Falkland Islands

Friday, March 16th 2012 - 19:05 UTC
Falklands tells Argentina latest intimidation and bullying efforts are entirely counter-productive

The elected government of the Falkland Islands said on Friday it regrets the latest attempt by the Argentine government to economically undermine the Islanders way of life, which is yet another example of intimidation and bullying towards a country of 3.000 people.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:41 UTC
UK accuses Argentina of intimidating Falklands and promises help for oil companies

Britain has accused Argentina of illegally intimidating and attempting to damage the economic livelihoods of the Falkland Islands residents after the Foreign minister vowed legal action against oil companies involved in the Falklands oil industry.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:37 UTC
Argentina promises legal actions against all companies involved in Falklands’ oil industry

Argentina will take legal action at home and abroad against any companies involved directly or indirectly in hydrocarbons exploration off the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman said on Thursday.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:30 UTC
Joint declaration not expected to mention Lan flight to the Falklands, say Chilean sources

A joint declaration on the Falklands Islands dispute reaffirming Chilean support to Argentina’s claim over the Malvinas is expected to be released Friday at the end of President Cristina Fernandez visit but allegedly with no specific mention to the Lan Chile air link, according to diplomatic sources.
Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:10 UTC
Malvinas means protecting the continent’s natural resources, says Argentine leader

President Cristina Fernandez underlined the brotherhood between Argentina and Chile which she described as ‘unalterable’, particularly since both countries are now living under full democracies. She also thanked Chilean support for Argentine claim over the Malvinas and said that the sovereignty dispute has as a crucial element the need to protect the continent’s natural resources.
Thursday, March 15th 2012 - 22:30 UTC
PM Cameron says Obama promised ‘neutrality’ and ‘no prodding’ for talks on the Falklands issue

Prime Minister David Cameron revealed President Barack Obama said the US was content with the status quo in the Falkland Islands and ‘would stop prodding Britain and Argentina’ to talk to each other.
Thursday, March 15th 2012 - 22:17 UTC
Quick reply to Argentina: UK reaffirms Falklands’ right to develop hydrocarbons resources

Britain waited only a few minutes for Argentina to finish detailing a barrage of legal and administrative threats against anybody and everybody involved in the Falklands oil industry, and firmly stated its full support to the Islanders development of their hydrocarbons resources.
Thursday, March 15th 2012 - 06:20 UTC
“Self-determination is the right path for the Falkland Islands”

To affirm the Special Relationship, Barack Obama should offer his support to the islanders, writes Jim Sensenbrenner.
Tuesday, March 13th 2012 - 22:28 UTC
Dressed as rugby players, Argentine lobbyists plan third visit, next April

Despite the Falklands Legislative Assembly and many Islanders voicing their displeasure at the previous activities of an Argentine group of rugby players in the Falklands, Rugby Sin Fronteras (Rugby without Frontiers) are planning a third visit on April 13, this year.
Monday, March 12th 2012 - 22:17 UTC
Trade, political refugees and Falklands’ flights in CFK/Piñera summit agenda

Increasing common infrastructure projects such as tunnels and border crossings between Chile and Argentina will be the main motive of this week’s presidential summit between Sebastian Piñera and Cristina Fernandez.