Falkland Islands

Wednesday, February 26th 2025 - 08:51 UTC
Falklands, Eleven Veterans complete kayak and trek expedition to honor lost friends

A team of veterans have completed an expedition to commemorate fallen comrades of the Falklands War. Former Royal Marine Tom Rendell, from Bristol, has led 11 men as they follow different actions the 3 Commando Brigade made during 1982 - from landing to freeing the capital Stanley.
Tuesday, February 25th 2025 - 10:52 UTC
Falkland Islands Express Solidarity with Ukraine on War Anniversary

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by reaffirming its support for the country’s sovereignty and democratic freedoms.
Monday, February 24th 2025 - 08:29 UTC
Falklands: two Indian Navy women officers reach Stanley after successfully navigating Cape Horn

Completing their longest and most challenging leg, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel, INSV, Tarini arrived safely in Stanley, Falkland Islands after travelling 10,400km from New Zealand.
Monday, February 24th 2025 - 08:25 UTC
Falklands: Mount Pleasant Airport runway repairs completed ahead of schedule

A £20 million project to resurface part of the airfield at Falklands Islands Mount Pleasant Complex has been completed ahead of schedule. Mount Pleasant Complex is the RAF’s airfield in the Falkland Islands and is an important overseas base for the Ministry of Defense (MOD) which is run by UK Strategic Command. It is a vital air link between the Falkland Islands and the UK
Monday, February 24th 2025 - 07:56 UTC
Falklands U15 girls and boys teams dispute Friendship Cup in Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas city, southern Chile media is giving a great display to the international juvenile football competition that started on Sunday and has one of its main attractions the Falkland Islands Youth Football teams, both girls and boys.
Monday, February 24th 2025 - 04:27 UTC
Who are the women in the Falklands who inspire you?

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Legislative Assembly wants to celebrate the Inspirational Women of the Falklands, and we need your help!
Monday, February 24th 2025 - 03:20 UTC
Falklands: Standard Chartered Bank Stanley Marathon entry registry ends Friday

This week, February 28th, is the closing date to register for the Falkland Islands, Stanley Marathon, sponsored by the Standard Chartered Bank to take place next 9 March 2025.
Monday, February 24th 2025 - 02:57 UTC
Attack on a penguin at Falklands, Volunteer Point receives international photography prize

United States Princeton University Press, PUP, is delighted to be the publisher of Bird Photographer of the Year annual collections, and to present this showcase of the winning photographs from the 2024 competition.
Saturday, February 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Appointment of Argentine Ambassador to London causes stir among 1982 war veterans

The Argentine Government's decision to promote Chargé d'Affaires Mariana Plaza to Ambassador in London has caused a stir among veterans of the 1982 South Atlantic War given the diplomat's stance in favor of dropping the country's sovereignty claims over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands.
Wednesday, February 19th 2025 - 15:12 UTC
Two female King Penguins, German born, join Birdland Park in Gloucestershire

Two female King penguins arrived last week at Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds, in Gloucestershire. The pair hatched in Wuppertal, Germany, in 2021 and 2023 and are believed to be the first female king penguins to be imported to the UK in 15 years. The Birdland Park hopes to boost its breeding program of King Penguins.