Stories for October 2022

Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 17:56 UTC
Argentina burdened by high inflation and multiple exchange rates

Argentina's economy seems to have a dark future ahead, according to reports in Buenos Aires media highlighting that inflation in the first week of October alone reached 2.8 % in the price of food.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina has ten companies in the “bad boys” list for involvement in Falklands oil activities

The Argentine Secretary of Malvinas affairs has included another oil company with interests in the Falklands hydrocarbons industry in the “list of bad boys” for allegedly operating without authorization from Argentina.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:42 UTC
Lula was right, what had to be defeated was “Bolsonarism”, but he failed

Former president Lula da Silva managed to squeeze by with a five points difference in the first round of the Brazilian presidential election when opinion polls anticipated he was seven to twelve points ahead of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro's reelection bid, and could even avoid a runoff at the end of the month.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
Argentine president picks 3 women for ministerial posts

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez chose three women to fill the recent vacancies within his cabinet.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Bolivian Ambassador in Iran summoned to account for alleged remarks

Bolivia's Foreign Ministry Monday requested the country's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran to submit a report following press reports that she might have made remarks irritating Tehran.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:29 UTC
World Bank, IMF heads foresee recession ahead

The planet must prepare itself for a full-size recession, according to forecasts announced Monday by the heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, who spoke of economic headwinds ahead.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Hurricane Julia affects over 4,900 families in Colombia

Over 4,900 families have been affected in northern Colombia due to the passage of Hurricane Julia, which has caused substantial damage, leading authorities to declare a state of public calamity in the department of La Guajira, it was reported Monday.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Royal Mint coin to commemorate BBC's centenary; first batch features an image of the Queen

A commemorative 50p coin has been unveiled by the Royal Mint to mark the BBC's centenary. The coin - priced at £11 - pays tribute to the BBC's global reach and shows a broadcast mast emerging from the Earth.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Falkland Islands Government announces new Financial Secretary

The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Prior as the Financial Secretary, who takes up her appointment from Tuesday 1 November, formally taking over responsibility from Tim Waggott on his departure later in November. Tracey first arrived in the Islands in February 2021 when she joined FIG as Head of Finance.
Tuesday, October 11th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
Falklands Mensun Bound received a lifetime achievement award in Montecarlo

Falklands marine archaeologist, Mensun Bound, received a lifetime achievement award on September 14 on behalf of the Atlantic Youth Trust. The award was presented by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, at a gala dinner in Montecarlo. 2022 marks the 40th year since Mensun began directing underwater archaeological excavations.