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Govt invites proposals to redevelop AHQ Building and Rosia Bay

The Government of Gibraltar has invited expressions of interest from developers, investors and organisations for the redevelopment of the ex-Maritime Data Centre, known as the AHQ Building, and the restoration of Rosia Bay as a public beach, recreational and leisure area. All project costs are to be funded by the successful applicant, with the Government...

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Govt applies to demolish Waterport saltwater intake to make room for Bob Peliza Mews completion

The Government of Gibraltar has filed an application with the Town Planner for the demolition of the Waterport reverse osmosis seawater intake building to make way for the completion of the Bob Peliza Mews residential estate. A report, prepared by De La Paz Engineers Ltd for the Government of Gibraltar filed with the application, details...

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A family’s loss becomes lasting legacy through organ donation

Local man Juan Jesus Vecino, known to many as “Susi”, not only made history last Friday but changed the lives of others when his organs were donated in the first procedure of its kind on the Rock. Mr Vecino, 48, donated all his organs, his sister Maria Vecino Ramos told the Chronicle. The family, dealing...

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Mayor invites nominations for 2026 Mayor’s Awards

The Mayor, Nicholas Guerrero, has invited members of the public to submit nominations for the 2026 Mayor’s Awards, which are due to be conferred in March. The awards, now a regular part of Gibraltar’s civic calendar, recognise individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community. Originally created as a lifesaving award for members...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Costa motorway tolls rise in 2026

An increase in tolls on the AP-7 motorway in Spain will now cost light vehicle users €19.55 during peak season to drive from the Rock to Malaga Airport. The cost will be €12 off peak. The peak rate includes the months of June, July, August and September and the 17 days from the Friday before...

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Lords debate self-determination as Chagos Bill faces scrutiny 

 The issue of self-determination and whether Chagossians were entitled to a referendum on the UK’s controversial decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was debated in the House of Lords this week.  Under the agreement signed last May, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal...

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Hozgarganta river bursts its banks as Storm Francis lashes Campo

by Maria Jesus Corrales Heavy rainfall from Storm Francis in the Campo area caused the Hozgarganta river to burst its banks as it passed through Jimena, forcing the closure of the A-405 road and several bridges, while residents living by the Guadiaro in San Roque were placed on alert level one. Jimena’s city council said...

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Spain sees ‘no direct link’ between treaty and its defence relations with US

The Spanish Government sees “no direct link” between the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar and Spain’s military relationship with the US or the security of the Strait of Gibraltar. Madrid set out its position in response to a series of questions in the Spanish Congress from the Partido Popular, which had probed whether the treaty would...