Stories for September 2016

Saturday, September 10th 2016 - 11:47 UTC
Falklands' response to Malcorra's statements of air links to Argentina and the oil industry

The Falkland Islands Government has acknowledged it is aware of media coverage of Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra referred to proposals of possible air links between the Islands and Argentina as well as talks on other areas of interest such as the fishing and hydrocarbons industries.
Friday, September 9th 2016 - 20:10 UTC
Brazilian police want to question IOC president Bach on sale of Olympics tickets

Brazilian police say they want to speak to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach about an alleged scheme to resell tickets during last month's Rio Olympics. The police pointed out that Mr. Bach is being treated as a witness, not a suspect.
Friday, September 9th 2016 - 11:12 UTC
Dragui leaves monetary policy unchanged; calls on Euro zone countries to unleash fiscal stimulus

The European Central Bank made no changes to its current monetary policy on Thursday, leaving interest rates unaltered and taking no decision on whether to further stimulate the Euro-zone economy. The ECB’s governing council left the main refinancing rate at zero percent and the deposit rate at -0.4%, as expected.
Friday, September 9th 2016 - 10:09 UTC
Mercosur insists in trade negotiations with EU despite Brazil and Venezuela situations

Negotiations for a trade and cooperation agreement between Mercosur and the European Union must continue and should not be overshadowed by political issues such as the impeachment process in Brazil, pointed out Paraguay's foreign minister Eladio Loizaga, following a motion by 15 Green Euro and United Left parliamentarians in Strasbourg to cancel discussions because of the “corruption contaminated” removal of Dilma Rousseff.
Friday, September 9th 2016 - 10:04 UTC
A suggestion on how to address Brexit has arrived from Switzerland

A former Swiss president has said the UK should work with her country to find a way to balance freedom of movement with single market access. Micheline Calmy-Rey said the two countries shared a common purpose out - or planning to be out - of the European Union. But both still want a good trade relationship with the union.
Friday, September 9th 2016 - 06:07 UTC
Argentina promises 'respectful' cooperation over Falkland Islands

The Guardian's diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour caught up with Argentine foreign minister Susana Malcorra in London and interviewed her on UK-Argentina relations and the Falklands/Malvinas dispute. Ms Malcorra said Argentina wants to end the era of confrontation over the South Atlantic islands.
Thursday, September 8th 2016 - 03:35 UTC
Nicola's message to Theresa: Scotland's referendum on independence back on the table

The Scottish government will start preparing the legislation required for a new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom in case it is needed, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish parliament on Tuesday. Last week Sturgeon said her party would start a survey to test support for secession, questioning at least two million Scots just as Britain negotiates its exit from the European Union.
Thursday, September 8th 2016 - 03:30 UTC
Boos and applause for president Temer at the annual military parade in Brasilia

Brazil's new president, Michel Temer, was booed at an annual military parade in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday, his first public outing since taking power last week. “Out with Temer!” shouted protesters at the heavily policed ceremony. Supporters of Temer applauded the new leader.
Thursday, September 8th 2016 - 02:45 UTC
Morales demands FIFA sanctions Chile for offensive chanting against Bolivia during Russia 2018 qualifier

President Evo Morales has called on the soccer authorities of Bolivia, the South American football confederation, Conmebol, and FIFA to sanction Chile for the offensive chanting towards Bolivians during the Russia 2018 Cup qualifier match played on Tuesday night in Santiago's Monumental Stadium.
Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 19:14 UTC
FIFA prunes salaries and perks of top officials: US$ 1.53 for Infantino

Gianni Infantino has accepted a salary of US$1.53 million a year, with FIFA No.2 Fatma Samoura set to receive US$1.3 million. Under the contract, Infantino also gets a car and lodgings paid during his term of office and “contribution for expenses in accordance with FIFA’s expenses regulations ($2,000 per month)”.Samoura has the same benefits but lodgings are not included.