International

Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:49 UTC
Spanish Civil Guard seizes 700 kilos of cocaine headed to Europe via Canary Islands

Europol has supported the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) in dismantling a criminal organization smuggling large quantities of cocaine from South America to the European Union via the Canary Islands. The operation also involved law enforcement authorities from Croatia, Italy and Serbia. The investigation identified a significant threat; criminal organizations' increasing ability to collaborate closely and deploy members to different locations for longer periods to enable large-scale drug trafficking. The international cooperation of law enforcement authorities across the EU was therefore crucial for intercepting the suspects and halting their criminal activities.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Falklands Government reminds nomination protocols for Medal and Honors

The Falkland Islands Government is reminding the public of the specific protocols that are in place when nominating someone for a medal or honor.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 08:37 UTC
Argentine President not attending BRICS Summit

Argentine President Alberto Fernández called off his trip to Johannesburg after learning that his country would not be -at least for now- joining the BRICS (a trade bloc made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) during the ongoing XV Summit, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 07:43 UTC
“God bless you Harold”, The Times obituary

Harold Briley's obituary by The Times, published Tuesday, August 22, 2023. - Reporter who broadcast the first news of Argentina’s invasion of the Falklands in 1982 and later campaigned for the Islanders’ rights.
Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 - 07:30 UTC
Panama Canal limits transit of vessels because of a severe drought

On both sides of the Panama Canal, fleets of ships find themselves immobilized, delayed by weeks as waterway authorities have slowed traffic to conserve water amid a severe drought. A report from the Brazilian news agency O-Globo gives a detailed picture of what is happening.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:33 UTC
BRICS summit in South Africa has to decide on the access of new members

This week Johannesburg is hosting the 15th summit of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) when a historic decision is expected, reconfiguring the group with the access of new country members.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Orkney Islands votes to categorize visiting cruise vessels and passenger numbers

The Orkney Islands Council (OIC) unveiled a strategic blueprint to navigate the bustling waters of cruise ship tourism. Foremost among its provisions is the imposition of constraints on the size of vessels permitted to grace the island's shores on any given day. The proposal (Cruise Booking and Confirmation Policy) stands at the threshold of approval by Councilors.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Celebrity Cruises cancels its 2024/25 South America program; Caribbean priority

Celebrity Cruises announced it is cancelling its 2024-2025 program in South America and relocating to the Caribbean. The 2,850 passenger Celebrity Equinox was scheduled to offer a series of cruises to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile between November 2024 and March 2025.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 07:46 UTC
Burnt out shell of an old Ferrari from the fifties sold at US$ 2 million

The burnt-out shell of an old Ferrari racing car from the late fifties has sold at auction in the US for nearly $2m (£1.5m), reports BBC. It caught fire during a race in the 1960s and was not touched for decades.
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 - 07:20 UTC
WindWings: cargo vessel travelling to Brazil fitted with giant sails

A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course toward a greener future.