Tag: Falkland War

• Saturday, May 21st 2022 - 09:10 UTC

  Falklands War, May 21: UK begins landing troops in San Carlos for the definitive recapture of the Islands

  

  On 21 May 1982, following the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, the UK began landing troops in East Falkland, the first stage in Operation Sutton to recapture the British Overseas Territory.

• Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 22:54 UTC

  “Falklands 82: Stories From The South Atlantic,” BFBS podcasts series

  

  The extraordinary and emotive stories of people who lived in the Falkland Islands and those who were there on the ground, in the air, and at sea during the 1982 deadly conflict are being told in an exclusive BFBS podcast. The audio series 'Falklands 82: Stories From The South Atlantic' marks 40 years since Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands.

• Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 20:00 UTC

  Limited editions of whisky, rum and gin to commemorate Falklands War and raise funds for SAMA82

  

  DropZone Brewery, a veteran-owned business which supports former servicepeople, has launched three limited-edition spirits to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and raise funds for charity. All profits from the launch will be donated to the South Atlantic Medal Association 82 (SAMA82), formed by veterans of the Falklands conflict.

• Monday, April 18th 2022 - 09:21 UTC

  Forty Years on, the legacy of the Falklands War continues to show

  

  In the 40th anniversary year of the Falklands War, Derek Twigg writes just how the legacy of the war continues to impact Islanders and Veterans 40 years on, and what the future holds for the Islands. 

• Sunday, April 3rd 2022 - 11:41 UTC

  Malvinas meant the end of the “military party” - Argentine VP stresses

  

  Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) and Lower House Speaker Sergio Massa presided over Congress' ceremony Saturday marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands / Malvinas war.

• Thursday, March 31st 2022 - 10:15 UTC

  UK commandos hope to raise £56,000 in memory of comrades who fought in Falklands' war

  

  British Commandos hope to raise £56,000 in memory of comrades who fought in the Falkland Islands war. They’re organizing a four-day physical challenge – and hope the public will join them for the final leg.

• Saturday, March 12th 2022 - 06:34 UTC

  In 2013, “we reaffirmed our wish to be a part of Global Britain”, Falklands Legislative Assembly chair

  

  UK's news agency Press Association has interviewed the current chair of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLA Teslyn Barkman on the 40th anniversary of the Falklands' war and the ninth, on the self-determination referendum from March 2013.

• Thursday, March 10th 2022 - 00:41 UTC

  Falklands government and community fundraising in support of Ukraine

  

  The war in Ukraine is at the forefront of our minds in the Falkland Islands community, not least as it brings back strong memories of 40 years ago, when our peaceful home was also invaded by a hostile neighbor, intent on seizing land and assuming sovereignty, without concern for the safety, security or rights of the people living here.

• Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 - 09:54 UTC

  Falklands: Argentina interested in a third phase of the Plan to identify fallen combatants in Malvinas

  

  Argentina is interested in a third phase of the Humanitarian Project Plan which has successfully helped with the identification of Argentine combatants fallen in the Falklands/Malvinas during the 1982 South Atlantic conflict, triggered by the Argentine invasion of the Islands. Argentine president Alberto Fernandez made the announcement during his annual March first speech to Congress, officially opening the legislative year.

• Friday, December 31st 2021 - 18:24 UTC

  Falkland Islands in 2022, “looking forward at 40”

  

  In 2022, the Falkland Islands will be marking the 40th anniversary of liberation with a year-long program of commemoration and celebration.