Stories for September 2022

Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Guild of Venezuelan journalists feels threatened by unlicensed teachings

In a country where some people claim freedom of expression is at risk after many radio stations were shut down, Venezuela's National College of Journalists (CNP) Thursday issued a press release warning against journalism workshops that do not lead to a qualifying degree.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Drilling in search of oil in Paraguay to continue

Despite previous comments that there was no commercial oil available in Paraguay's soil, President Energy is to drill its third well in the Chaco region, it was announced Thursday.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:04 UTC
Boric refuses to welcome Israel's new ambassador in Chile

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font refused to welcome Israeli Ambassador Gil Artzyeli at La Moneda Palace. The diplomat was supposed to deliver his credentials to the head of state, who reportedly cited the killing of a Palestinian teenager in the Middle East for his decision.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:28 UTC
Falklands: Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen on Friday

The Falklands Legislative Assembly will be holding a Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty the Queen at the Court and Assembly Chambers, Friday 16 September, 09:00 hours.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:22 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral: Gibraltar police officers assisting Metropolitan Police in London

At least six Royal Gibraltar Police officers are in London to assist Metropolitan Police manpower with policing duties in connection with events of the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:07 UTC
The September “soy dollar” convinces Argentine farmers to sell their crops

Argentine farmers have sold 15.2% of the country’s 44 million-ton 2021/22 soy crop in seven days since the government implemented a more favorable exchange rate for cash crop exports, Rosario grains exchange reported.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:02 UTC
King Charles III in Wales on Friday, completes round of visits to UK's four nations

King Charles III is expected this Friday in Wales, his first visit to the nation as monarch, and the final of the King's tour of the UK's four nations following trips to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 19:28 UTC
More broadcasters shut down in Venezuela

Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission – Conatel – has shut down closed five radio stations Wednesday in the city of Cumaná, in the state of Sucre, it was reported.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 19:26 UTC
12 crewmembers of Emtrasur's 747 free to leave Argentina

Argentine Federal Judge Federico Vuillena Thursday gave their passports back to 12 crew members of the Venezuelan-Iranian freighter seized at the Ezeiza International Airport.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 19:23 UTC
Bolsonarists accused of creating “Lulaflix” to spread fake news

Brazilian incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's campaign team ahead of next month's elections has allegedly set up a website dedicated to spreading fake news about the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, who is ahead in all polls to return to the Planalto Palace, it was reported Thursday.