A powerful polar wave is affecting Argentina's wine country, prompting authorities to suspend afternoon and evening classes across 14 districts. With snowfall, winds reaching 100 km/h, and temperatures dropping to -5°C, students will attend classes virtually through the province's digital education platform.
This Thursday at 8 PM, the historic Teatro El Círculo opens its doors for an evening that combines world-class symphonic music with a heartwarming charitable cause. Under the direction of Maestro Silvio Viegas, the program features Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1, while collecting donations for a local homeless shelter.
The General Directorate of Schools expanded the measure for the afternoon shift on Wednesday, July 1st. San Martín, Junín, Rivadavia, Santa Rosa, and La Paz joined the already suspended districts. Classes continue virtually through Escuela Digital Mendoza. The National Weather Service maintains an orange alert for snow and winds up to 100 km/h.
Argentina's National Weather Service has issued warnings for this Wednesday, July 1st. Intense winds from the south and mountain areas are expected, along with significant snow accumulations in elevated zones. Residents and visitors should take precautions.
Education authorities in Mendoza, Argentina's famous wine region, have suspended in-person classes for Wednesday, July 1st across six departments and two districts. The National Meteorological Service issued an orange alert predicting heavy snowfall and winds up to 100 km/h (62 mph).
A magnitude 4 earthquake on the Richter scale struck Córdoba Province in central Argentina early Wednesday morning. The epicenter was located near Deán Funes, and the tremor was felt across multiple cities, sparking numerous reports from residents on social media.
El músico y compositor, cofundador de Los Twist y referente del tango contemporáneo, fue encontrado sin vida en su hogar de Chacarita. Tenía 68 años y atravesaba una enfermedad respiratoria bajo cuidados paliativos. Su figura atravesó más de cuatro décadas de cultura argentina, desde el rock de los 80 hasta la renovación del tango.
Argentina's National Weather Service has issued an orange alert for heavy snowfall in Mendoza province. Temperatures could drop to -5°C in some areas, with possible sleet in the Greater Mendoza region. Local education authorities confirmed that schools will remain open.
The Provincial Ministry of Economy announced that salaries will be paid starting Wednesday, July 1. The settlement includes a 12.5% accumulated increase agreed in collective bargaining for the first semester, plus a fixed increase guarantee of $170,000 Argentine pesos to protect purchasing power.
The Government of San Luis province held the fourth lottery of the 'We Have Future' housing program, distributing 183 homes across 11 towns. Selected applicants must undergo evaluation and validation before final allocation. Discover all the details about this life-changing opportunity.
A three-year-old boy was rescued alive in La Guaira after nearly six days under the rubble, while a massive international operation with over 3,000 rescuers and 200 dogs continues the search. Argentina confirmed six citizens killed and eight missing, sending medical reinforcements and collapsed structure specialists.
Mendoza's education authorities confirmed classes will continue as scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, despite an intense polar air mass bringing temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F). The province maintains its weather monitoring protocol while students prepare for one of the coldest weeks of the year, with possible snowfall even in lower elevations.
An international team of geologists has identified a continental-scale formation hidden 3 kilometers under the ice of East Antarctica. This remarkable discovery reveals how the supercontinent Gondwana fragmented 150 million years ago and has crucial implications for understanding current climate change and future sea level projections.
Over 100 young musicians delivered an unforgettable cultural event at the Municipal Sports Center in Coronel Suárez, performing iconic songs from FIFA World Cups. Family attendance was massive, reinforcing this program as a space for education, social inclusion, and community growth.
El hijo de 22 años de la conductora fallecida compartió un momento de alegría en medio del dolor tras el sepelio del 28 de junio. Ernestina Pais murió el 26/06/2026 a los 54 años en un accidente ferroviario en Martínez. El video se viralizó generando conmovedoras reacciones en redes sociales.
A story of hope emerges from tragedy: Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas was rescued alive after more than four days trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, Venezuela. Teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador worked 43 hours to save him. Hope remains alive five days after earthquakes that have left more than 1,450 dead.
A rescue dog from the Argentine team pinpointed the exact location where two minors were trapped under the rubble, enabling their rescue alive. The operation took place this Sunday in La Guaira state, the area hardest hit by the earthquakes of June 24, which have left over 1,450 dead and nearly 70,000 missing.
Teacher unions AMET, FEB, SUTEBA, and UDOCBA have called for a provincial strike on Tuesday, June 30, in Buenos Aires Province. They demand salary negotiations, solutions to school violence, and better working conditions. This marks the first major strike against Governor Axel Kicillof's administration.
Europe is facing its worst heat wave ever recorded, with more than 130 million people enduring temperatures above 35°C. France reports nearly 1,000 additional deaths, while Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland broke all-time records. The WHO warns the continent is warming at twice the global average rate.
The Argentine government confirmed that six citizens lost their lives following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The Foreign Ministry deployed a humanitarian consular mission with two diplomatic officials to assist those affected, marking a diplomatic reunion between both countries after nearly two years of broken relations.
The Argentine Air Force will celebrate on July 3 the First Solo Flight ceremony of its pilots on F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters acquired from Denmark. This achievement marks a key advancement in incorporating the new weapons system, while infrastructure work continues at the VI Air Brigade in Tandil and aircraft temporarily operate from Río Cuarto.
A devastating shooting incident at a youth care facility in northern Germany has left five adults dead and several others injured. The suspected attacker and another individual have been detained, while authorities work to determine the motive behind this shocking event that has shaken the European community.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured breathtaking images of a brilliant orange spot in Bolivia's Laguna Colorada, a high-altitude wetland at 4,300 meters. The phenomenon, caused by microscopic algae thriving in extreme conditions, transforms this remote Andean landscape into a natural laboratory visible from orbit.
Un cráneo de hace más de cinco millones de años, mal identificado durante décadas en el Museo Americano de Historia Natural, revela que los felinos dientes de sable evolucionaron de formas mucho más diversas de lo que se creía. El hallazgo explica por qué estos depredadores dominaron y luego desaparecieron de la Tierra.
A US entrepreneur paid $1 million for a historic Atlanta mansion that belonged to Asa Candler, one of Coca-Cola's founders. During a basement inspection, he discovered an early 1900s barrel that experts believe may have contained the original prototype formula of the world's most famous beverage, potentially rewriting beverage history.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
