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  • Sunday, December 22nd 2024 - 05:07 UTC

    Electronic Travel Authorizations for entry to UK needed as of next 8th January

    The ETA scheme will enhance the UK Government’s ability to screen travelers and prevent the travel of those who pose a threat to the UK, making the UK safer

    Residents of the Falkland Islands should be aware that from the 8th January 2025, Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) will be required for all visitors to the UK who do not currently need a Visa for short stays of up to six months, or those who do not already have UK immigration status.

  • Friday, December 20th 2024 - 21:11 UTC

    Argentine Embassy in Kyiv hit by Russian shelling

    No staffers of the diplomatic missions were harmed despite the material damage

    Argentina's Embassy was among the six diplomatic missions hit Friday when Russia bombed Kyiv. The others were those of Albania, North Macedonia, Palestine, Portugal, and Montenegro. Besides the “relatively light” material damage, all staffers of the South American legation were reported to be unharmed.

  • Friday, December 20th 2024 - 10:17 UTC

    Bank of England leaves rate unchanged at 4.75%, but inflation is increasing with a no economic growth in 2024

    Three members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted for a rate reduction, while six insisted in keeping them on hold.

    The Bank of England on Thursday left interest rates unchanged at 4.75%, despite an inflation rate that reached an eight-month high, pushed by services and wage increases. However three members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted for a rate reduction, while six insisted in keeping them on hold.

  • Friday, December 20th 2024 - 09:37 UTC

    Falklands, Christmas message from Sir Keir Starmer

    “I will always defend your right of self-determination”.

    A message from Prime Minister Keir Starmer: It’s a real privilege to wish everyone in the Falkland Islands a very happy Christmas. It has been a year of change in the UK as we’ve brought in our new Government of service with that commitment to service extending to every one of you supporting your islands and the issues you care about, cheering you on in your successes and flying your flag proudly over Whitehall on Falklands Day.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 09:48 UTC

    UK “absolutely resolutely committed to the sovereignty and self-determination of Gibraltar and the Falklands”

    Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for the Overseas Territories

    “We are absolutely resolutely committed to the sovereignty and self-determination of Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands,” said Stephen Doughty MP and Minister of State for the Overseas Territories on a question from a fellow Labour MP, Portsmouth North, Amanda Martin during the Wednesday Parliament session.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 09:31 UTC

    Falklands/UK Airbridge: increased seat allocation for FIG passengers as of next year

    From 1 January to 31 March 2025, the FIG allocation for each flight will be increased from 31 seats to 40 seats. This will include the seats for the St Helena AirLink. (Pic BFSAI)

    Following discussions between the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the UK Ministry of Defense (MOD), it has been confirmed that the FIG seat allocation for the South Atlantic Airbridge (SAA) is to increase from 1 January 2025 for a three-month review period.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 09:22 UTC

    Spanish shipbuilder expected to announce it is taking over Harland and Wolff

    Navantia, is 100% owned by Spain's government, and has been a significant recipient of funding from the European Commission as part of the European Defense Fund.

    A Spanish state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm this Thursday that it is buying Harland and Wolff, the Belfast shipyard best known for having built the Titanic. Harland and Wolff was once mentioned as a possible builder of the Falkland Islands new port terminal, the largest Islands’ capital investment.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 01:55 UTC

    The future of gaming, megatrends, and innovations in 2025

    AI is set to play a pivotal role in the future of gaming

    As we peer into 2025, the gaming landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. Technologies that seemed like science fiction only a few years ago are becoming integral parts of the experience, from immersive virtual worlds to revolutionary AI.

  • Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 00:31 UTC

    Live entertainment on 1xBet: What you need to know

    In the fast-paced world of sports betting, live betting has revolutionized the way bettors engage with their favorite events. Unlike traditional pre-match wagers, live betting allows players to place bets during the course of a game, taking advantage of real-time developments, changing odds, and in-game momentum shifts. 1xBet, one of the most renowned names in the online sportsbook industry, offers a robust live betting platform that caters to a diverse range of sports and events. From football and basketball to tennis and esports, 1xBet provides a dynamic environment where you can place wagers as the action unfolds.

  • Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 10:59 UTC

    EU/Mercosur trade deal: How detrimental for Mercosur and how beneficial for EU farmers?

    EC President Ursula von del Leyen with Mercosur leaders, Argentina’s Javier Milei; Uruguay’s Luis Lacalle Pou; Lula da Silva, Brazil and Paraguay’s Santiago Peña. 

    A few days after European Commission President Ursula von del Leyen signed a long-pending trade agreement with four South American nations, French farmers were back on the streets dumping manure. This time they parked the tractors near the tunnel in Calais that goes through the English Channel, according to a report from German political and business analyst Uwe Hessler.