Politics

Saturday, August 26th 2017 - 08:04 UTC
30.000 EU nationals apply to become British citizens since Brexit vote

Nearly 30,000 EU nationals applied to become British citizens in the 12 months after last summer's Brexit vote - almost double the number of the previous year. Home Office statistics show 28,502 such applications between July 2016 and June 2017, up 80% from 15,871 in 2015-16. The total number of applications, from all nationalities, fell by 8%.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:34 UTC
Falklands secondary education students achieve excellent results

The Falkland Islands have reported another education success. A 62% of Falkland Islands Community School GCSE students have gained five or more GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) at Grade C or above.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 14:24 UTC
“Continued free flow of personal data”, another challenge for Brexit

The UK will seek “new arrangements” with the EU in order to allow for the continued free flow of personal data, according to a government paper. Many UK businesses and law enforcement agencies rely on EU data.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:11 UTC
Montevideo port operators warn about increase costs' increase and loss of activity

Montevideo port agents and operators have publicly expressed their concern regarding some articles included in the current budget discussions which are contrary to the constitution, labor legislation and will unnecessarily increase costs and have a direct impact on the port's competitiveness.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands' war Peruvian air force Mirage on exhibition in Cordoba

One of the ten fighter bombers donated by Peru to Argentina during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict is being exhibited in the Velez Sarsfield Plaza, at the heart of Cordoba City, as part of the 105 anniversary celebrations of the Argentine Air Force.
Friday, August 25th 2017 - 09:52 UTC
UK net migration falls to its lowest in three years; EU citizens leaving following Brexit

Net migration has fallen to the lowest level for three years after a surge in the number of EU nationals leaving the UK since last June's Brexit vote. Net migration - the difference between those entering and leaving the UK - fell 81,000 to 246,000 in the year to March 2017.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 11:41 UTC
Populist strategist and Breitbart news criticize Trump's Afghanistan policy

Minutes after President Donald Trump concluded his Afghanistan policy speech Monday night, the conservative site Breitbart news took an aggressive, critical approach to the address and Trump’s new policy. A banner headline blasted the president’s decision to extend the U.S. military commitment in Afghanistan as a “flip-flop” that “reverses course.”
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 10:07 UTC
Venezuela ousted chief prosecutor says she has evidence of Maduro and allies corruption

Venezuela's recently ousted chief prosecutor accused President Nicolas Maduro and several allies on Wednesday of participating in acts of corruption, saying she would turn over proof that would help other countries prosecute. Venezuela's government quickly fired back, accusing Luisa Ortega Diaz of “grave moral and ethical infractions.”
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Ex president Lula admits he might have to step down as candidate in 2018

Former Brazilian president Lula da Silva told Reuters on Wednesday that his recent conviction for corruption might mean that his Workers Party will have to field a candidate other than him in next year's election.
Thursday, August 24th 2017 - 08:13 UTC
Theresa May says UK would take back control of its laws, with the end of Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice in the UK will come to an end with Brexit. As the government published new details of its position, the PM said the UK would “take back control of our laws”.