International

• Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 10:35 UTC

  Satellite internet providers allowed to operate in Argentina

  

  Argentine authorities approved in a resolution published Monday in the Official Gazette that companies such as Amazon Kuiper, OneWeb, and Elon Musk's Starlink may start providing satellite internet connectivity to local users, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The service will become available in the second quarter of 2024.

• Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 10:20 UTC

  Budapest okays Sweden's NATO membership

  

  Hungary's nod Monday after more than 18 months cleared the way for Sweden to become the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), thus tipping Europe's military balance in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden’s accession to NATO is now expected to be a formality, with a ceremony later this week.

• Tuesday, February 27th 2024 - 08:34 UTC

  Bi-cultural marriages in South American countries: The Ukrainian connection

  

  In the vibrant tapestry of South American societies, bi-cultural marriages have become increasingly common, weaving together diverse traditions, languages, and perspectives. Among these, marriages between South American nationals and Ukrainian women stand out as a fascinating example of cross-cultural union, highlighting the challenges and enrichments such relationships bring to the forefront.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 21:59 UTC

  Argentina develops ejector seat cartridge tester, aims to counter British embargo

  

  Argentina's Scientific and Technical Research Institute for Defense (CITEDEF) has successfully certified its own ejector seat cartridge tester to extend the life of the Super Etendard/SEM of the Naval Aviation Command (COAN), a key development in the country's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the defense sector. Since their acquisition in 2019, these jets have been grounded due to the British veto on the supply of essential ejection seat pyrotechnics, effectively rendering them inoperable.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 11:23 UTC

  English tourist dies during flight from Falklands to Punta Arenas

  

  A British passenger flying with his wife from the Falkland Islands to Punta Arenas arrived dead at the Chilean airport. The 59-year-old English tourist and his wife were planning to catch a connecting flight to Santiago de Chile.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 11:21 UTC

  HMS Protector solidarity visit to Ukraine's Vernadsky Antarctic base

  

  On the two year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Royal Navy Ice Patrol HMS Protector visited the Vernadsky Base to express support and discuss how Ukraine and the UK are supporting peaceful scientific cooperation in Antarctica.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 11:15 UTC

  UK businesses begin to feel the squeeze of the Red Sea conflict

  

  British firms are facing higher shipping costs and delays of up to four weeks due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, according to a survey from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC). More than a third of firms admitted the situation, but the figure rose to more than half among exporters responding to the survey, which the BCC said could lead to higher prices in the UK economy overall.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 11:04 UTC

  Paraguayan President kicks off busy agenda in Spain

  

  Paraguayan President Santiago Peña landed in Barcelona Sunday for a series of engagements with Spanish authorities, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI. In the meantime, the South American leader held encounters with local businessmen and Barcelona City officials.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 10:54 UTC

  Trump tells Milei to “Make Argentina Great Again”

  

  Despite previous announcements that their schedules would not match, Argentine President Javier Milei Saturday managed to have a brief encounter with former US head of state Donald Trump on the sides of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland.

• Monday, February 26th 2024 - 10:39 UTC

  British Ambassador in Argentina takes sides ahead of football derby

  

  British Ambassador to Buenos Aires Kirsty Hayes took sides ahead of Sunday's edition the most important football derby in Argentina. In fact, she took both sides between River Plate and Boca Juniors in a video she posted on X, quoting UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron that it was possible to agree to disagree on the condition that it was done politely