Tag: United Kingdom

Monday, July 5th 2021 - 03:15 UTC
Queen Elizabeth awards the George Cross to National Health Service staff, past and present

United Kingdom's head of state, Queen Elizabeth II has awarded the National Health Service, NHS, the George Cross in recognition to its staff past and present. In a handwritten message the Queen says that the NHS staff have done their work “with courage, compassion and dedication” for 73 years.
Sunday, July 4th 2021 - 23:00 UTC
Endurance22: Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust organizes expedition to find and film Shackleton's ship sunk in Antarctica in 1915

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT) is planning an expedition – Endurance22 – to locate, survey and film the wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s iconic ship, Endurance, which sank in the Weddell Sea in November 1915.
Tuesday, June 29th 2021 - 09:23 UTC
Sea Breeze military exercises with 32 countries in the Black Sea; Russia describes them as a “provocation”

A total of 32 countries began conducting military exercises in the Black Sea Monday, despite sharp criticism from Russia. The US and Ukraine are leading the “Sea Breeze” drills. They are scheduled to last for two weeks, according to the US military.
Monday, June 28th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
OBE awarded to Argentine businessman Eurnekian for his involvement in building of 1982 war cemetery

In what was probably his last public appearance, British Ambassador to Buenos Aires Mark Kent Friday bestowed – on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II – the Medal of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on Argentine businessman Eduardo Eurnekian for his services to the relations between the two countries. cemetery
Monday, June 28th 2021 - 09:07 UTC
UK suspends one of the world's largest cryptocurrency platforms

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a note dated June 25 announcing the suspension of Binance Markets Ltd and warned customers the platform was falling under tighter scrutiny worldwide.
Friday, June 25th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
Lord Mayor of Plymouth presented with Falklands' flag during commemorations

Double commemoration in Plymouth's HMS Raleigh at a ceremony recalling the Falkland Islands' Liberation Day. For one, the Islands' flag is flying throughout British Armed Forces Week, recognition of the sailors, Royal Marines and soldiers who sailed from the city 39 years ago to liberate the South Atlantic archipelago.
Wednesday, June 23rd 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Argentina's purchase of Korean fighters falls through: UK's arms embargo

Argentine defense minister Agustín Rossi is furious with the UK for having blocked the purchase deal of several Korean manufactured training jet fighters FA-50 to re-equip the Air Force and which he had anticipated last October. “A new display of imperial arrogance”, Rossi described the incident.
Tuesday, June 22nd 2021 - 06:56 UTC
Chevening Scholarships awarded to 19 students from Argentina

Every year, a number of Chevening Scholarships are awarded to students from Argentina with outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities, allowing them full funding to undertake postgraduate studies in universities in the UK.
Friday, June 18th 2021 - 06:42 UTC
Scotland calls for UK/Australia trade deal to be ratified by Westminster and Holyrood

Scotland's First Minister has raised concerns about the impact of the UK/Australia trade deal announced this week on Scottish farmers and called for the agreement to be ratified by Westminster and Holyrood, according to the Edinburgh media.
Tuesday, June 15th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
UK will not return to normal life on 21 June as announced

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that he will not be able to keep his promise to return to life as it was before the coronavirus pandemic by 21 June and the UK will now have to wait until 19 July.