Falkland Islands

• Wednesday, June 18th 2014 - 08:15 UTC

  Falklands gas condensate discovery shows potential for wider distribution

  

  Borders & Southern Petroleum PLC said on Tuesday that new data on the Darwin gas condensate discovery in the Falkland Islands show the potential for wider hydrocarbon distribution.

• Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:37 UTC

  Argentina pressing Francis over Falklands' dispute, says Vatican expert

  

  Vatican officials are becoming increasingly irritated with the Argentine government after its ambassador to Britain, who is a vocal critic of the UK policy regarding the Falkland Islands, requested a private audience with the Argentine born pontiff, reports a piece by Edward Pentin, published by Newsmax.com.

• Tuesday, June 17th 2014 - 06:22 UTC

  HMS Clyde marks liberation of Falklands with key role in ceremonies

  

  Sailors from HMS Clyde joined other protectors of the Falkland Islands as the British Overseas Territory marked the 32nd anniversary of its liberation. The ship’s company took part in a memorial service and parade, and hosted veterans of the 1982 conflict on Liberation Day in the Islands’ capital, Stanley.

• 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.