Architecture & Culture ‘Old’ Buenos Aires gets a face-lift, revitalising its historic centre 17-06-2022 09:23 The capital’s historic centre is going through some urban renewal in a bid to rescue its weary core from the ravages of the pandemic.
EDUCATION ROW City Hall bans use of inclusive language in Buenos Aires' schools 10-06-2022 17:22 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta has banned the use of inclusive Spanish language in schools across the capital; Critics push back against measure.
BUSINESS InvestBA helps push Buenos Aires onto international stage 27-09-2021 09:47 City Hall’s investment and trade promotion agency, better known simply as investBA, was created less than half a decade ago – but the agency is already making a name for itself on the international stage. by Sophia Moore-Smith
Coronavirus pandemic Regions express unease at rolling back of facemask rules 24-09-2021 21:52 The use of facemasks outdoors will no longer be mandatory in Argentina as from October 1, with gradual reopening of borders also on way.
Coronavirus pandemic Quiros: Delta variant 'very close' to community transmission 17-08-2021 16:32 Buenos Aires City Health Minister Fernán Quirós warned Tuesday that the Delta variant of Covid-19 "is very close" to entering into community transmission.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall issues porteños with Covid vaccine certificates via WhatsApp 28-07-2021 15:07 City Hall is now issuing vaccinated residents with a Covid-19 certificate via WhatsApp, giving porteños a digital record of their Covid-19 tests and vaccine shots.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall loosens Covid restrictions on gatherings, outdoor events 09-07-2021 01:41 Buenos Aires City government authorises meetings of up to 20 people outdoors and says offices can now be at 30% capacity. Starting next month, cultural events will be allowed, with a 1,000-person cap on attendance.
BUENOS AIRES CITY Almost half of porteños live in poverty or precariously 25-06-2021 22:48 City Hall data shows rise in poverty. City Hall figures includes all families earning below 97,000 pesos, not even covering the Canasta Total. Upper and middle classes have fallen by eight points over the last 15 months, even among formally employed many have slipped below poverty line.
Coronavirus pandemic City Hall loosens Covid-19 restrictions – the measures 25-06-2021 03:21 Buenos Aires City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta orders slight relaxation in restrictions for restaurants and bars, theatres, gyms
Coronavirus pandemic Rodríguez Larreta extends hours for restaurants, bars, shops, loosens curfew 11-06-2021 23:41 City Mayor announces a relaxation of restrictions, including opening hours for restaurants and bars. Curfew hours will now run from 11pm to 6am in capital.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Fernán Quirós: 'The average age of people in ICUs has gone down in this wave' 08-05-2021 00:30 Dr. Fernán Quirós discusses Covid-19 infections, deaths and the state of intensive care units. The Buenos Aires City Health Minister, who says he has a continuous dialogue with Health Minister Carla Vizzotti, says the most essential thing during the pandemic is to seek agreement and cooperation. by Jorge Fontevecchia
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
Education row Casa Rosada to challenge City court's ruling over in-person classes 19-04-2021 10:58 President Alberto Fernández has ordered officials in his administration to oppose the Buenos Aires City government’s move to continue with in-person classes, opening up a legal battle in the courts.
CITY GOVERNMENT Prosecutor to probe City Hall over ‘privatisation’ of vaccine campaign 27-02-2021 08:46 Prosecutor Stornelli seeks probe against City Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta and Health Minister Fernán Quirós. Opposition dismisses claims, says City Hall is “transparent.”
THE WAY WE WORK City Hall keen to attract digital nomads to Buenos Aires 27-02-2021 08:13 The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a rise in so-called ‘digital nomads’ across the world – and the City Government has unveiled a new initiative to tempt them to Buenos Aires. by Emma Ridden
Covid-19 vaccine Anger and allegations after loss of 400 doses of Sputnik vaccine 05-01-2021 23:30 The Buenos Aires Province government and Olavarría City Hall swapped angry accusations on Tuesday when 400 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine had to be discarded.