Tag: London

Wednesday, December 22nd 2021 - 08:24 UTC
UK the second top market for Argentine wines

Argentina's Grape and Wine Growing Institute, INV, reported that in November the sale overseas of fractioned wine climbed 21% over a year ago, reaching 200.336 hectoliters, representing 75,3 million dollars. The United States is the main client followed closely by the United Kingdom.
Friday, November 5th 2021 - 07:00 UTC
London Poppy Day with Royal Navy sailors involved in a record fundraising

London Poppy Day saw more than 200 Royal Navy sailors in the streets in a fundraising effort to help the Royal British Legion and raise awareness of the sacrifices made by Service personnel past and present. After last year’s fundraising effort was scaled back due to the pandemic. 2021 is looking to set a record: the biggest cash street collection of its kind in Europe.
Wednesday, October 27th 2021 - 09:22 UTC
Ice Worlds Festival of Polar Science at Greenwich, London

On the eve of the UN COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, the British Antarctic Survey is partnering with Royal Museums Greenwich a festival that is guaranteed to enthrall and inspire. Discover why Antarctica and the Arctic matter to all of us, experience a live virtual tour of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, enjoy a great day out for all the family. In London or online enjoy a dazzling showcase of polar environmental science, engineering and technology.
Friday, September 10th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Chilean president Piñera is in London and will be meeting PM Boris Johnson

Chilean president Sebastian Piñera is in London, the last leg of his European tour that took him to France, Spain, Italy, the Vatican and now the United Kingdom where he is scheduled to have an interview with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Thursday, May 6th 2021 - 08:36 UTC
London has a new, logical post-Brexit foreign ambassador

The British government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally agreed to grant the representative of the European Union the diplomatic status held by all foreign ambassadors, which seemed natural after Brexit, but not for those who claimed the EU is not a nation-state.
Friday, April 2nd 2021 - 18:17 UTC
Criminal complaint filed in London regarding sale of Argentine ID document

LONDON, UK – A criminal complaint was filed this week with the Metropolitan Police in London regarding the sale of Argentine veteran of the 1982 conflict, Edgardo Esteban’s identity document. The complaint refers to the sale of his ID document by a London auction house and then trading website which according to the complaint is illegal as it was stolen property.
Tuesday, March 30th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Significant post-Brexit Chile tour by Lord Mayor of London revealed

The British government Tuesday revealed that William Russell, the Lord Mayor of The City of London, paid a virtual visit to Chile on 9 and 10 March to strengthen trade links with the South American country.
Monday, November 9th 2020 - 07:08 UTC
Queen leads UK on Remembrance Day on a scaled down service at the Cenotaph due to the pandemic

Queen Elizabeth led the United Kingdom in marking Remembrance Sunday, as people around the UK privately paid their respects at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. She was joined by family members and the PM at the scaled-back service at the Cenotaph in London's Whitehall.
Friday, September 4th 2020 - 09:18 UTC
Major airlines call on US and UK to launch pax testing trial for London/New York flights

Major airlines want the US and British governments to launch a passenger testing trial for the coronavirus for flights between London and New York to pave the way for a resumption of more international travel.
Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 07:31 UTC
London Tower Bridge suffered “technical issues” and was unable to close

London's iconic Tower Bridge suffered “technical issues” on Saturday when it was raised to let a ship through - and was unable to close. Traffic around the area became deadlocked after the bridge was closed to vehicles for several hours during the afternoon and evening.