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UAE shapes sustainable development future through 2045 SDG report, global survey
Emirates 24|7
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July 22, 2025
The UAE launched the 2025 edition of the 2045 SDG Report at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City, as part of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025, organised by the UN Department of Economic and...
A rising star?: President Santiago Peña lays out a bold vision for Paraguay’s future at the Canning Lecture
Latin America Reports
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July 21, 2025
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña delivered the Canning Lecture to a group of politicians, journalists, business leaders and academics on Wednesday, July 16 at 116 Pall Mall, London. The Canning Lecture is an event hosted annually by Canning...
Paraguay establishes Mesa Consultiva to strengthen primary health care with support from PAHO, World Bank, and IDB
Pan American Health Organization
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July 17, 2025
Asunción, July 17, 2025 (PAHO) – Paraguay has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Bank, and the Inter‑American Development Bank...
Paraguay establishes advisory council to strengthen primary health care with support from PAHO, World Bank, and IDB
Pan American Health Organization
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July 17, 2025
Asunción, July 17, 2025 (PAHO) – Paraguay has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Bank, and the Inter‑American Development Bank...
Paraguay's economy grows amid structural challenges
United Press International (UPI)
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Members of the MuCI Foundation pose during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Museum of Science of Paraguay building in Asuncion, Paraguay, in May. Construction of the country's first interactive museum, with spaces dedicated to physics,...
Weather tracker: Warm air engulfs parts of Argentina as winter temperatures soar
The Guardian
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July 14, 2025
An unseasonably mild start to the week is expected in northern and central parts of Argentina, where it is winter. A plume of warm air will sink southwards from neighbouring Paraguay on Monday, lingering through Tuesday, before giving way to a...
A Passenger’s Handbook For Paraguay: How To Take The Bus In Asunción?
The Asunción Times
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July 19, 2025
In Asunción, the car is king. In and around Paraguay’s capital and largest city, trains are long gone, and only buses remain as public transport. While there are projects with the intention to bring back trains from the ashes, this will certainly...
Bryan Mbeumo reveals the Manchester United player he is most looking forward to playing with
The Independent
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July 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Foster + Partners Designs High-Rise Office Tower for Sudameris Bank in Asunción, Paraguay
ArchDaily
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July 18, 2025
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Paraguay Emerges As Stable Hub Amid Latin America’s Economic Volatility
The Asunción Times
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July 12, 2025
Paraguay solidifies its position as one of Latin America’s most financially stable nations, achieving the fourth-lowest country risk rating in the region. This is according to J.P. Morgan’s latest Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI), which tracks...
Beyond tariffs: how Switzerland turned trade talks into climate action with Mercosur
Swissinfo
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July 18, 2025
Aerial view of the headquarters of the Mercosur trade bloc (Southern Common Market) in Montevideo, taken on November 26, 2024. Afp Or Licensors Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English...
Could Trump Deliver ‘Rare Win’ for Meat & the Climate with US Beef Exports?
Green Queen
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July 18, 2025
5 Mins Read Increasing US exports of beef can help lower the industry’s emissions across the globe, but protectionist barriers and tariffs must be overcome first. By displacing China’s imports of South American beef with its own, the US could help...
A Historic First: Paraguay’s President Peña Meets King Charles III
The Asunción Times
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July 17, 2025
President Santiago Peña met His Majesty King Charles III at Windsor Castle near London, becoming the first Paraguayan leader to be received by a British monarch. This significant milestone in bilateral relations aimed to strengthen ties between...
Paraguay Claims Global Tourism Crown With Stunning 53% Growth In Early 2025
The Asunción Times
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July 11, 2025
Paraguay is the country with the highest tourism growth, as per the World Tourism Barometer of United Nations Tourism. In the first quarter of 2025, the nation recorded a remarkable 53% increase compared to the prior year. The top three countries...
Paraguay reviews options regarding refueling along Paraná Waterway
MercoPress
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Friday, July 11th 2025 - 10:02 UTC Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano will also be involved in a series of events marking 68 years of ties with Taiwan Paraguay's Foreign Ministry and private sector associations regarding fuel...
From Tokyo To Asunción: Japanese Harpists Honour 100 Years Of Guarania
The Asunción Times
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July 17, 2025
To honour 100 years of the Guarania music genre, Asunción will host a stunning concert featuring 20 Japanese harpists. This celebration of Paraguay’s musical heritage will be hosted at the historic Ignacio A. Pane Municipal Theatre on August 13....
Global Cities Index 2025: Asunción Poised For Growth Despite Ranking Drop
The Asunción Times
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July 16, 2025
Asunción has been ranked the 468th best large city in the world, according to Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index (GCI), the annual ranking of the top 1000 cities worldwide. While Paraguay’s capital remains in the top half of the list, Asunción...
Asunción’s Airport: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide To Silvio Pettirossi in Paraguay
The Asunción Times
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July 10, 2025
Arriving in a new country brings excitement, and often some uncertainty. Your new destination is Paraguay. That means Silvio Pettirossi International Airport most likely will be your first point of contact. What can you expect upon landing? How is...
SAGSE Paraguay 2025 adds Gustavo Adamovsky's international hierarchy to its line-up
Yogonet International
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July 16, 2025
The organizers of SAGSE Paraguay 2025 announced a high-level academic program, with the outstanding participation of international lecturer Gustavo Adamovsky, who will offer two intensive training and reflection sessions for leaders of the...
Embraer Delivers Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Paraguayan Air Force
Aviation Pros
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July 16, 2025
Embraer recently delivered four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force. The ceremony, held at the Silvio Pettirossi Air Force Base near the capital, Asunción, was attended by Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña, Vice President...