News of Enrique Garabetyan

Enrique Garabetyan

Redactor especializado en Ciencia, Salud & Tecnología.

A kiosquero chats to a customer at his store.

Kiosco de barrio: Why Argentines remain local to their local shop

19-04-2023 22:01 Despite the growth of chain stores, this typically Latin American business remains a family one. Inspiring customer loyalty and offering a friendly ear, 70% of Argentines visit once a week, a new survey reveals.

by Enrique Garabetyan

Workers fumigate against mosquitoes and disease on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

HEALTH

Growing concern over rise in dengue and chikungunya cases

27-03-2023 15:18 Epidemiological authorities note dengue cases are doubling week-by-week, with almost 9,400 cases across 13 provinces recorded in latest medical update. Chikungunya cases are also on the rise, with both viruses surging in provinces of Tucumán, Salta and Santa Fe.

by Enrique Garabetyan

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Hotels in Buenos Aires hit decade-high occupancy rates

15-03-2023 13:48 Hotels in Argentina’s capital recorded their highest average room occupancy levels for a decade in 2022, boosted by massive concerts, events and a domestic tourism boom.

by Enrique Garabetyan

A health worker applies a dose of coronavirus vaccine at a health centre in Buenos Aires.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Three years on, Argentina wonders if Covid-19 pandemic is really over

06-03-2023 15:57 Thirty-six months after the first patient with Covid-19 was registered in Argentina, one of the government’s top health advisors looks at what we’ve learnt from the virus crisis.

by Enrique Garabetyan

Volunteering with social organisations in Buenos Aires.

Society

Social volunteering at highest level since 2001 crisis

20-01-2023 13:07 Amid rising poverty and increasing hunger in Argentina, new survey by the Voices consultancy firm reveals that 36% of Argentines now volunteer with social organisations – the highest level since the 2001-2002 crisis.

by Enrique Garabetyan

A pregnant woman poses for a photograph while holding baby clothes.

Society

Births, cosmetic surgeries and operations: Health tourism boom

10-01-2023 11:43 Articles detailing the arrival of pregnant Russian women to give birth are the latest tales of health tourism in Argentina, but the country has long established itself as a destination for expert medical assistance. Those in the know explain why the industry is booming – and what are the most sought-after procedures.

by Enrique Garabetyan

Streaming services are booming in Argentina.

STREAMING BOOM

Streaming services boom in Argentina: 2 in 3 are already subscribers

30-12-2022 13:15 New study details how the online world of streaming is evolving among consumers in Argentina; Penetration of services is very high domestically, with many subscribing to several platforms simultaneously – top three are Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify.

by Enrique Garabetyan

HEALTH

Experts warn cases of syphilis and herpes on the rise among adolescents

16-05-2022 17:34 Experts warn that cases of syphilis and herpes simplex are on the rise in Argentina, especially among the youth.

by Enrique Garabetyan

In 2020, Argentina’s fertility rate – i.e. the expected number of offspring for every woman – fell to 1.55, the lowest number in history.

DOWN 33% IN FIVE YEARS

Average Argentine woman now gives birth to less than two children

28-04-2022 16:36 In 2020, Argentina’s fertility rate – i.e. the expected number of offspring for every woman – fell to 1.55, the lowest number in history, even below countries like Sweden or Norway.

by Enrique Garabetyan

Dr. Juliana Cassataro together with scientists from the Unsam Biotechnological Research Institute.

Vaccine development

Argentina joins the world race to develop a coronavirus vaccine

02-06-2020 13:05 Argentine scientists take first steps in developing an oral formulation to prevent infection from SARS-CoV-2. It will be the first initiative of its kind in Latin America.

by Enrique Garabetyan