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  • Tuesday, December 24th 2024 - 18:29 UTC

    Happy New Year to all our readers!

    As 2024 draws to a close, all of us at MercoPress.com extend our warmest wishes to our subscribers and readers around the globe. May this holiday season bring joy, peace, and meaningful moments shared with loved ones.

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 22:19 UTC

    Nissan and Honda sign MOU toward merger by 2026

    ”It is necessary to make a bolder change than a collaboration in specific areas,” Mibe said

    It was more than rumors that Japanese automotive giants Nissan and Honda were eyeing a merger by 2026 which would revolutionize the industry with the appearance of what in Reuters' view would be the third-largest auto group worldwide. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding whereby discussions about integration via a joint holding company would go on during 2025, it was announced. Earlier this month, Nissan's CEO Makoto Uchida admitted that the company's situation was “severe.”

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 10:45 UTC

    Venezuela steps up Essequibo deployment amid dispute with Guyana

    Guyanese President Irfaan Ali called the construction of a bridge on Ankoko Island an “illegitimate claim”

    Venezuela's Bolivarian regime has built a bridge reaffirming its sovereignty claims over Guyana Essequiba. The provisional structure will allow the arrival of heavier machinery for the definitive bridge, it was explained. Last Thursday, a fixed bridge over the Cuyuní River on the island of Anacoco was inaugurated as part of the Venezuelan government's efforts to reaffirm its sovereignty over that disputed region. Attending the ceremony were Defense Minister Vladímir Padrino López and Transport Minister Ramón Velásquez Araguayán, among other high-ranking officials and military commanders.

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 08:57 UTC

    MMO celebrates £30 million in support provided to UK fishing and seafood industry in 2024

    Fishing boats at the entrance to the harbour at Lyme Regis Dorset England

    The Marine Management Organization (MMO) is proud to celebrate its extensive support to the UK’s fishing and seafood industry in 2024 through various administered grant schemes.

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 07:59 UTC

    UK government backs Spanish shipbuilder Navitas deal to take over Harland and Wolff

    UK Gov backs deal by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to save 350 Scottish jobs at yards in Fife and on Lewis, safeguarding cornerstone of defense and clean energy (Pic Getty Imagines

    A UK Government-backed deal will see Spanish shipbuilding subsidiary Navantia UK buy out Harland and Wolff, securing the future of all four yards in the UK, including two in Scotland. The buy-out saves the jobs of 350 skilled workers at the company’s sites in Methil, Fife, and Arnish in the Western Isles.

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 07:47 UTC

    UK confirms appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson as British ambassador in Washington

    The appointment of Lord Mandelson as next ambassador in US is considered crucial as UK seeks to continue deepening its relationship with one of its closest allies

    UK Prime Minister confirmed the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America. His Majesty the King approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. 

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 07:34 UTC

    Gibraltar Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, makes informal visit to La Linea and met Mayor Juan Franco.

    Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo with La Linea Mayor Juan Franco

    The opportunity was taken to take a walk around the center of the neighboring town, where Mr Picardo had the chance to greet several businessmen and citizens. The Mayor arranged for a lunch in a well-known bar/restaurant in the center of town, which enabled those invited to exchange views on the current situation with the Chief Minister.

  • Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 07:24 UTC

    Ongoing UK/new Mauritius government talks to finalize Chagos archipelago deal

    The Joint Statement follows after new Mauritius’ PM Dr Navin Ramgoolam, claimed the current terms “would not produce the benefits that the nation could expect”.

    The British Foreign Office has reported that “the Republic of Mauritius and the UK have held a series of productive, ongoing conversations and exchanges on finalizing a historic Treaty on the exercise of sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago.

  • 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.