Stories for October 27th 2005
Massive investment in Antarctic Halley Station
Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Sainsbury announced a £20million investment in the revolutionary Halley VI Research Station in British Antarctica.
World's first tallow-biodiesel plant in Brazil
The largest world factory converting bovine tallow into biodiesel will begin production next June in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, said Wednesday Dedini industries, one of the main equipment suppliers.
Spain: Fuel protest paralyzes maritime trade
Dozens of cargo ships were kept waiting outside Spain's Mediterranean ports to unload yesterday as fishermen striking over fuel subsidies blockaded ports along the coast, industry sources said.
Pucara celebrates 30th anniversary
Argentine Air Force is scheduled to celebrate today the 30th anniversary of the commissioning of the IA-58 Pucara
aircraft, a light attack aircraft that saw active service in the Falkland/Malvinas war.
The Falklands ? A popular destination for South Atlantic Tourist.
According to a survey conducted by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board half of the cruise vessel passengers who take a cruise to Southern South Atlantic countries, do so because the Falkland Islands is on the itinerary.
