Falkland Islands

Monday, June 16th 2014 - 05:38 UTC
Support for Argentina's 'Malvinas question' in the G77 plus China summit

The G77 plus China extraordinary summit which took place in Bolivia over the weekend approved two statements in support of Argentina's position in the 'Malvinas Islands question' and a second referred to the current conflict with holdout hedge funds, a long running litigation that has reached the US Supreme Court. Argentine president Cristina Fernández attended the Santa Cruz de la Sierra event.
Saturday, June 14th 2014 - 09:13 UTC
“Malvinas son Argentinas” sparks FIFA disciplinary proceedings

FIFA can confirm that disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Argentina Football Association (AFA) relating to an incident that occurred at the friendly match between Argentina and Slovenia on 7 June in La Plata, Argentina.
Saturday, June 14th 2014 - 08:44 UTC
Falklands on Liberation Day pledges to preserve 'our homeland' despite Argentina's efforts

The Falkland Islands on Liberation Day pledged to continue developing its economy “for the benefit of our people, and for the preservation of our homeland”, despite the Argentine government's concerted efforts “to stifle our economic and political development over the last ten years”.
Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:21 UTC
Falklands Atlantic patrol honors shipmates of vessels sank during 1982 conflict

A small party from Atlantic patrol tasking (South) HMS Portland have made a pilgrimage to First Mountain as part of a week of commemorations in the Falkland Islands to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the 1982 conflict.
Wednesday, June 11th 2014 - 06:42 UTC
Cristina Fernandez opens Malvinas museum, a living commitment to end colonialism

Argentine President Cristina Fernández had strong words for the UK government, as she headed on Tuesday the inauguration of the Malvinas Museum at the ex-ESMA detention centre, where thousands were illegally held prisoners and tortured during Argentina’s 1976-1983 military dictatorship.
Wednesday, June 11th 2014 - 06:36 UTC
Argentina reiterates Falklands' sovereignty 'unalienable' rights

The government of President Cristina Fernandez reiterated Argentina’s “unalienable right” over the Malvinas Islands and urged the United Kingdom to resume negotiations over the disputed territories. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the British government refusal to continue talks as “incomprehensible and inadmissible.”
Wednesday, June 11th 2014 - 00:39 UTC
UK Praise for Falklands

Hundreds of supporters of the Falkland Islands joined Islanders and Task Force Veterans at the annual reunion in London last night.
Monday, June 9th 2014 - 21:38 UTC
“In the Shadow of Shackleton’s Cross; An Antarctic Memoir”

Author: Beverley McLeod - A charming, well-written and informative book about the author’s childhood experiences in South Georgia. Born in Stanley in 1951, Beverley McLeod lived on South Georgia between 1957 and 1961, where her father was a radio operator at King Edward Point for the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey.
Monday, June 9th 2014 - 20:19 UTC
Argentina presents book on the Malvinas Question and the international community

A book with a collection of documents and historic background under the heading of “The International Community and the Malvinas Question”, both in English and Spanish was presented on Monday by Argentine Foreign minister Hector Timerman and top officials from his office.
Monday, June 9th 2014 - 07:11 UTC
Falklands' preparations for commemoration of the great naval battle of 1914

Commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Battles of Coronel and the Falklands were brought to the table by the Falkland Islands 1914 committee. Chair of the committee MLA Phyl Rendell said the committee split into two working groups last year to organize the schedule of events and to progress the memorial wall plans.