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Ana Brun, the First Paraguayan Actress to Win a Berlinale Silver Bear, Attached to Star in Catalina Torres Puentes’ ‘I Thought I Was Swimming’
Variety
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August 18, 2025
Ana Brun – the first Paraguayan actress to win a prestigious Berlinale Silver Bear, thanks to her debut performance in “The Heiresses” – is starring in Catalina Torres Puentes’ coming-of-age LGBTQ+ drama “I Thought I Was Swimming” (“Anoche creí...
Paraguayan mini-market chain admits there were flaws
MercoPress
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Thursday, August 14th 2025 - 22:14 UTC Caligaris argued, however, that closing down all branches was excessive Executives from a popular Paraguayan mini-market chain that was suspended by consumer protection and health authorities earlier this...
Asunción Celebrates 488th Foundation Anniversary With Citywide Festivities
The Asunción Times
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August 14, 2025
Asunción will host a full day of celebrations on Friday 15 August, 2025, to mark the city’s 488th foundation anniversary. The programme includes parades, cultural exhibitions, guided tours, and fairs, open to both residents and visitors. This...
Asunción Hosts Ibero-American Insurance Summit 2025
The Asunción Times
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August 14, 2025
Asunción will host the 16th Ibero-American Insurance Summit on 3 and 4 September. The summit, held at the Central Bank of Paraguay’s Institute Auditorium, will bring together over 30 leaders from various sectors including insurance, finance,...
From Paraguay To U.S. And Back: Coach Tish Simmons Proudly Returns For ASU2025
The Asunción Times
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August 17, 2025
Leticia “Tish” Simmons was born in Paraguay and lived there until the age of seven. Then, her family moved to the United States. Since, she has lived in northern Virginia, where she grew up and discovered her passion for artistic gymnastics. Tish...
Paraguayan market chain suspended for dubious reasons
MercoPress
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August 13, 2025
Wednesday, August 13th 2025 - 10:22 UTC The decision is believed to be politically motivated Paraguayan authorities shut down branches of the mini-market chain Biggie Express on a temporary basis in a measure believed to be politically motivated....
Paraguay’s AI Momentum: Youth, Energy, And A Chance To Lead
The Asunción Times
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August 5, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to shape the way countries work, grow and educate. Paraguay is in a strong position to put this technology to use in ways that are practical, ethical, and sustainable. The South American nation has two key...
Mining Without the Drama: Why EMCD Hashport Is the Smartest Way to Earn Bitcoin in 2025
Asianet Newsable
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August 13, 2025
As Bitcoin continues to establish itself as a long-term store of value — outpacing inflation, fiat devaluation, and even gold in many periods — the appeal of mining is back on the rise.Bitcoin mining has always promised freedom — earn BTC...
Cryptocurrency Mining Major HIVE Digital Technologies Reports Strong Revenue Growth
Top News
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Cryptocurrency Mining firm HIVE Digital Technologies has posted record-breaking quarterly results, reporting $45.6million in revenue driven by exceptional performance in both Bitcoin mining and high-performance AI computing. Riding the dual...
Paraguay Blockchain Summit 2025 In Asunción: Where The Future Meets
The Asunción Times
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August 12, 2025
A wave of innovation ran through the Asunción Sheraton Hotel, where a mix of tech pioneers, authorities, developers, and enthusiasts ignited Paraguay’s blockchain journey. On 11 August, 2025, experts discussed cryptoassets, regulation, and...
Paraguay eyes Chinese parts assembly plan amid US tariff war with China, Brazil
South China Morning Post
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August 12, 2025
Paraguayan lawmakers on Tuesday heard government ministers outline a proposed assembly law that would allow companies to manufacture electronic and digital goods locally using imported parts, many from China, as political debate grows over whether...
Uruguay interested in increased Paraguayan barge traffic
MercoPress
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Saturday, August 16th 2025 - 10:30 UTC There is a longstanding rivalry between Uruguayan and Argentine ports to handle Paraguayan cargo Uruguay is in talks with Asunción to improve the flow of Paraguayan barge fleet – the world's third-largest –...
Paraguay's Lower House gives nod to Mercosur-Singapore FTA
MercoPress
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Tuesday, August 12th 2025 - 09:55 UTC This agreement provides strategic access to the large Asian market, Latorre argued Paraguay's Lower House on Monday approved the Free Trade Agreement between the South American Common Market (Mercosur) and...
Paraguayan Metal Band Kuazar Ignites Europe With Guaraní Fire On Historic Tour
The Asunción Times
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August 12, 2025
Twenty-four years after forming in Ciudad del Este, Kuazar has achieved what no Paraguayan band outside folklore has accomplished: completing a proper European music tour. According to Loudwire – a leading online magazine about hard rock – Kuazar...
Latest Bitcoin & Dogecoin Cloud Mining Platforms: Safe, Trusted & Supervised Investments for High Profits (2025)
Crypto Economy
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August 15, 2025
Cloud mining has emerged as one of the most trendy methods that enable people to mine some of the most popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin without the costly hardware and technical expertise. In 2025, due to the emergence of a...
Asuncion Paves the Road Ahead
International Judo Foundation
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There is an energy across the city of Asuncion right now that is infectious, drawing excitement and anticipation out of passers by. Everyone is observing the flags and billboards and the scores of cars with their event branding; it’s clear for all...
A Journey Through History: Asunción And Its Masonic Secrets
The Asunción Times
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August 15, 2025
Paraguay’s National Secretariat of Tourism (SENATUR) offered a captivating free tour titled “Asunción and Its Secrets” in July, giving a select group the chance to explore the city’s most emblematic sites linked to Freemasonry. If you missed the...
Paraguay To Host First International Meeting Of Women Leaders In Agriculture
The Asunción Times
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August 11, 2025
Paraguay will host the first International Meeting of Women Leaders in Agriculture. This event will bring women leaders in the agricultural sector from Latin America and other regions of the world together. The meeting, will take place on 6 and 7...
Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Exams
Philippine STAR
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August 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,554 out of 3,808 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 84 out of 159 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination...
U.S. and Paraguay sign ‘Safe Third Country Agreement’
One America News Network
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August 14, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) and Foreign Minister of Paraguay Ruben Ramirez Lezcano (L) shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, DC, on August 14, 2025. (Photo by...