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Claudio Corsalini

Redactor de Sociedad en Diario Perfil. Mail: [email protected] TW: @corsalini

Fernando Tarapow considers Antarctica his place in the world. His fascination with the White Continent is such that he became a guide for Antarctic expeditions.

Argentine defender of Antarctica and Arctic nominated for prestigious prize

Today 15:51 Fernando Tarapow seems to have lived several lives already – a member of the Argentine Navy for four decades, he is also a lawyer, professor of international law and polar expedition guide. Now, he’s been nominated on the “longlist” for the prestigious Shackleton Medal, an international recognition awarded to those who work to protect Antarctica and the Arctic.

by Claudio Corsalini

The Torre Monumental, formerly known as Torre de los Ingleses, in Retiro, Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires City

‘English clock-tower’ of Buenos Aires reopens to the public

16-10-2024 11:55 The Torre Monumental in Retiro, formerly known as the Torre de los Ingleses, reopens its doors – and its panoramic views – to the public after internal remodelling.

by By Claudio Corsalini

CULTURE & POLITICS

City Hall boots Telerman out from Teatro Colón top role

28-08-2024 23:06 Among the motives, strong differences between the ex-City mayor Telerman and Culture Minister Gabriela Ricardes; Mayor Jorge Macri’s request for austerity.

by Claudio Corsalini

ENVIRONMENT & TOURISM

Newly cleaned and navigable, Riachuelo River reopens for tourism

06-11-2023 16:56 After the Matanza-Riachuelo Watershed was cleaned, the Morón court has authorised the navigability of the waterway, in order to foster sustainable tourism. For the time being, navigation was authorised from the confluence of the Riachuelo and the River Plate up to the Nicolás Avellaneda Bridge, where a passenger station will be installed.

by Claudio Corsalini

TANGO

Celebrating its 20th year, Tango World Championship begins in Buenos Aires

30-08-2023 15:29 Buenos Aires City serves as a venue for a new edition of the traditional Tango BA Festival and World Championship, one of the most popular cultural events in the country. This year, as the event celebrates its 20th year, 590 couples from different nations will take part.

by Claudio Corsalini

SOCIETY

Poll: 60% of women have been sexually harassed on public transport

25-04-2023 15:47 New study carried out by Marea, in collaboration with the Universidad Popular Barrios de Pie, reveals that six out of every 10 women in the capital say they’ve been sexually harassed while using public transport; 90% responded that they feel unsafe.

by Claudio Corsalini

FOOD & DRINK

Empanadas are Argentina's third most consumed food, says industry group

10-04-2023 15:38 According to a report, the podium of most favoured flavours is made up of carne suave empanadas on 20%, followed by ham and cheese, with 19%, and in third place, chicken, with 11%.

by Claudio Corsalini

The majestic stained glass window on the confectionery ceiling was restored, as was the furniture, the bathroom and the French chandeliers.

CULTURE

Century-old confitería La Ideal reopens after six-year closure

15-11-2022 17:56 Historic Buenos Aires cafe and cake shop on Calle Suipacha, originally founded by a Spanish merchant in 1912, closed its doors in 2016. Six years on, with restored French chandeliers, Italian furniture and stained glass windows, among other period treasures, the venue re-opens its doors.

by Claudio Corsalini

Argentina has gone crazy for the release of Panini’s official Qatar 2022 World Cup album – and the hunt for stickers is on.

SOCIETY

What economic crisis? Panini World Cup sticker craze sweeps Argentina

03-09-2022 15:52 Argentina goes crazy for the release of Panini’s official Qatar 2022 World Cup sticker album, with long queues outside stores and extremely high demand in the first week of sales. On the first day of the pre-sale, stock sold out in just an hour, while on release day one shop in Buenos Aires sold 12,000 packets in just 60 minutes.

by Claudio Corsalini

Restoration work begins on Buenos Aires' famed Obelisk.

CITY

Buenos Aires’ famous Obelisk gets a spruce-up before 85th birthday

03-05-2021 14:41 The capital’s tallest and most famous monument is undergoing clearing and restoration work ahead of its 85th birthday later this month.

by Claudio Corsalini

Miguel Sette is one of 4,500 volunteers testing out a new vaccine.

HUNT FOR A VACCINE

A day in the life of a coronavirus vaccine volunteer

29-08-2020 10:15 Editorial Perfil employee Miguel Sette is one of 4,500 volunteers in Argentina who are testing out a new vaccine against coronavirus, manufactured in Argentina by Pfizer laboratory and developed in Germany by BionTech.

by Claudio Corsalini

The Buenos Aires Bus Company’s yellow bus takes you to the Bombonera, while the Gray Line red line bus passes the Monumental Stadium.

Tourism

Buenos Aires Bus, City's sightseeing bus for tourists, gets a reboot

05-03-2020 12:00 Renewed 'Bus Turístico' service began on March 1. Buses now have wifi and cell phone charging systems. Rides will be available every 20 minutes.

by Claudio Corsalini

Primary School No. 15 is part of the Green Schools project, which promotes sustainability in Buenos Aires.

Environment

Solar schooling: City school begins generating electricity for its neighbours

26-02-2020 15:53 Primary school in Villa Devoto installs 200 solar panels on its roof – enough to supply power to its buildings and to the wider neighbourhood.

by Claudio Corsalini