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Spain will defend its interests in Gibraltar: Spanish PM
Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the government will take “all necessary measures” to defend its interests in British-held territory of Gibraltar amid a diplomatic row with London.
Rajoy’s remarks on Friday came after reports revealed that the British Royal Navy is set to send aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious and two frigates to Gibraltar...
Falkland Islanders vote in cotroversial referendum
The residents on Falkland Islands are set to vote on March 10-11, 2013
Falkland Islanders are taking part in a controversial referendum, to decide whether or not the residents want to remain under Britain’s control, as Argentina dismisses the ballot as illegal.
During two days, Sunday and Monday, the polling stations will be open for 1,672 eligible voters to cast their ballot.
The vote is a yes or...
Argentina thanks Chileans for supporting its Malvinas bid
Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez
Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez has expressed appreciation to the people of Chile for their support in her country’s bid over the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands.
During a recent visit to Chile’s capital city, Santiago, on Friday, Fernandez expressed her gratitude to the Chilean people for saying that the Malvinas Islands belong to...
Argentina plans museum dedicated to those killed in war with UK
Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner delivers a speech in front of a picture displaying the Malvinas Islands painted in the same colors as Argentina’s national flag, the government palace, Buenos Aires, February 7, 2012.
Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has announced plans to build a museum dedicated to the Malvinas War to honor the marines that were killed...