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Korean filmmakers emerging as tops

By Alain at 03/22/07 12:34

Winning the Best Director prize at this year's Mar del Plata International Film Festival for his latest work "Woman on the Beach", Hong Sang-soo has emphasized the recognition that Korean filmmakers are continuing to gain.

Original source: English.chosun.com. Korean Wins Best Director Prize in Argentina

Salary increase demands worry Fiat

Starting up vehicle production again in Argentina after a 7 year break, Fiat Argentina is worried about the growing demands for salary increases .

Original source: Reuters. Fiat Argentina concerned over wage rises

Learning to do the tango doesn't come cheap.

Organizing tango lesson in Argentina isn't cheap. After a week trying to organize the lessons the best deal that had come up was no less than $172 per person.

Original source: New Zealand Herald. Argentina: Let's tango

Executive blasts pricing system in energy sector

Speaking during a meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) Chief Executive José Sergio Gabrielli demanded changes in the price system used in Argentina. He said nergy prices are hampering investment in the sector.

Original source: Bueno Aires Herald. Petrobras blasts price controls

Argentine move ahead of England in rankings

One of the world's great rugby players says that Argentina should be included in an expanded Tri-Nations rugby tournament. After a run of impressive recent victories, The Pumas moved up one spot to sixth above world champion England on the IRB rankings this week.

Original source: The Age. Put Argentina in Tri-Nations: Eales

Argentina and global warming

While nowhere near the levels found in the United States and other developed nations, Argentineans still contaminate more than Indians, Chinese and Brazilians, contributing between .5% and .6% to the total greenhouse gases emissions worldwide.

Original source: Treehugger.com. Global Warming in Argentina - Our Part in the Matter

Police clash with protestors over Governor's ouster

La Rioja Governor, Angel Maza, refused to leave his office after impeachment proceedings were opened against him. Police had to be called in, clashing with protesters. His suspension followed allegations over corruption.

Original source: ABC News. Argentine Governor Rousted From Offices

Argentine and UK meet to discuss fish conservation

An informal meeting between the Argentine and the United Kingdom took place recently in Buenos Aires to discuss fishing conservation in the seas around the Falkland Islands.

Original source: Merco Press. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. mercopress. com/ vernoticia. do?id=10091&formato=HTML, anchor: ´Old fishing law needed updating,` says Falkland Islands fisheries director]

Wine boom in Argentina

The wine industry is booming in Argentina. In the past four years, Argentina's wine exports have more than doubled in volume and have tripled in value.

Original source: The Economist. Vino's twin peaks

Argentinian finishes golf 3 strokes behind

Rafael Echenique of Argentina finished three strokes back after a closing 68. The TCL Classic was won by Thailand's Nirat with an easy wire-to-wire win.

Original source: pga.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. pga. com/ news/ tours/ european/ tcl031807. cfm, anchor: Thailand's Nirat closes out an easy wire-to-wire win at the TCL Classic]