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Falklands, Argentine opposition demands information on alleged Argentina, UK, US, NATO understanding
MercoPress
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Wednesday, July 16th 2025 - 10:55 UTC Member of the Lower House, Roxana Monzon A recent article published by The Economist, and reproduced by MP, indicating a secret military dialogue between Argentina and UK, with the backing of the President...
Falklands, BFSAI conducting Exercise Cape Bayonet with 3 PARA until 25th July
MercoPress
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Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC The veterans joined the RIC over the anniversary of a highly significant time in the Parachute Regiment’s rich history. (Photo credit: Cpl Williams, RAF Photographer). The British Forces South Atlantic Islands,...
Falkland Islands prepare farewell ceremony for Governor Alison Blake
MercoPress
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Monday, July 14th 2025 - 14:45 UTC Appointed in 2020, Alison Blake was the first female Governor of the Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has announced a formal farewell for Her Excellency Alison Mary Blake CMG, who will...
Falklands, Planned emergency services exercise planned for Wednesday and Thursday around Stanley
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 15th 2025 - 06:16 UTC The exercise includes a controlled explosive power demonstration and aims to strengthen emergency services' preparedness and coordinated response to an EOD incident. (Pic BFSAI) The Falkland Islands Government...
Another medal for team Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Radio Service
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July 15, 2025
Lawn bowler Daphne Arthur-Almond has secured the Falkland Islands’ fourth medal of the Orkney International Island Games. The win over Bermuda in the women’s singles has brought the medal tally to four following yesterday’s haul of two bronzes and...
'An unimaginable loss' - Mayor of Wolverhampton makes emotional visit to family of tragic Falklands hero
Express & Star
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July 15, 2025
The Mayor, Cllr Craig Collingswood, paid a moving visit to the Tettenhall home of Rose and Alf Anslow, parents of Adrian Anslow, who tragically lost his life in the Falklands War in 1982 at the age of just 20. The Mayor was warmly welcomed by the...
FIG best wishes to the Team Falklands at Orkney Island Games
MercoPress
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Monday, July 14th 2025 - 06:51 UTC The official opening of the Islands Games at Orkney, last Saturday The Falkland Islands Government, FIG, has sent its best wishes to Team Falkland Islands participating at the Orkney Island Games 2025 with a...
Falklands, Inside the secret military dialogue between Britain and Argentina, according to The Economist
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 10:54 UTC A piece from the latest edition of The Economist, points to a possible deal that would counter China and please United States, but “it requires deft diplomacy on the Falklands”. United States top brass worries...
A year from Argos Georgia tragedy, MAIB releases interim report which cost 13 lives
MercoPress
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Saturday, July 19th 2025 - 09:15 UTC Argos Georgia seriously lists before foundering (Photo by RAF) UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch, MAIB, released this week an interim report on the investigation of the foundering of the long liner...
International team prepare for 'Mini Olympics' with camp in Ramsbury
Gazette and Herald
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Their nine-strong squad travelled 8,000 miles from their remote South Atlantic home, swapping wintry gusts for the British summer’s soaring temperatures, which hit 30 degrees centigrade during Saturday’s tournament in Ramsbury. The contrast in...
Falklands, Public Consultation on Use of TV and Radio Services
MercoPress
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:51 UTC FIG is keen to understand what content Falklands’ residents access and what technology they use to access that content. The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) would like to remind all residents that the public...
Falklands intends to implement the Beneficial Ownership Register by July 2026
MercoPress
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Sunday, July 6th 2025 - 04:50 UTC Minister Stephen Doughty with MLA Roger Spink during a recent meeting at Parliament House Stephen Doughty, Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, which includes Overseas Territories has...
Falkland Islands Government launches TV and radio consultation
FITV
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June 25, 2025
A public consultation to better understand the use of television and radio services across the Islands has been launched this week. FIG is keen to understand what content Falklands residents access and how they access. The consultation will help...
Falklands to launch, Environment Trust for carbon reduction and land recovery projects
MercoPress
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July 4, 2025
Friday, July 4th 2025 - 06:16 UTC MLA Teslyn Barkman, said: “This policy confirms our commitment to sustainable development. The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved the establishment of an Environment Trust to deliver carbon reduction,...
Falklands Legislative Assembly pays tribute to British Armed Forces for ensuring the right to self determination
MercoPress
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Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 09:44 UTC MPC, HQ of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands The Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands proudly marked on Saturday 28th June, the British Armed Forces Day 2025. “Today we pay tribute to the...
Rockhopper expects €31m from an arbitration dispute with Italian government
MercoPress
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July 8, 2025
Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 06:46 UTC Rockhopper has been locked in the wrangle since 2016 when the Italian government imposed restrictions on offshore oil and gas operations within 12 miles of its coast. AIM Oil and gas exploration company...
Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the Falkland Islands
FITV
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July 7, 2025
Veterans and current members of the military services joined members of the community at the Malvina House Hotel last weekend to celebrate Armed Forces Day. A flag had been raised earlier in the day at Victory Green before the evening reception,...
Falkland Islands fears erupt as Argentina vows to 'fully recover' British territory
Daily Express
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July 1, 2025
Argentina has reiterated its determination to "fully recover sovereignty" over the Falkland Islands, following a "unanimous" expression of support for its territorial claims by the Organisation of American States (OAS). President Javier Milei...
The 5 Most Remote Military Air Bases & Their Strategic Roles
Simple Flying
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July 6, 2025
In the farthest reaches of the planet lie some of the most remote military airbases ever built. These bases enable their operators to project military power in distant regions of the world, a key capability for military forces with a global reach....
Royal Navy shortage forces UK into 'downgrade' as Falkland hero issues deterrence warning
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
Britain is to downgrade its military posture in the Middle East next month due to a shortage of operational Royal Navy frigates, sources said last night. For the last three years, HMS Lancaster and two minehunting ships have been at the centre of...