Tag: United Kingdom

Tuesday, September 9th 2014 - 03:35 UTC
William and Kate expecting their second baby and fourth-in-line to British throne

Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their second baby, his office announced on Monday. The baby will be fourth-in-line to the British throne, after grandfather Prince Charles, father William and elder brother George, the couple's first child who was born in July last year.
Monday, September 8th 2014 - 07:07 UTC
Malvinas Argentine sovereignty policy launches book recalling first speech before UN C24

Foreign minister Hector Timerman and Malvinas affairs Secretary Daniel Filmus, made the official presentation of the book “Malvinas Argentine sovereignty; 50 years since ambassador Ruda's speech” which recalls the fiftieth anniversary of the first Argentine presentation on the question of the Malvinas Islands before the UN Decolonization Committee, or C24.
Monday, September 8th 2014 - 06:23 UTC
London offers greater fiscal autonomy as Scotland poll shows pro-independence is tied with NO vote

The British government on Sunday pledged greater fiscal autonomy for Scotland, after a poll put the pro-independence camp ahead for the first time ahead of the September 18 referendum on separation. Only Scottish residents can vote in the referendum.
Saturday, September 6th 2014 - 07:04 UTC
Is the controversial 'squid war' with Argentina reignited?

The Falkland Islands Fisheries Department has reported this year that squid fishing generated the largest annual capture since records began, representing a major boost to the Islands economy.
Wednesday, September 3rd 2014 - 06:08 UTC
Falklands' lawmaker highlights in Central America the Islands' political and economic stability

Falkland Islands elected lawmaker Dr. Barry Elsby, concluded a two day visit to Guatemala, aimed at defending the Islanders right of self-determination, and highlighting the economic opportunities in the Islands. Member of the Legislative Assembly Dr. Elsby is in the penultimate destination of his tour, a week ago and which also included Chile, Colombia, Panama and the last stop El Salvador.
Wednesday, September 3rd 2014 - 05:26 UTC
UK and Germany main beneficiaries of Spain's brain drain

Spain is among the European countries hardest hit by the so-called 'brain drain' effect with thousands of professionals including nurses and teachers taking steps to leave the country in recent years, new figures from the European Union show.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2014 - 07:19 UTC
UK announces plans to strip suspected Islamist militants of their passports

UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans to strip suspected Islamist militants of their passports temporarily, to combat the threat posed by radicalized Britons returning from Syria and Iraq.
Saturday, August 30th 2014 - 11:03 UTC
Britain raises terrorism level to 'severe' in response to possible attacks

Britain raised its terrorism threat level on Friday to “severe”, the second highest level, in response to possible attacks being planned in Syria and Iraq, Home Secretary (interior minister) Theresa May said.
Saturday, August 30th 2014 - 07:27 UTC
UK embassy in Chile hosted launching of the Oxford University Alumni Society

The British Ambassador to Chile, Fiona Clouder, hosted a reception for the launch of the Oxford University Alumni Society. The event held at the British residence in Santiago was attended by current and former Oxford students, professors as well as other professionals interested in supporting the Society.
Thursday, August 28th 2014 - 06:06 UTC
Malvinas: Chile reiterates support for Argentina's claim through dialogue

Foreign minister Heraldo Muñoz reiterated on Wednesday Chile's support for Argentina sovereign rights over the Falkland Islands, Georgia and South Sandwich Islands during a meeting with visiting Daniel Filmus, head of Argentina's desk relative to Malvinas and other South Atlantic Islands affairs.