Stories for February 25th 2004

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands Councillors reject latest proposal on air links with Argentina.

Following a confidential telephone discussion with British Foreign Office Minister Bill Rammell, Falklands Councillors have confirmed that there has been no breakthrough with respect to air links between the Islands and Argentina.

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Viarsa 1 Owners Sue Australian Government

Owners of the Viarsa 1 have alleged the boarding of their ship was unlawful in an action against the Australian Government launched in the Australian Federal Court.

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Cuban foreign minister arrives in Argentine for 5-day visit

Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque arrived in Argentina on Tuesday for a five-day official visit during which he will discuss human rights issues on the communist island with President Nestor Kirchner, among other matters.

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Judge freezes Menem's assets

A judge yesterday froze all the assets of former president Carlos Menem, who is being investigated on charges of hiding more than 600,000 dollars from tax authorities in a Swiss account, court officials said.

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

“Be brave for the challenges ahead”.

The people and the government of Argentina have to be brave to face all the challenges ahead in this crucial moment, President Nestor Kirchner said yesterday.

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Repsol YPF lifts LatAm hydrocarbons production 15% in 2003

Spanish oil company Repsol YPF's Latin American hydrocarbons production increased 15% to 1.05 million barrels of oil equivalent a day (mboe/d) compared to 911,900boe/d in 2002, the company said in its 2003 earnings statement.

Wednesday, February 25th 2004 - 21:00 UTC

The Argentine War Memorial has arrived at Mare Harbour.

The vessel BBC Japan, which left the Argentine port of Campana was docked around 4 o'clock this afternoon.