International

Monday, October 14th 2019 - 16:49 UTC
Falklands oil industry warned by the Argentine government

The recent announcements by Rockhopper PLC and Premier Oil referred to the development of the Sea Lion project in the Falkland Islands, have triggered a reaction from the Argentine foreign ministry.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Denmark sets up internal border checks with Sweden

Denmark’s Justice Minister Nick Haekkerup announced in Copenhagen that the country will set up temporary internal border checks at the border with Sweden starting next month.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab writes an open letter to UK nationals living in Spain

In less than a month, the will of the British people will be delivered and the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. This, of course, will be a time of transition. But for those living in Spain, I want to assure you that as Foreign Secretary, I am working to ensure that your rights and access to services remain as strong as ever.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:04 UTC
Polish woman and controversial Austrian novelist win the 2018 and 2019 Nobel Literature Prize

Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk won the 2018 Nobel Literature Prize, which was delayed over a sexual harassment scandal, while Austrian novelist and playwright Peter Handke took the 2019 award, the Swedish Academy said.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
Thousands march in Barcelona in support of Spanish union and against Catalan independence

Thousands of people opposed to Catalan independence marched in the region's capital on Saturday, Spain's national day, with the verdict in the trial of leading Catalan separatists expected early next week. Waving Spanish - and some Catalan - flags and carrying anti-independence banners, 10,000 people marched in the city centre, according to police.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
UK and EU resume Brexit talks, but “a lot of work remains to be done”

Britain and the European Union said on Sunday a lot more work would be needed to secure an agreement on Britain's departure from the bloc. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Cabinet a last-minute deal was still possible as the two sides pressed on with intensive talks to try to avoid a disorderly Brexit on Oct 31, the date set for Britain's departure.
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 10:05 UTC
Pompeo tells NBA to stand up to China, after a row over support for Hong Kong protestors

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday urged the NBA to stand up to China, wading into a row as Beijing pressures the basketball league after a team official expressed support for demonstrations in Hong Kong.
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Tierra del Fuego condemns 1989 Madrid Treaty and UK “unilateral actions” in the South Atlantic

“Thirty years since the Madrid Treaty: rethinking a new national strategy for Malvinas”, was the heading of the conference held in the extreme south Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego with the participation of the governor, Rosana Bertone, former foreign minister Jorge Bielsa, and the Malvinas Question related affairs Secretary, Jorge Arguello a diplomat and one of possible foreign minister names if the opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez wins the presidential election this month.
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
As Brexit countdown approaches, Galicia fishing industry concern increases

No Galician fishing vessel operating in the Falkland Islands will have access to European funds specially earmarked for those temporarily inactive, whether they fly the red ensign of the Spanish flag.
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
US/China agree to a first phase of trade deal; Trump suspends a tariff hike

United States and China agreed on Friday to the first phase of a deal to end a trade war, prompting President Donald Trump to suspend a threatened tariff hike, but officials said the agreement had to be put on paper and more work was required to get it finalized.