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Lai has no plans to go on overseas visit: Presidential Office
Focus Taiwan
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July 28, 2025
Taipei, July 28 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has no plans to make an overseas visit in the near future, a spokesperson for Lai said Monday, after local and foreign media had reported in mid-July he would visit to Paraguay in August with...
Russian court sentences Paraguayan mercenary Carvallo to 24 years in prison
TASS
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July 28, 2025
MOSCOW, July 28. /TASS/. The second Western district military court has sentenced Paraguayan mercenary Cristhian Rodrigo Carvallo in absentia to 24 years in prison for invading Russia’s Kursk Region as part of the Ukrainian military, a TASS...
US Scrapped Meeting With Taiwan Ahead Of China Trade Talks: FT
StratNews Global
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July 30, 2025
The U.S. cancelled a planned June meeting with Taiwan’s defence minister, reflecting concerns that President Donald Trump is cautious about actions that might strain relations with China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Taiwan’s...
Encarnación Opens Largest And Most Modern Hospital In The Interior Of Paraguay
The Asunción Times
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July 27, 2025
Itapúa’s new General Hospital, the largest and most modern hospital in the interior (meaning outside the major urban centers Asunción, and Ciudad del Este) of Paraguay, opened in Encarnación. The grand opening marks a new era in healthcare for...
Paraguay’s Residency Applications Surge Over 50% In First Half Of 2025
The Asunción Times
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July 26, 2025
During the first half of 2025, Paraguay recorded a sharp rise in residency applications, reaching 20,567 procedures initiated from January to June. This figure marks a 51.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The data were published by...
Paraguayan Gov't seeks to modernize State
MercoPress
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Friday, July 25th 2025 - 20:55 UTC These measures are crucial for Paraguay's medium and long-term structural development, Peña argued The Paraguayan Government of President Santiago Peña has submitted an ambitious bill before Congress to reshuffle...
A castle floating on the Paraguay River: Discover Castillo el Peñon
The Asunción Times
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July 27, 2025
Imagine navigating the tranquil waters of the Paraguay River. When suddenly, on the horizon, you catch a glimpse of what seems to be a small castle on top of a rock. Surrounded by nothing, but water. What is this mysterious building, and who built...
UN HLPF 2025: GEEP, NYU Launch Global Ideation Lab To Explore New Prospects In International Cooperation And Government Innovation
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
H.E. Abdulla Lootah: The UAE's knowledge-sharing approach is comprehensive. It leverages contributions across sectors, both locally and globally, while providing an environment for the creation of innovative ideas and impactful development...
Paraguayan Prodigy Fabrizio Shines As Global Student Prize 2025 Finalist
The Asunción Times
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July 25, 2025
Fabrizio Daniel Peralta Fretes, a promising digital technologies student at Colegio Estado de Israel in Asunción, has been named among the 50 finalists for the distinguished Global Student Prize 2025. His nomination stands out not only for his...
Paraguay’s Villa Hayes Regional Hospital Performs First Bone Marrow Biopsy
The Asunción Times
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July 25, 2025
The Villa Hayes Regional Hospital has performed its first bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, marking a significant advancement in oncological diagnostics in the region. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Lidiane Andino, a haemato-oncologist at...
Paraguayan Congressman Allegedly Involved in Money Laundering Before Being Killed by Police
OCCRP
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July 24, 2025
One year after a Paraguayan congressman was shot to death in his home during a police raid, newly obtained documents shed light on the criminal investigation that had been building against him and his son for years. Eulalio Gomes Batista was...
Dino Aventura: Prehistoric Experience Creates Asunción Sensation
The Asunción Times
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July 26, 2025
The Dino Aventura exhibition at Quinta Ykua Satí has become a roaring success, captivating families and dinosaur enthusiasts in Asunción. The event features life-sized dinosaur replicas and interactive activities that blend entertainment with...
La Última Disco: Asunción’s Hidden Gem For Vinyl Collectors
The Asunción Times
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July 26, 2025
The fluorescent lights of Villa Morra Shopping Centre in Asunción cast their usual sterile glow, but step through the glass doors of La Última Disco, and something shifts. The air itself seems to hum with possibility as rows of vinyl records catch...
Paraguay’s Gran Hospital Del Sur: A Game-Changer For Southern Medical Care
The Asunción Times
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July 23, 2025
Paraguay is on the verge of inaugurating the Gran Hospital del Sur in Encarnación, Itapúa. This facility will greatly improve access to high-quality healthcare across the southern region. With its opening, scheduled for July 25, the facility...
Paraguay must invest $5 billion by 2030 to avoid energy crisis
United Press International (UPI)
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Experts warned Paraguay must make a $5 billion investment to double its power generation capacity by 2030 or face a production crisis. File Photo by Nathalia Aguliar/EPA July 23 (UPI) -- Paraguay must double its power generation capacity by 2030...
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
Olive Oil Times
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July 25, 2025
Summary Spain’s economy minister warns that the country’s olive oil sector faces significant exposure to U.S. tariffs, with exports exceeding €1 billion and potential impact on up to €22.7 billion worth of trade. European diplomats...
HIVE Digital Achieves $250 Million Annual Revenue Run Rate as Paraguay Expansion Progresses
T-Net
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HIVE Digital Achieves $250 Million Annual Revenue Run Rate as Paraguay Expansion Progresses HIVE Digital Technologies Exceeds 12 EH/s Milestone, Achieves $250 Million Annual Run Rate Revenue as Paraguay Expansion Progresses Vancouver, BC, July 25,...
SA’s first cattle embryo shipment to Paraguay breaks export barriers
Farmer's Weekly
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July 25, 2025
South Africa has taken its first major step towards regaining its foothold in the global livestock genetics market with the successful export of 326 in vivo cattle embryos to Paraguay, South America. This marks the first such export since the 2021...
Paraguay’s Public Buildings Light Up Blue To Combat Human Trafficking
The Asunción Times
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July 22, 2025
Public buildings across Paraguay are being illuminated in blue to mark World Day Against Human Trafficking. The campaign, which runs from July 21 to 31, 2025, is led by the Ministry of Women, and aims to raise awareness and prevent further victims...
Flybondi Boosts Paraguay Connectivity With New Buenos Aires-Encarnación Route
The Asunción Times
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July 25, 2025
Argentine low-cost airline Flybondi announced the launch of four weekly flights connecting Buenos Aires with Encarnación in the south of Paraguay. The announcement was celebrated on the Flybondi account on X: “Starting flag: coming soon.” To...