Key facts
- Iceland supermarket will open its first store in the Falkland Islands in early December.
- The store will be the first UK high street brand in the British territory.
- The shop will be located in the capital, Stanley.
- Iceland's executive chair, Richard Walker, will visit to open the store.
- Argentine President Javier Milei has increased sovereignty claims over the islands.
- Argentina will file criminal charges against Israeli energy company Navitas Petroleum and its executives for operations in the Falklands.
The UK supermarket chain Iceland is set to open its first store in the Falkland Islands in early December, marking its debut in the British territory. The new shop, located in the capital Stanley, is a partnership with local retailer Kelper Stores.
Richard Walker, Iceland's executive chair, expressed pride in the expansion, stating it was an ambition to support the Falklands as part of the "British family." He plans to visit personally for the official opening.
The expansion comes shortly after Argentine President Javier Milei intensified his nation's sovereignty claims over the islands, which Argentina refers to as the Malvinas. Milei stated that the US was re-evaluating its historic position on the matter and criticized the UK's perceived decline. Milei also pledged sanctions against oil companies operating in the territory. On Monday, Argentina confirmed it would file criminal charges against Israeli energy company Navitas Petroleum and its executives for their operations in the Falklands.
Separately, a proposed joint venture for a salmon farm by local fishing company Fortuna and Danish firm F-land ApS is facing local opposition, primarily due to environmental concerns. Salmon Free Falklands (SFF), a local group, is advocating for a referendum on the project.