News of malvinas

Argentina rejects British military manoeuvres and missile launch on Malvinas

09-04-2021 21:14 Argentina's government protests to British authorities over military manoeuvres and the launching of missiles on the Malvinas (Falklands) Islands, as well as a complaint to neighbouring state Uruguay after it allowed a British military plane to re-fuel on its turf.

THE WEEK

What we learned this week: March 27 to April 3

03-04-2021 08:55 A pick of some of the headlines that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

MALVINAS DAY

Argentina renews Malvinas sovereignty claim, 39 years after war

03-04-2021 08:50 Argentina urges international community “to generate the conditions for the United Kingdom to take up the bilateral sovereignty negotiations in the terms stipulated by the UN."

AND THAT REMINDS ME ...

East(er) and South (Atlantic)

03-04-2021 08:34 The most memorable Semana Santa of the last generation would undoubtedly be that rocked by the Campo de Mayo carapintada Army uprising of 1987 famously ending with Raúl Alfonsín’s: “Happy Easter, the house is in order”

by Michael Soltys

THE WEEK

What we learned this week: March 13 to 20

20-03-2021 08:34 A selection of some of the headlines that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argenina

by Michael Soltys

HUMANITARIAN MISSION

Argentina, UK agree new mission to identify graves of Malvinas soldiers

20-03-2021 07:55 Two countries sign agreement asking Red Cross to lead second humanitarian mission to disputed islands to identify remains of Argentine soldiers buried in Darwin Cemetery.

BRITISH DEFENCE REVIEW

UK promises ‘permanent’ Malvinas military presence, angering Argentina

19-03-2021 15:00 Foreign Ministry decries Britain’s “traditional colonialist view” over disputed islands, following publication of new UK security and defence review.

MALVINAS ISLANDS

Filmus renews Malvinas claim with eye trained on Brexit fallout

09-01-2021 09:10 Government official says sovereignty claim over disputed islands is once again “state policy” under President Alberto Fernández

BOOK REVIEW

Imperfect yet invaluable contribution to Irish-Argentine studies

19-12-2020 09:18 In recent years, there has been an unexpected revival of published works on Irish Argentina. This latest effort, by ex-BBC radio presenter and presenter Patrick Speight is a serious and different contribution.

by Juan José Delaney for the Times

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA (1960-2020)

Thank you, Diego, forever

28-11-2020 07:41 Maradona’s greatness as a player, as a representative of Argentine sport, transcends all class and political divides.

by Francisco Aldaya

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA

Maradona: A legend shaped by the Hand of God

25-11-2020 14:44 Diego Maradona scored more than 300 goals, but the two most famous came within four minutes of each other on June 22, 1986 in Mexico. One was voted Goal of the Century. The other is even more famous.

NOBEL PRIZE NOD

Veterans from Malvinas conflict shortlisted for Nobel Peace Prize

11-11-2020 15:22 Former Argentine soldier Julio Aro and retired British Army colonel Geoffrey Cardozo shortlisted for honour as a result of their tireless work identifying remains of fallen soldiers on islands.

DISPUTED ISLANDS

Malvinas now clear of mines, says UK government, 38 years from end of war

10-11-2020 10:14 Islands have been cleared of landmines, 38 years after the end of the conflict between Argentina and Britain and thanks to efforts of Zimbabwean specialists, the UK government announced on Tuesday.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Fernández reiterates Malvinas sovereignty claim in first UN appearance

22-09-2020 22:40 President expresses support for multilateralism and challenges world leaders to use the health crisis as a moment of inflection to find solutions for other scourges as well.

MALVINAS DISPUTE

Solá accuses UK of 'absolute disrespect' towards Malvinas sovereignty claim

23-06-2020 17:22 Foreign Minister Felipe Solá weighs in on Malvinas dispute, saying Argentina will continue to express its "profound annoyance" at the United Kingdom's "absolute disrespect" towards sovereignty claim.

THE LAST SEVEN DAYS

June 6 to 13: What we learned this week

13-06-2020 08:38 Key stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.

MALVINAS DISPUTE

Argentina pushes law to demarcate new continental platform, including Malvinas

12-06-2020 00:26 Government seeking to convert into law new demarcation lines extending beyond 200 miles for its continental platform, which would include the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

Coronavirus pandemic

First coronavirus case confirmed on Malvinas Islands

04-04-2020 18:20 A patient tested positive after being admitted to hospital with symptoms on March 31, according to a statement released Friday that said they were in isolation and in "stable condition."

BRITISH OFFICIAL

UK minister for Americas arrives in Argentina for bilateral meetings

03-03-2020 21:20 Wendy Morton MP discusses climate change, human rights, trade opportunities in talks with Argentine officials.

THEATRE REVIEW

Empathy and memory fuel renewal in Lola Arias’ magnificent Campo Minado

30-11-2019 09:17 Six veterans – all of whom served in the Malvinas/Falklands conflict, on opposing sides – deliver a powerful show at the Teatro San Martín.

by Sara Gierc

VATICAN CEREMONY

Argentine, British bishops exchange statuettes of Our Lady of Luján at Vatican

30-10-2019 13:23 Pope Francis appeared to wipe away tears on Wednesday, during an emotional ceremony that saw Argentina and Britain make powerful gesture of reconciliation, 37 years on from the war between the two nations.

Mines in the Malvinas

Meet the Zimbabweans who remove mines on the Malvinas

30-10-2019 07:00 Years after mines were planted on the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, Zimbabwean experts are working to safely extract the explosives and keep the local population safe.

ELECTION 2019

British ambassador congratulates Fernández on election win

28-10-2019 00:14 Britain's representative in Argentina says he's ready to "continue expanding relations" between two countries, in wake of recent reports suggesting Peronist leader may review existing agreements with London.

MALVINAS

Peronism's potential return casts shadow over Malvinas

21-10-2019 16:09 The inhabitants of the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands worry that a Peronist victory in this week’s Argentine elections will strain relations between the British territory and Argentina.

ELECTION 2019

Fernández to toughen Argentina’s stance on Malvinas, if elected

18-10-2019 07:00 Frente de Todos frontrunner plans to review all of Argentina’s bilateral agreements with the United Kingdom dating back to 1989 if elected, according to reports in local outlets.

MALVINAS CONFLICT

British Malvinas war veteran asks Macri to honour Argentine soldiers

11-10-2019 08:00 British veteran asks Macri to "address injustice," a reference to the lack of recognition for Argentine veterans who provided support for soldiers from mainland bases.

DISPUTED ISLANDS

Former Malvinas foes to swap Virgin Mary statues at Vatican

25-09-2019 16:04 Pope to preside over the exchange of two symbolically powerful statues of 'La Virgen de Luján' between Argentine and British bishops, 37 years after the conflict in the South Atlantic between the two nations.

UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Macri defends multilateralism before world leaders at UN

24-09-2019 22:41 President reiterates Malvinas sovereignty demand and calls on members of the international community to tackle ongoing crisis in Venezuela and help Argentina bring perpetrators of AMIA bombing to justice

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

The Kelper, Cristina and the cost of conflict

21-09-2019 10:01 A man caught in the middle of history. The complicated story of James Peck, the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands and the use of nationalism in local politics.

by Lucas Robinson

COMPETITION

UK Embassy opens video essay contest for students to visit Malvinas Islands

21-08-2019 17:43 Applicants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay must submit a one-minute video in English answering the question: “Why would I like to meet my neighbours from the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands?”