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25th April 2025
A group of Conservative MPs toured Gibdock during a familiarisation visit on Friday afternoon that took them into one of the yard’s drydocks and underneath a vessel weighing over 7000 tonnes. There, sandwiched between a metal hull and a drydock whose history stretches back to the 19th century, they learnt firsthand about the strategic role...
Mon 28th Apr, 2025
28th April 2025
It’s rated one of the world’s most difficult runways to land on, the looming majestic Rock on one side, the sea on either end and thousands of people living nearby, but it is also one of the most spectacular. There is no denying that landing in Gibraltar is unique as it is stunning. And according...
28th April 2025
The 2024 issue of the Gibraltar Bird Report has been published by the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS). The annual report provides a species-by-species summary of bird observations recorded in Gibraltar and its surrounding waters during 2024. The report is edited by Dr Ernest Garcia, who has been involved in the observation and...
28th April 2025
International Workers’ Memorial Day will be observed on Tuesday, April 29 with a ceremony at the Botanical Gardens, organised jointly by Unite the Union and the Government of Gibraltar. The event will begin at 10am with speeches delivered under the global theme ‘Remember the dead – Fight for the living’. Unite workplace representatives will then...
25th April 2025
A group of Conservative MPs toured Gibdock during a familiarisation visit on Friday afternoon that took them into one of the yard’s drydocks and underneath a vessel weighing over 7000 tonnes. There, sandwiched between a metal hull and a drydock whose history stretches back to the 19th century, they learnt firsthand about the strategic role...
25th April 2025
The Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, Christian Santos, announced the Gibraltar Under Siege Endurance Race at the TCS London Marathon Show, held at the Excel Centre in London. The race will take place in Gibraltar from February 28 to March 1, 2026, and is organised by Race Director Dion Mifsud in collaboration with...
25th April 2025
The Visit Gibraltar marketing team recently participated in an immersive educational session led by Brian Gomila of Monkey Talk Gibraltar, focusing on the Barbary macaques. The experience was delivered in a respectful and non-intrusive environment, offering insights into the natural behaviour and social structure of the macaques. It also highlighted the importance of promoting sustainable...
25th April 2025
Everest International School in Tangier, which recently established links with the Ministry responsible for relations with Morocco, celebrated ‘Gibraltar Day’ last Wednesday. The event was attended by a group of pupils from Gibraltar Primary Schools, who were accompanied by local historian Tito Vallejo, SNLSA Nihal Pereira and Project Co-ordinator for the Ministry of developing relations...
25th April 2025
The Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery at the City Hall will close from Monday, May 19 to Tuesday, June 3 in preparation for its 10th anniversary celebrations. Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, is planning various events to mark the milestone, which will include a new display of works by Christian...
28th April 2025
Spain and Portugal were hit by a major power outage on Monday that paralysed transport and telecommunications systems, causing widespread disruption. Eduardo Prieto, services director and Spanish utility Red Eléctrica, described the blackout as “exceptional and totally extraordinary”. Parts of France were also reportedly affected. The cause of the blackout was not yet clear on...
25th April 2025
By David Hughes and Rod Minchin, PA The Prime Minister has warned the world is in a “new era” of global insecurity and uncertainty as he visited the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier. Sir Keir Starmer met sailors, aviators, soldiers and Royal Marines onboard HMS Prince of Wales during an overnight stay as it heads towards...
24th April 2025
Spanish police officers at the La Linea border seized more than €50,000 in undeclared cash from two Moroccan nationals attempting to leave Spain in a vehicle with a Gibraltar licence plate. The operation was carried out during routine security checks at the border crossing, Spain’s Policia Nacional said in a statement. Officers identified the vehicle...
17th April 2025
By PA Reporters A court ruling on biological sex has been hailed a victory confirming “women are women and men are men”, but some have called it “incredibly worrying for the trans community”. Campaigners said the Supreme Court’s judgment could have far-reaching consequences for sports and single-sex spaces such as changing rooms and hospital wards....
8th April 2025
By Ben Mitchell, PA The Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales is making final preparations for a diplomatic and training mission of the other side of the world. The aircraft carrier will sail from Portsmouth Naval Base on April 22 as head of a carrier strike group made up of warships and supply ships...
2nd April 2025
By Harry Taylor and Rhiannon James, PA Political Staff The Government has refused to say when it believes the deal with Mauritius for the Chagos Islands will be completed despite Downing Street saying it was being “finalised”. Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said MPs would get the chance to vote on any agreement, as he...
2nd April 2025
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent Visitors to the UK face a £6 increase in the cost of a digital permit. The Home Office said it is proposing to raise the maximum price of an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) – which currently costs £10 – to £16. Legislation to enact the change was laid before...
1st April 2025
By David Hughes, Caitlin Doherty and Anna Wise, PA British firms look set to be hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs after Downing Street acknowledged the UK was unlikely to be spared. The US president is set to unveil sweeping import taxes on goods from countries around the world on Wednesday, an event Mr Trump has...
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