Politics

Friday, May 5th 2017 - 10:32 UTC
Goldman Sachs warns Brexit could stall London's dominant financial position

The chief executive of Goldman Sachs has warned that Brexit could see international banks reducing their footprint in Britain, and signaled the US firm has contingency plans in place to move staff out of the UK and into the EU.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:30 UTC
Falklands oil exploration: Maersk denies in Argentine court any involvement since 2011

Danish shipping company Maersk has denied involvement in any offshore exploration/exploitation activities in the Falkland Islands, since specific legislation was passed by the Argentine congress. The Argentine Chamber of Tugs accused the Danish company of violating legislation referred to oil industry operations in the disputed South Atlantic Islands.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:14 UTC
Prince Philip, 95, steps down from royal duties

The Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 96 next month, will step down from public life this fall, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday. He will continue to carry out public engagements between now and August, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 08:00 UTC
Gibraltar reacts to Spain's neo-colonial ambitions taking advantage of Brexit

Gibraltar Chief Minister has reacted to the Spanish Foreign Ministry's Brexit document planning changes to the Rock’s economic status, saying that as usual, the welfare of its own people hasn't got in the way of Spain's neo-colonial ambitions over Gibraltar.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 07:47 UTC
Falklands discusses Brexit impact on environmental funding with UKOTs

The consequences of the UK leaving the European Union on environmental funding of UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) which includes the Falklands, was the subject of a meeting in Aldernay between representatives of 11 territories last week.
Friday, May 5th 2017 - 07:23 UTC
Falklands' lawmaker underlines “visas are our business”

”Visas are a matter for the Falkland Islands Government to determine,” confirmed Member of Legislative Assembly Mike Summers this week.Reacting to a story in last Friday’s Penguin News the Argentine Foreign Minister Susana Malcorra claimed in the Argentine press it was not for the Islanders but the UK government to make decisions over visas.
Thursday, May 4th 2017 - 07:56 UTC
Press Freedom Day: In 'post truth' era, leaders must defend objective, independent media

In a “post-truth” world with “fake news” on the rise, and media accountability and credibility falling under question, free, independent and professional journalism has never been more important, the United Nations today said.
Thursday, May 4th 2017 - 07:12 UTC
Venezuela situation escalates in violence and hatred with no rational solution on sight

Street protests in Venezuela claimed at least two more fatalities on Wednesday, bringing the total number of people killed to more than 30 in several weeks of unrest. Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets as president Nicolas Maduro began the process of overhauling the country's constitution -- a move that has raised the stakes in a bitter standoff between Maduro's government and a growing opposition.
Thursday, May 4th 2017 - 06:56 UTC
French presidential candidates' debate: plenty of insults and no substance

Independent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen traded barbs and insults Wednesday night in their first and final head-to-head debate ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff.
Thursday, May 4th 2017 - 06:36 UTC
Two weeks of ”Think Brazil” in UK, a showcase of business possibilities between the two countries

May is set to be the Brazil month in the United Kingdom. During two weeks (10-19), the Brazilian Government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Embassy in London, and the British Government, through its network in Brazil of Consulates and the Embassy, will bring to London and other UK cities a program full of cultural activities, business meetings and institutional encounters.