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New residency policy rules could ‘hamper economy’, GSD says

The GSD has said the newly introduced residency policy, which sets out an age gap and earnings threshold, will likely have an “adverse effect” against British people seeking to relocate to or invest in Gibraltar. The Government last week introduced a new residency policy age cap at 55 and a minimum earnings requirement of £37,500....

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Gibraltar Tourist Board attends 68th MedCruise General Assembly in Palermo

The Gibraltar Tourist Board recently attended the 68th MedCruise General Assembly in Palermo where the delegation directly engaged with cruise line itinerary planners and key decisionmakers in the industry. The Government said the Tourist Board promoted Gibraltar’s strengths as a high-quality Mediterranean cruise destination, while showcasing new and exciting experiences available to cruise passengers. The...

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Government hosts sector-specific treaty implementation town halls

The Gibraltar Government hosted two sector-specific town hall meetings at Ince's Hall on Monday as part of its work to help businesses prepare for implementation of the new arrangements under the UK-EU treaty relating to Gibraltar. The sessions focused on pharmaceuticals and medical products, and on special customs procedures, including bonded warehouses, bringing together affected...

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Gibraltar Music Festival is back on September

The Gibraltar Music Festival will return this September with the launch of the GMF Summer Sessions, bringing a mix of international and local artists to the Europa Sports Arena over three days. The event will take place on September 3, 4 and 5, with James Morrison, Rosario and Billy Ocean headlining the international stage on...

UK/Spain News

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Artists and citizens capture end of the border through collective project

Artists and citizens from both sides of the border are contributing to a collective contemporary art project in La Línea exploring memories, experiences and imaginings linked to Gibraltar and the frontier as discussions continue over the border’s future. The initiative, titled Arriba con ella, is being held at the Galería Manuel Alés until June 26...

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Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over

By Press Association Political Staff Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”. He said: “I have...

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Gibraltar hosts cross-border Bloomsday celebrations

Gibraltar hosted part of a programme of cross-border activities marking Bloomsday on June 16, organised jointly by Rebecca Calderon, Patrick Sacarello and La Línea City Council.  Visitors took part in “A James Joyce Journey from Gibraltar to La Línea”, which began at the Alameda Gardens before continuing with a free talk by Ulysses expert Charles...

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Border works reshape space on both sides

Works on both sides of the Gibraltar-Spain border are progressively reshaping the border area as preparations continue for the removal of existing infrastructure. On the Gibraltar side, scaffolding has been erected around the canopies that are due to be removed. Workers were on site preparing for the dismantling process, which is expected to begin in...