Politics

Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 14:06 UTC
Sister of Queen Maxima of Netherlands dies of an apparent suicide

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands is mourning the loss of her younger sister Inés Zorreguieta, who has passed away at the age of 33. Local Argentine media have reported that Inés died of an apparent suicide. She was found at her home on Wednesday night in Buenos Aires. Inés, who worked for the government, is believed to have suffered from depression and mental health issues.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
Brazilian currency falls amid rising investor worries and political turmoil

The Brazilian currency has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar in more than two years, amid rising investor worries over recent economic and political turmoil. The Real is down 14% this year, near its lowest levels since March 2016. On Wednesday in New York, the dollar bought 3.8534 Reais, versus 3.8087 Reais late Tuesday.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 08:53 UTC
With Lula out of the presidential race, far-right candidate Bolsonaro is the clear frontrunner

Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro is the clear frontrunner in Brazil’s election in October with up to 25% of voter support, followed by center-left populist Ciro Gomes with 12%, a new poll revealed on Tuesday.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 08:25 UTC
The terrorism 2004/2016 bill cost the UK 43.7bn Euros, says Rand Europe

Terrorism has hit the UK’s economy harder than any other EU country in recent years, according to a study. Analysis found the UK lost an estimated 43.7 billion Euros (£38.3 billion) in GDP terms due to terrorist activity from 2004 to 2016, according to a report published by the Press Association.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 08:15 UTC
“Feminist cabinet” in Spain, 11 of 17 women ministers including defense, economy and finance

Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has given 11 of his 17 cabinet posts to women, a higher proportion than anywhere else in Europe. A self-styled feminist, Sánchez' choice was in marked contrast to the male-dominated executives of ex-PM Mariano Rajoy, ousted last week.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 08:08 UTC
Theresa May confirms her trip to Argentina next December for the G20 summit

UK Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed on Tuesday to Argentine cabinet chief Marcos Peña that she will be attending the G20 summit scheduled for next December in Buenos Aires. Mrs. May turned up at an office where her principal private secretary Peter Hill was holding a meeting with Peña at 10 Downing Street.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 07:50 UTC
Highest rejection level to leaving the EU, records latest UK opinion poll

Disagreement with Britain’s decision to quit the European Union has reached its highest point since the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to a new UK poll. The YouGov survey found 47% of voters thought the decision to leave was wrong, against just 40% who said it was the right thing to do – the widest margin since the weekly survey began two years ago.
Thursday, June 7th 2018 - 07:32 UTC
UK fully recognizes the priorities of Gibraltar, ministers tell the Rock delegation

The UK said it continued to work with Gibraltar towards a Brexit deal that “fully recognizes the priorities of the Rock”. The Department for Exiting the European Union made the statement after the seventh meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council between the United Kingdom and Gibraltar Governments, which took place in London at the Cabinet Office on Monday morning.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 19:25 UTC
New Waste Management Strategy for the Falkland Islands

Today the Falkland Islands Government announced the adoption of a new Waste Management strategy for the Islands.
Wednesday, June 6th 2018 - 14:09 UTC
Falkland Islands Reception in London

Marking another successful year, the Annual Falkland Islands Government Reception took place on Tuesday 5th June at Middle Temple, London. Islanders in Britain, their friends and supporters, politicians, and veterans of the 1982 war of liberation met in high spirits.