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Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, referred to as 'Islas Malvinas' by Argentina, has provoked diplomatic tensions following an EU statement using this name.
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The diplomatic dispute between the UK and Argentina over the Falkland Islands escalated after the EU agreed on a statement referring to the islands as 'Islas Malvinas', the Argentine name for the territory. This move angered the UK government, which warned the EU against such language, anticipating Argentina's reaction. The controversy was further inflamed by a FIFA investigation into Argentina players displaying banners asserting the Falklands as 'Islas Malvinas' during sports events.
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EU provokes fury as it agrees statement with Argentina that calls Falkland Islands 'Islas Malvinas' - lbc.co.ukEU provokes fury as it agrees statement with Argentina that calls Falkland Islands 'Islas Malvinas' lbc.co.uk
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Argentina has claimed its rights to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). What is going on? - Свідомі
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