Stories for July 26th 2018

Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 19:47 UTC
Falklands chooses Latam as preferred operator for a second flight

The Chilean/Brazilian Latam airline has been chosen by the Falkland Islands Government as the preferred operator to provide a second commercial flight between the Falkland Islands and South America. The official announcement was made on Thursday, 26 July.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 15:18 UTC
Argentine exports prime cuts of beef to Japan

Argentina has shipped its first ever beef exports to Japan. Exporter Fridevi (Frigorífico de Viedma) shipped two hundred kilos of beef prime cuts on Monday, with another 10 tons scheduled for export in the coming days.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 08:47 UTC
Macri joins the BRICS summit in South Africa

Argentine president Mauricio Macri leaves for South Africa this Thursday to participate in the annual BRICS summit, where Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa come together to discuss common issues.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:54 UTC
Dissatisfaction with Argentine government reaches 76%; Macri's support down to 31%

An overwhelming majority of Argentines, 76%, are concerned with the financial turbulence and deeply dissatisfied with the poor performance of the economy according to a monthly survey from the University of San Andrés, its lowest point since the peak reached in October 2017 following the victory of president Mauricio Macri's coalition in the midterm elections.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:49 UTC
Ireland warns UK “cannot afford” to leave the EU without a deal; suggests extending deadline

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has warned that the UK “cannot afford” to leave the EU without a deal. Speaking to the Today Program Mr Coveney described talk of the UK “crashing out of the EU” as “bravado”.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:32 UTC
Politicians and industry leaders pay tribute to Fiat-Chrysler's CEO Marchionne

The former chief executive of carmaker Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, has died in hospital in Zurich aged 66. He was replaced four days ago when his health worsened following complications from surgery on his right shoulder.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:16 UTC
Argentina defense minister insists that Armed forces will not intervene in social conflicts

Defense Minister Oscar Aguad has rejected the idea that modifications to the Defense Bill will give Argentina's Armed Forces the power to intervene in social conflicts. He also underlined the military will not replace the Gendarmerie along the borders. The comments follow demands from the opposition to have Congress address the issue.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 06:02 UTC
Trump and Juncker agree to talk trade and tariffs; German industry remains cautious

A top German industry group gave a cautious welcome to solutions proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to avert a trade war, but warned that U.S. auto tariffs were not completely off the table yet.
Thursday, July 26th 2018 - 05:50 UTC
China calls on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and reject protectionism

President Xi Jinping called on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and improve global governance. Trade wars should be rejected because there will be “no winner”, and those who pursue such a course “will only end up hurting themselves,” the Chinese leader said at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday.