Stories for December 29th 2004

Wednesday, December 29th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

EC rolls backs Spanish hake quota cuts.

Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), Elena Espinosa said she was most satisfied with the European Commission (EC) and the European Union (EU) presidency support for Spain's claims regarding fishery quotas and total allowable catches (TAC) for 2005.

Wednesday, December 29th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Breaking News.

Headlines:
Chilean beef and cheese exports; Magallanes Expo next January; Mega hotel in Puerto Natales.

Wednesday, December 29th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Three expeditions reach the South Pole

Three different expeditions have successfully reached the South Pole during the current season and others are on their way, reports La Prensa Austral from Punta Arenas.

Wednesday, December 29th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Ms. Bachelet leads presidential polls in Chile.

The Chilean presidential pre-candidate Michelle Bachelet from the ruling coalition would win by a 51% landslide in the first round of presidential elections, if they were held next Sunday, according to a public opinion poll from Fundación Chile 21.

Wednesday, December 29th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

Sumatra Tsunami arrived to the Falklands?

Did Fitzroy farm manager Alan Eagle see a ripple from the Sumatra Tsunami on Sunday evening? It seems possible that the effect of the Boxing Day Asian Earthquake may have been noticed here in a small creek at the East Falkland settlement.