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Much-maligned Copa de la Liga Profesional reaches decisive phase

06-05-2022 09:55 Two teams in each group are assured of their place already in the play-offs, while the remaining challengers must wait until Saturday or Sunday evening to find out whether they will be joining them in next week’s quarter-finals.

by Dan Edwards

PREVIAJE PROGRAMME

Santa Claus does not exist – but the tourist industry does

07-01-2022 23:08 Tourism & Sports Minister Matías Lammens responds directly to Federico Sturzenegger’s critique of the government's Previaje scheme.

by Matías Lammens

PREVIAJE PROGRAMME

There is no Santa Claus!

07-01-2022 23:06 Former Central Bank governor gives his take on the national government’s Previaje programme.

by Federico Sturzenegger

Football in Argentina

Fans can return to football, but will the players be there?

27-08-2021 23:08 Argentine fans were able to celebrate the prospect of finally returning to the stadium, only to discover that there may not actually be any players on the pitch when they do so.

by Dan Edwards

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Argentina, Brazil plan return of fans for World Cup qualifier

25-08-2021 13:42 Argentina and Brazil both announced on Tuesday plans to use World Cup qualifiers next month as test events for the return of football fans to stadiums following Covid-19 enforced bans.

Coronavirus pandemic

Lammens: Fans can return to stadiums 'in September or October'

18-08-2021 14:51 Sport & Tourism Minister Matías Lammens says "football with spectators will return in the medium term," likely September or October.

TRAVEL & TOURISM

Verano Certificate: Travelers need certificate for summer holidays

03-12-2020 15:06 National Tourism Ministry launches an online registration system for tourists ahead of summer vacation season. Pre-booked details obligatory in several provinces.

by Clara Fernández Escudero

Coronavirus pandemic

Government approves return of domestic flights

16-10-2020 03:07 Transport Ministry authorises restricted return of domestic flights. Initially services limited to essential workers, exceptional circumstances and those needing medical treatment, with tourism and trips abroad unlikely before December at the earliest.

REGIONAL FOOTBALL

Officials give green light for Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana matches

27-08-2020 18:46 Government officials approve protocol for visiting teams playing in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana tournaments, which are due to restart in couple of weeks.