International

Thursday, November 1st 2012 - 23:07 UTC
Cristina Fernandez criticizes US court and promises all debt bonds will be paid in dollars

President Cristina Fernández returned to stage on Thursday and assured that Argentina's dollar-denominated debt bonds are to be “paid in dollars” whilst criticizing the New York judiciary for its latest ruling against Argentina, in a speech at the Government House.
Thursday, November 1st 2012 - 06:54 UTC
Fears the African Swine Fever outbreak in parts of Russia is out of control

According to official data from Moscow veterinary services, for the first nine months of 2012, in total 500,000 pigs were slaughtered in order to stop the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Russia.
Thursday, November 1st 2012 - 06:33 UTC
Major clash anticipated over EU budget; farm subsidies at the heart of dispute

British Prime Minister David Cameron came under pressure to act tough on the European Union budget and France threatened to use its veto, signalling a divisive start to bargaining over the 1 trillion Euros long-term spending plan.
Thursday, November 1st 2012 - 06:30 UTC
Global wine production down with a tight market in the next twelve months

Global wine production will slump to the lowest in 37 years after weather damage to grapes from France to Argentina, forcing a draw down of stocks, the International Organization of Vine and Wine, OIV, said.
Thursday, November 1st 2012 - 00:10 UTC
Hedge funds quietly investing in Falklands’ oil exploration companies

Hedge funds have been quietly building up stakes in the oil explorers operating off the Falkland Islands betting that companies will ignore the threats made by Argentina to disrupt the activity, according to a Reuters’ piece published this week.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 23:34 UTC
Gibraltar willing to enter a double taxation treaty with Spain

Gibraltar said it complies with European Union and OECD regulations regarding finance centres and also indicated that it was willing to enter a double taxation treaty with Spain.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 23:01 UTC
Falklands’ proposed referendum question enters public consultation period

The Falkland Islands government has opened a public consultation on the proposed referendum question on the Falklands Political Status to be held in early 2013. The proposed question was arrived at and agreed by all members of the Legislative Assembly having received expert advice on the issue.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 22:41 UTC
Falklands’ flag flies at Parliament Square to mark a British state occasion

For the first time, the 16 flags of the British Overseas Territories including the Falkland Islands are being flown in Parliament Square, alongside the flags of the Crown Dependencies, to mark a state occasion, reports an official release from the Foreign Office.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 20:51 UTC
India/Brazil with highest government debt/GDP ratios among leading emerging economies

India and Brazil have the highest government debt ratios at almost 70% of GDP among top ten emerging market economies, according to a report by Deutsche Bank.
Wednesday, October 31st 2012 - 20:22 UTC
Iran/Argentina dialogue ‘positive’ and will continue end of November, says Timerman

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman announced at Government House in Buenos Aires that new negotiations between diplomatic representatives of Argentina and Iran over the investigation into the 1994 AMIA terrorist attack, will take place before the end of November.