Even when Argentina ignores Falkland Islanders and the Islands’ elected government and privileges the United Kingdom, “we are always integral part to the three legged discussions” pointed out former member of the Legislative Assembly Andrea Clausen in an interview with the Argentine press.
In a parliamentary response on the issue of Gibraltar waters last week, the European Commission said EU environmental designations should not be used to resolve territorial disputes, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
The recession in Britain was not as deep as previously feared between April and June, official figures have confirmed. UK output shrank by 0.6% during the quarter - the second upward revision to official figures since July - the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
The coming general election will present Britain with its biggest choice for a generation between a Labour Party offering prosperity and hope and Conservatives who have no hearts, PM Gordon Brown said in his last conference speech before the poll expected in the spring.
Spain's second-largest bank BBVA announced on Tuesday it was replacing its widely-respected CEO but confirmed that its powerful chairman Francisco Gonzalez was staying in place.
Mercopress had a chance to catch up with Nate Suppaiah, founder and managing editor of Alternative Latin Investor (ALI), a bimonthly digital publication that features information on alternative investments in the LatAm region. Some of their topics include: hedge funds, forex, private equity, real estate, renewable energy, art, wine, and philanthropy.
The president of the World Bank cautioned US authorities on Monday against assuming the dollar would maintain its role as the world's reserve currency. Robert Zoellick said other currencies such as the Euro and the Chinese Yuan could win increasing acceptance in international currency markets.
The recent second summit of South America and African leaders added to the traditional statements on the Falklands/Malvinas dispute and the US trade embargo on Cuba, similar demands referred to disputes over islands in the Indian Ocean involving Britain and France.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday prepares to form a new center-right government, after she won a second term in Sunday's general election.
The chief executive of HSBC, Michael Geoghegen, will move to Hong Kong from London as the banking group seeks to focus on Asia.