports quarterly gain vs loss]

Maradonna in the spotlight again for tax affairs

Diego Maradonna may be in the spotlight again, this time for tax matters, after Argentina's central bank announced it was looking into certain financial issues surrounding him. Neither Maradonna nor his lawyers would comment on the rumour.

Original source: Daily News & Anaylsis. Maradona in Argentine tax probe

Wealthy tourists flock to bargain-priced Argentinian golf course

Compared with 285 pounds sterling ($550) for a round at Wentworth West golf course near London, the lovely Argentinian courses have become a real bargain. Since an economic crisis caused the peso to plummet in 2002, green fees at Arelauquen Golf & Country Club's flagship course, set amid the blue lakes and snow-capped mountains of Patagonia, are $43, an absolute bargain, compared with expensive courses in many other parts of the world.

Original source: Bloomberg.com. $43 Golf Draws Duffers to Trail Stadler to Argentina

Argentina - Information for the US traveller

While most US travellers to Argentina have enjoyable and incident free visits to this Latin American country, it is always worthwhile reading up on background information and planning your trip with this in mind. This is the ideal way to ensure an enjoyable and memorable trip.

Original source: US Dept of State. Consular Information Sheet for Argentina

Famed for its steaks - Argentina the meat eaters dream!

Eating out is an experience in Argentina, where the locals tend to start the evening meal very late! Boasting an exceptional standard of food, Argentina is particularly acclaimed for the quality of its steaks, and is a meat-eaters dream, with pure vegetarian food is hard to find.

Original source: Worldtravelguide.net. Argentian Travel Guide - Entertainment