Stories for 2023

Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 - 08:05 UTC
At least 20 killed in student dormitory fire in Guyana

At least 20 people were killed and several more were injured in a fire that started around midnight Sunday in a student dormitory at a secondary school in Mahdia, southwest of the city of Georgetown, it was reported.
Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 - 07:23 UTC
Sinn Fein which calls for a united Ireland, becomes largest party in Northern Ireland

The Irish nationalist party, Sinn Fein, has become the largest party in Northern Ireland in Sunday's local election results. But rather than break a political deadlock in the North, Sinn Fein’s striking gains may harden the sectarian divide that has long complicated its fragile government.
Tuesday, May 23rd 2023 - 02:20 UTC
James Cleverly, British Foreign Secretary: UK Stands as Latin America's Oldest Friend

James Cleverly, United Kingdom's Foreign Minister, delivered a significant speech today in Santiago de Chile, outlining the United Kingdom's vision for its future relations with Latin America. Against the backdrop of the bicentennial celebration of the UK-Latin America relationship, Cleverly expressed his pride in the UK's historical support for the region's struggle for independence two centuries ago, positioning the UK as “the oldest friend of the region.”
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Chilean large port reflects the slower performance of the country's economy

San Antonio, the largest port complex in Chile, had its fourth consecutive month with negative figures, as cargo handling experienced a 13.7% decline in April. Throughout the first quarter, it saw a 14.5% decrease.
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:47 UTC
Falklands remembers the anniversary of Landing Day in San Carlos

On 21 May 1982, British troops from the Task Force landed in San Carlos waters to begin the last chapter of the complete recovery and Liberation of the Falkland Islands.
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Uruguayans hold successful March of Silence

Thousands of Uruguayans marched through the streets of Montevideo on Saturday evening marking the 28th March of Silence to remember the missing persons victims of the last military dictatorship (1973-1984). With signs reading “Where are they?” and “Never again State Terrorism” the demonstrators insisted on their demands for Justice. Around noon Saturday, a tribute was also held at the memorial of the disappeared detainees in the Cerro neighborhood.
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:42 UTC
Falkland Islands foreign travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced its Falkland Islands foreign travel advice (22 May), with updated information on the South Atlantic Airbridge.
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:34 UTC
British Foreign Secretary establishes policy towards Latin America in Chile

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will use a keynote speech in the Chilean capital Santiago on Monday 22 May to set out the UK’s future relationship with Latin America.
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:29 UTC
Finland connects nuclear plant to power grid; EU classifies nuclear as 'sustainable energy'

Finland's long-delayed Olkiluoto-3 nuclear reactor connected to the power grid for the first time this month, the plant's operator said, 12 years after its planned launch. Located on Finland's west coast, Olkiluoto-3 is the country's first new nuclear plant in over four decades and Europe's first in almost 15 years.
Monday, May 22nd 2023 - 10:23 UTC
IMF: Uruguay excels, predicts 2% growth, 7% inflation, 8.1% unemployment in 2023

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Uruguay on May 15, 2023, with prospects for this year anticipating 2% growth, declining inflation in the range of 7%, unemployment of 8,1% and a GDP of 81 bullion US dollars.