Falkland Islands

• Thursday, January 15th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  The Argentine yacht 'Mistico' left the Falklands in her last leg to Bs. Aires.

  Intrepid Argentine yachtsmen, Jorge Bertolino and Marcelo Gonzalez have left the Falkland Islands, in the yacht 'Mistico' and should reach Buenos Aires in 8 - 9 days time, weather permitting.

• Wednesday, January 14th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Decision to discontinue Lan Chile charters “irrational”

  Argentina's decision to demand Lan Chile to discontinue charter flights from Santiago to the Falkland Islands was described as “irrational” by Denise Landau, Executive Director of the International Association of Antarctic Tours Operators, IAATO, adding that “everyone including Argentina stands to lose business”.

• Wednesday, January 14th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Aznar insists Spanish sovereignty for Gibraltar

  Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar on Wednesday insisted that Gibraltar, ruled by Britain since 1713, should eventually be returned and become an integral part of Spain

• Tuesday, January 13th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Punta Arenas News.

  Headlines:
  Lan Chile again in the spotlight; Spanish King visits Punta Arenas and Antarctica; “Pardehlas” case close to an end.

• Monday, January 12th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Malvinas heroes who never set foot in the Islands.

  At least 17 of the 649 names that are engraved in the black marble plates of the Buenos Aires city Memorial to the Argentine servicemen killed in action in the South Atlantic conflict did not die in combat but rather in service, claim former Falklands veteran and former Commander in Chief of the Argentine Army General Martín Balza, and Marcelo Sánchez president of the Committee of Former Combatants.

• Sunday, January 11th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Gibraltar News.

  Headlines:
  Blair will not participate of Tercentenary; Gibraltar constitutional review only with “Spanish consent”; GibTele sues European Commission; Surprise visit of Madrid British Ambassador to the Rock; Trail link between Europe and Africa.

• Sunday, January 11th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  “Restructuring plans” for Royal Navy confirmed.

  The Royal Navy insisted that no decisions had been made about reductions to its fleet, amid reports that it was set to lose four major warships in the next three months.

• Sunday, January 11th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Strong increase in Magallanes tourism.

  The influx of foreign tourists to Magallanes Region experienced a strong 36% expansion during 2003 according to the Chilean International Police and Migration Office statistics.

• Friday, January 9th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Penguin News Update

  Headlines:
  Memorial moves closer; No agreement reached over charter flights; Charter companies replace Tristar; Malvina House sold; Cruise visits this week.

• Thursday, January 8th 2004 - 20:00 UTC

  Paedophilic case involves Punta Arenas church.

  The family of a minor repeatedly abused by a Catholic priest will be demanding the Bishopric of Punta Arenas alleging that religious authorities did not collaborate in disclosing the current address of the culprit who was sentenced to jail in absence, reports the local press.