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Crowds gather for annual Ceremony of the Keys

Hundreds of people gathered in Grand Casemates Square to watch the annual Ceremony of the Keys. The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and the Commander British Forces Gibraltar, Commodore Tom Guy, attended the event as the Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst, performed the historic ceremony. The Ceremony of the Keys commemorates the Great Siege of...

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Hook charity auction raises £105,000

At the Victory Suite in the Rock Hotel on Thursday evening, excited hands waved as auctioneer Joey Imossi raised bids for an original equestrian artwork by Christian Hook. Mr Imossi’s gavel finally struck down on the highest bid of £105,000 placed by crypto entrepreneur Sam Buxton, with the funds donated to the Peter J Isola...

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National Celebrations competitions winners announced and charity cheques presented

Gibraltar Cultural Services, in collaboration with the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group, held an awards presentation today at the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery to recognise the winners of this year’s National Celebrations competitions. The Poster Competition invited participants to submit creative designs to promote the National Day programme of events. The winning entry was...

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Gibraltar Health Authority launches 2025 Covid vaccination campaign

The Gibraltar Health Authority will begin its 2025 Covid vaccination campaign on Monday, October 13. The vaccine will be available to the following groups: Individuals aged 50 and over Individuals with long-term health conditions, or those who care for someone with such conditions Pregnant women Healthcare and care workers Residents in long-term care facilities, including...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

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Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

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Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

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Sanchez praises Starmer for leadership on Gib deal as UK and Spain relaunch ‘old friendship’

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday for his leadership in the negotiation for the “very important” Gibraltar treaty, as the UK and Spain agreed to strengthen ties in areas ranging from trade to sustainable development, security and migration. Mr Sanchez was speaking as the two men met in No.10 Downing...