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Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:19:00 GMT
Argentine plans opening of land borders as Uruguay gets ready to allow tourists in, among many improvements
Uruguay will start allowing foreigners in as of September 1 while Argentina announced the reopening of its common land borders is being eyed for September 6, as tourism seems headed for a gradual return to pre-pandemic levels.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:43:00 GMT
Uruguayan town puts historic support to Soviet troops during Battle of Stalingrad on display
The support from the Uruguayan town of San Javier to the Soviet Army in the Battle of Stalingrad has been put on display for visitors to see at an exhibition in Fray Bentos.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:09:00 GMT
Uruguay will not change vaccination plans despite WHO's request
Uruguay's Health Minister Daniel Salinas Thursday denied his country was to change course in its coronavirus immunization drive despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) requested that countries with a surplus of vaccines s...

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:45:00 GMT
Uruguay plans to open up gradually, first to those vaccinated with any anti COVID-19 drug
Uruguay's Ministry of Tourism is planning to first allow in only foreigners who have taken a full coronavirus vaccination scheme, regardless of its brand, as the gradual reopening of borders seems imminent.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:17:00 GMT
Decadence of Uruguay's fishing industry: from a catch of 147,000 tons to a mere 50,000 tons
The decadence and complicated situation of Uruguay's industrial fishing sector was exposed by Senator Gustavo Penadés in the Upper House as well as the need for urgent public support to help the country take advantage of the m...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:11:00 GMT
Scientists report Uruguayan variant of coronavirus
Researchers from Montevideo's Pasteur Institute have detected an “Uruguayan variant” of the coronavirus, which "would have contributed to the first wave.”

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:34:00 GMT
Another Uruguayan footballer commits suicide, third in two weeks and fourth in 2021
Retired Uruguayan footballer Maximiliano Castro was found dead over the weekend at the age of 46. The cause of death was ruled as suicide. Castro had played professionally until 2008.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:10:00 GMT
Uruguay's Labor Ministry ratifies vaccination not mandatory for workers
Uruguay's Labor Ministry has announced employers shall not be allowed to demand a vaccination certificate when hiring workers, according to high-ranking officials quoted Sunday by the Montevideo daily El País.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT
Gasoline goes up yet again in Uruguay
The Government of Uruguay Friday announced an increase in the price of fuel as of July 31. It is the third rise in less than two months.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:56:00 GMT
Third dose of Pfizer coming up globally as Delta variant keeps crawling in
The Government of Israel has become the first in the world to decide on the use of a third dose of the Pfizer anticoronavirus vaccine, a move which some other countries are likely to follow suit shortly.



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