International

Thursday, December 19th 2024 - 09:31 UTC
Falklands/UK Airbridge: increased seat allocation for FIG passengers as of next year

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

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

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?

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.
Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 07:44 UTC
Denmark releases anti-whaling activist Paul Watson; pledges to continue battling Japan’s illegal operations

The Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson was released from a Greenland jail after a five-month detention, where he was detained on an international arrest warrant by Interpol on request from the Japanese government.
Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 07:21 UTC
New Mauritius government questions the Chagos archipelago agreement, “not enough benefits for our country”

British media is reporting that the Republic of Mauritius has submitted changes to a proposed deal over the future of the Chagos Islands, with the country's new PM arguing the original agreement did not benefit his country enough.
Wednesday, December 18th 2024 - 07:20 UTC
Falklands Sports Council Team Kit for the Orkney Games in July 2025

In preparation for the Falkland Islands' attendance at the 20th Island Games, to be held in Orkney in July 2025, the Falkland Islands National Sports Council presented the Team Kit design. Pictured are just some of the items.
Tuesday, December 17th 2024 - 21:19 UTC
EU: Venezuelan opposition leaders granted Sakharov Prize

Venezuelan opposition leaders Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado were awarded Tuesday the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament given their “efforts to restore freedom and democracy” in the South American country.
Tuesday, December 17th 2024 - 10:20 UTC
Moody's downgrades politically shaken France's credit rating

A politically shaken France has been downgraded by Moody's Investors Service from “Aa2” to “Aa3” and the country's long-term outlook went from “stable” to “negative” amid the ongoing “fragmentation” following the appointment of Prime Minister François Bayrou.