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Passion And Pride VII: How A Pig Became The Proud Symbol Of Sportivo Luqueño
Welcome to our exciting series Passion and Pride, where The Asunción Times dives into the heart of Paraguayan football, spotlighting the 12 teams of the Primera División. In each episode, we will introduce you to one club, uncovering their rich...
P. Candies in Asunción: A Play Filled With Comedy, And Fully In English
The international play P. Candies is going to be represented in Asunción. While plays in Paraguay are normally presented in Spanish or Guaraní language, this one is 100% in English. P. Candies is not the first ever play presented in English in the...
How to watch today’s Japan vs Paraguay friendly game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
Confirmed parties for the 2026 World Cup, Japan and Paraguay, will play an international friendly at Panasonic Stadium Suita on Friday. Set to host Brazil in another friendly this month, the Samurai Blue were winless during the September FIFA...
Sosa to miss Paraguay friendlies
BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Palmeiras forward Ramon Sosa has been ruled out of Paraguay's friendlies against Japan and South Korea due to a thigh problem. The 26-year-old sustained the injury in Palmeiras' 3-2 victory over Sao Paulo in...
World Skate promises festival and entertainment in its 2026 Games
GENEVA, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- World Skate has promised a festival of sport and entertainment in the 2026 World Skate Games in Paraguay's capital Asuncion. Over 12,000 athletes will compete in 12 sports, one e-sport and 23 disciplines from October 2...
Where to watch South Korea vs. Brazil: Latest team news and TV information
South Korea and Brazil clash at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Friday in a high-profile international friendly, offering a glimpse into how both nations are shaping up ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Koreans have been in solid form recently,...
‘Passion is everything’: DePaul men’s tennis welcomes Alejandro Gandini
Alejandro Gandini first picked up a tennis racket at age 6, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Armando. He fell in love with the sport soon after and joined a tennis club along with his sibling in the Dominican Republic, their home...
FITPAR 2025 Fair In Asunción Gathers Tourism Leaders For Its 20th Edition
The 20th edition of the Paraguay International Tourism Fair (FITPAR) will take place from 10 to 12 October 2025. The event will be held at the Mariscal Convention Centre in Asunción, from 10:00 to 20:00. Organised with support from the National...
Heroes Del Chaco: Paraguay’s Largest Open Neighbourhood Takes Shape
An ambitious residential development in Nueva Asunción, Paraguay’s fastest-growing urban area, is positioning itself as the country’s premier open neighbourhood. Heroes del Chaco, located just five minutes from central Asunción via the Heroes del...
Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University Breaks Ground On New High-Tech Campus
Construction has officially commenced on the new Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University (UPTP) headquarters. The completion is expected for mid-2027. This marks a milestone in cooperation between both countries to train professionals in high...
Teletón Launches 2025 Campaign For Nationwide Child Rehabilitation Support
The Teletón Paraguay foundation has officially inaugurated its 2025 campaign. Marking the beginning of the traditional solidarity marathon that will take place in Asunción on 7 and 8 November. The initiative aims to summon thousands of Paraguayans...
M&M’S® and Crocs Unveil Limited-Edition Collection: A Playful Fusion of Fashion and Fun
CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, M&M’S®, proudly part of Mars, announces the brand’s first-ever collaboration with global footwear leader Crocs. The limited-edition collection, set to be available in stores and online from October 9*,...
Tucson's TV/radio sports best bets: Wednesday, Oct. 8
TV 4:30 p.m., ESPN2 — Missouri St. at MTSU 5 p.m., CBSSN — Liberty at UTEP 1:30 p.m., GOLF — NB3 Collegiate: Match Play, final day COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 4 p.m., ACCN — NC State at Wake Forest 4 p.m., SECN — Kentucky at Texas A&M 5 p.m., BTN...
M&M'S® and Crocs Unveil Limited-Edition Collection: A Playful Fusion of Fashion and Fun
CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, M&M'S®, proudly part of Mars, announces the brand's first-ever collaboration with global footwear leader Crocs. The limited-edition collection, set to be available in stores and online from October 9*,...
FIFA Unveils 2 Mini-Pitches In Niger To Enhance Grassroots Football Dev’t
In a landmark achievement for football in Niger, the global governing body FIFA has officially launched two FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of its innovative FIFA Arenas project. This significant event took place over the weekend and marks a...
Goal and Highlights: Paraguay 0-1 Norway in U20 World Cup
EVENT ENDED A rather complex duel, with few dangerous actions throughout the 120 minutes played, and it was a fortuitous play in favor of the Norwegians that ultimately gave the visitors the victory. VAR! The match is getting quite intense. The...
Pilar Italian Fest 2025: A Southern Celebration Of Paraguay’s Rich Italian Heritage
Pilar, the capital city of the Ñeembucú Department will host the Pilar Italian Fest 2025 – Feste e Tradizioni Italiane. The event, organised on 9 October 2025, seeks to rescue and highlight the rich Italian heritage of the city 225 kilometres...
Mariachi Herencia to Bring a Bicultural Take on Mexican Music to Kutztown Oct. 26
From Kutztown University KU Presents! will kick off its Performing Artists Series with the Chicago-based Mariachi Herencia de Mexico at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Schaeffer Auditorium at Kutztown University. The band is known for its...
Family Farms And Indigenous Hosts: Engage In Paraguay’s Community Tourism
Community-based tourism is emerging in Paraguay as a powerful tool for local development, social inclusion and the conservation of cultural and natural heritage. Driven by the National Tourism Secretariat (SENATUR) and supported by international...
Sporegasm blends mushrooms with music
by Nick Escalada Environmentalism isn’t quite the first word in independent rock, but a group of Cal Poly Humboldt STEM undergrads seem to disagree. Meet Sporegasm, a band of natural sciences students who have shaken up the Humboldt scene for...