MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for January 20th 2016
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 17:42 UTC
The “Blue Belt” of English waters is now Marine Conservation Zones
The 23 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) announced by UK Marine Environment Minister, George Eustice, bring the total to 50 marine protected areas, which now cover more than one fifth of English waters. The ‘Blue Belt’ now comprises over 20% of English waters granting vital protection for the diverse array of wildlife in the country’s seas.
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 08:06 UTC
Rousseff's impeachment chances dying out as main ally is strongly divided on the issue
President Dilma Rousseff’s opponents in the fractious Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB) are losing hope that they can impeach the leader and replace her with their man, Vice-President Michel Temer.
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 07:57 UTC
Teheran and Spain discussing an Iranian refinery in Algeciras, across from Gibraltar
The governments of Spain and Iran are discussing the possible construction of an Iranian-owned refinery in Algeciras, Spain and across from Gibraltar, after the Islamic Republic re-opens for business following the lifting of international sanctions.
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 07:32 UTC
Changes to the South Atlantic Air-bridge: Brize Norton-MPA Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands' government and the UK Ministry of Defense have announced that residents should be aware of recent changes to regulations related to travel on the South Atlantic Airbridge, Brize Norton/MPA.
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 07:14 UTC
Thousands turn out in Buenos Aires on the anniversary of special prosecutor Nisman's death
Thousands of Argentines, including the top ranks of the current ruling administration attended a demonstration in Buenos Aires city to commemorate the one-year anniversary of AMIA special prosecutor Alberto Nisman’s death.
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 06:58 UTC
New Gibraltar governor pledges to ensure sovereignty, safety and success for the Rock.
The new Governor of Gibraltar, Lt General Edward Davis, was formally sworn in on Tuesday January 19 following his arrival with his wife on the navy vessel RFA Mounts Bay.
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Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 06:23 UTC
Without dropping Falklands claim, Macri wants “a new era” in relations with UK
Argentina's new president, Mauricio Macri, says he wants to start “a new era” in relations with Britain, long strained by the two nations' dispute over the Falkland Islands, according to remarks published Tuesday.
