Politics

Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Falklands: end of Covid-19 support schemes; small businesses and Bounce Back tourism options remain

Since April 2020 the Falkland Islands Government have had in place a number of support schemes to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19. In July 2022 FIG agreed that the schemes would close on Friday 30 September 2022 alongside all other existing support schemes. Applications will continue to be received until 4.30pm on Monday 17 October for any claims relating to Friday 30 September 2022 or earlier.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Mexico: AMLO stands by Ebrard in funeral selfie controversy

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador defended Foreign Ministry Marcelo Ebrard who came under heavy flak for taking a selfie of himself and his wife Rosalinda Bueso during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 09:20 UTC
PC Thorsen proud of representing the Royal Falklands Police at HM funeral

A member of the Royal Falkland Islands Police, together with colleagues from other Overseas Territories participated in the huge mobilization demanded by the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 19:30 UTC
Bolsonaro claims systemic corruption in Brazil is over

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that his administration had “put an end to systemic corruption in the country.” He claimed that previous corruption scandals were a thing of the past.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 19:01 UTC
Argentine President warns against undemocratic rightwing movements

Argentine President Alberto Fernández said Tuesday during a press conference in New York before his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly that the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was linked to the resurgence of fascism as much as it was “the result of hatred.”
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 18:22 UTC
Chile will have a new Constitution soon, Boric tells UN General Assembly

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Tuesday told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that his country would have a new Constitution “shortly” after the Sept. 7 attempt to get a progressive text approved through a referendum failed to get past the vote of the citizenry.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 17:58 UTC
Erdogan says Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine

According to Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian leader Vladimir “Putin is ready to end the war in Ukraine” and take a significant step in that direction shortly.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
Queen Elizabeth II buried in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II was buried in a private service Monday evening at Windsor Castle, following a week of events that marked the death of Britain’s longest-serving monarch, and which was televised to the world.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
CFK's defense argues prosecutors committed malpractice

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK)'s legal team Monday argued that “the prosecution committed malpractice” in the corruption case against the former head of state (2008-2015).
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Guterres warns world leaders planet “on fire” ahead of UN General Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Monday told world leaders that the planet was “literally on fire.” He made those remarks ahead of the 77th General Assembly (UNGA) opening Tuesday in New York, which traditionally happens with a speech from Brazil's President.