MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 28th 2025
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Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:52 UTC
Falklands’ volleyball team competing in international tournament in Punta Arenas
Another sport that is picking up in the Falkland Islands is volleyball, and last Saturday, a delegation with ladies' and men's teams left for an international three-day competition in Punta Arenas, Chile, where the Falklands flag will be flying.
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Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:49 UTC
VE Day 80th anniversary: 1.300 troops will march through London on 5 May
More than 1,300 Armed Forces personnel are set to be involved in a military procession through London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The military procession will kick off the celebrations to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.
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Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:42 UTC
Falklands’ ice hockey player displays her talent and skills at British Universities Women’s Cup winning team
During a recent sports reception at Government House, Governor Alison Blake CMG underlined how the Falkland Islands despite their small population have such a thriving sporting community with over twenty different disciplines involving adults women and men, and girls and boys.
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Monday, April 28th 2025 - 08:36 UTC
Thousands of members of the public will be able to watch the personnel along the Mall on 5 May.
The events will pay tribute to millions across the UK and the Commonwealth who served in the Second World War, telling the stories of those who fought, the evacuated children and those who stepped into the essential roles on the Home Front.
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Monday, April 28th 2025 - 08:26 UTC
Falklands, Kosovo forces will be part of UK’s Roulement infantry company
The Legislative Assembly from the Republic of Kosovo approved a bill ratifying an agreement between the United Kingdom and Kosovo on defense issues involving the Falkland Islands.
