Uruguay independence, culture celebrated in Fitchburg

FITCHBURG – The fourth annual URUFest on Aug. 24 at Saima Park celebrated 200 years of Uruguayan independence. Women holding a Uruguay flag and dancing to the lively music provided by Ecos de Barrio at URUFest, the annual community celebration held on Aug. …

National Day of Uruguay 2025: Celebrating 200 Years of Independence in The Hague

On the occasion of Uruguay’s National Day and within the framework of the bicentennial celebrations of the country’s independence, His Excellency Ambassador Álvaro González Otero hosted a memorable reception at Nieuwspoort, the renowned political and media …

Capitán Miranda from Uruguay at SAIL Amsterdam

As part of the celebrations for the SAIL Amsterdam event, the Embassy of Uruguay celebrated the arrival of  Capitán Miranda training ship who made an official stopover in the Port of Amsterdam, between August 20 and 24. SAIL Amsterdam is one of the world’s …

Uruguay Parva Domus

Uruguay Parva Domus

Malfunction on Research Vessel Falkor (too) Stops Uruguay's Expedition

A high-profile research expedition to explore the deep sea in Uruguayan sovereign waters has suffered a setback after the research vessel Falkor (too) suffered technical issues. The vessel was forced to return to port for repairs. The Universidad de la …

Uruguay and Brazil sign across-the-border health agreement

Friday, August 29th 2025 - 09:52 UTC Lustemberg and Padilha praised the two countries' decision Health Ministers Cristina Lustemberg of Uruguay and Alexandre Padilha of Brazil have signed an agreement to create a binational health commission to improve …

Beef Suppliers Clash Over Uruguay Plants as Brazil Faces Tariffs

(Bloomberg) -- Marfrig Global Foods SA and Minerva SA are clashing over Uruguay beef plants at the center of an antitrust review — at a time when US tariffs are making those assets more valuable to the Brazilian meatpackers.  Sao Paulo-based Marfrig said …

Celtic sign Uruguay international Marcelo Saracchi on season-long loan

Celtic have completed the signing of Uruguay defender Marcelo Saracchi on loan from Boca Juniors. The 27-year-old will spend the season with Brendan Rodgers’ side and provide competition and cover for Kieran Tierney on the left side of the defence. Rodgers …

The 7 best things to do in Montevideo, Uruguay

In Montevideo, a sophisticated city can’t escape the influence of the rural campo (countryside). The result is a metropolitan center with an irresistibly not-so-fast-paced urban pulse. Once a fortified citadel, the Ciudad Vieja (old city) is today …