Stories for October 12th 2016

Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 11:53 UTC
Brazil's Lower House approves by ample margin amendment to freeze spending

Brazil's Lower House of Congress approved on Monday a document which is the base for a Proposed Constitutional Amendment (PEC) that would freeze federal spending for the next 20 years, a legislative priority for Michel Temer's government in 2016.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 11:45 UTC
PM May to meet Rajoy in Madrid; self determination debate at UN decolonization committee

Prime Minister Theresa May will meet Spain’s caretaker Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, in Madrid on Thursday for talks on a range of issues including Brexit. The visit to Spain is part of a string of meetings in European capitals as Mrs May appeals for a fair “divorce deal” from Brussels for the UK.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 11:31 UTC
UK fishermen cheer Brexit: they could recover £ 400 million of fish and shellfish caught by EU vessels

Scottish fishermen have welcomed the publication of a report revealing the full extent of catches by foreign vessels in UK waters. Published by NAFC Marine Centre UHI in Shetland, and based on the European Commission’s most recent data, Dr Ian Napier’s report explains that more than half of the fish caught in British waters between 2012 and 2014 were taken by foreign fishing boats.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 11:17 UTC
Ireland support measures for the economy preparing for the impact of Brexit

The Irish government said on Tuesday it has introduced a number of specific measures to help firms that might be affected by the uncertainty caused by Britain's vote to leave the European Union (EU). The measures include an extension of the Special Assignee Relief Program, which gives designated individuals income tax relief for work done in the country until the end of 2020.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 11:09 UTC
Princess Kate in her first solo foreign engagement meets King Willem-Alexander

Princess Kate performed her first solo foreign engagement on Tuesday, meeting with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at his Villa Eikenhorst residence. The king is married to Queen Maxima, born in Argentina and currently in a visit to her country of birth.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 11:00 UTC
UN mission in Haiti to be extended six months in aftermath of hurricane Matthew

With Haiti facing the dual challenges of addressing the impact of Hurricane Matthew and restarting preparations for the holding of the much-anticipated elections, the United Nations envoy for the Caribbean country on Tuesday expressed support for the recommended extension of the UN mission there by six months until mid-April 2017.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 10:49 UTC
UK official praises Mercosur new trade and integration focus

Mercosur has “lost focus” because of years of political and ideological discussions instead of concentrating in trade integration, commented Nigel Baker, deputy head of the Foreign Office South America's department during a two day visit to Paraguay. The ex ambassador in the Vatican also anticipated that Brexit, UK leaving the European Union will help strengthen overall relations with Paraguay, one of Mercosur four founding members.
Wednesday, October 12th 2016 - 10:42 UTC
Queen Maxima of Netherlands in Argentina; meeting with Macri scheduled

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands began a two-day official visit Tuesday to her native Argentina in her role as the U.N. secretary-general's special advocate for inclusive finance for development, or UNSGSA, meeting with authorities.