Stories for August 25th 2017

Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:34 UTC
Falklands secondary education students achieve excellent results

The Falkland Islands have reported another education success. A 62% of Falkland Islands Community School GCSE students have gained five or more GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) at Grade C or above.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:24 UTC
“Continued free flow of personal data”, another challenge for Brexit

The UK will seek “new arrangements” with the EU in order to allow for the continued free flow of personal data, according to a government paper. Many UK businesses and law enforcement agencies rely on EU data.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:17 UTC
Strong message to trademark infringements in China: New Balance wins case against local shoemakers

New Balance has won a record payout in a Chinese trademark case after three local shoemakers were found to have infringed the brand's “N” logo. A Chinese court awarded the US sportswear firm more than 10 million Yuan (US$1.5m).
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 13:13 UTC
Qantas...nonstop flights between Sydney and London in 2022

Australian airline Qantas said it wants to introduce nonstop flights between Sydney and London in 2022 and will choose between Boeing’s new 777-8X and Airbus’ A350-900 to fly this ultra-long-haul route.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:11 UTC
Montevideo port operators warn about increase costs' increase and loss of activity

Montevideo port agents and operators have publicly expressed their concern regarding some articles included in the current budget discussions which are contrary to the constitution, labor legislation and will unnecessarily increase costs and have a direct impact on the port's competitiveness.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands' war Peruvian air force Mirage on exhibition in Cordoba

One of the ten fighter bombers donated by Peru to Argentina during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict is being exhibited in the Velez Sarsfield Plaza, at the heart of Cordoba City, as part of the 105 anniversary celebrations of the Argentine Air Force.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 09:52 UTC
UK net migration falls to its lowest in three years; EU citizens leaving following Brexit

Net migration has fallen to the lowest level for three years after a surge in the number of EU nationals leaving the UK since last June's Brexit vote. Net migration - the difference between those entering and leaving the UK - fell 81,000 to 246,000 in the year to March 2017.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 09:31 UTC
Brazil opens vast Amazon nature reserve to mining

Brazil stripped a vast Amazon nature reserve of its protected status in a move that could expand mining in the region, in a decree published on Wednesday. The four million-hectare reserve is home to indigenous people but also rich in gold and manganese.