Stories for October 27th 2005

Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

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.

Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

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.

Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

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.

Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

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.

Thursday, October 27th 2005 - 20:00 UTC

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.