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Facing questions and concern, Govt continues ‘obtaining all facts’ after power cut

The Gibraltar Government said on Thursday that it is “currently obtaining all of the facts” around the incident on Tuesday that left Gibraltar without power for seven hours. The seven-hour power cut was caused when a contractor carrying out exploratory work on the site of a proposed £1.8bn data centre cut through three main power...

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Launch of PATHS initiative at Ocean Views

The Ministries for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministries for Business, Health and Care, has launched the PATHS (Professional Advancement Through Holistic Skills) initiative at Ocean Views. The programme is designed to support individuals who are currently, or have previously, experienced mental health challenges by providing tools, training and confidence to...

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Tourist Board promotes Gibraltar at Seatrade Europe 2025

The Gibraltar Tourist Board (GTB) represented Gibraltar at Seatrade Europe 2025, a leading cruise industry event held in Hamburg last week. The event brought together cruise lines, ports, destinations, suppliers and stakeholders from around the world to discuss developments in the cruise sector. Marketing officers Adriana Lopez and Gabriella Garcia Sheriff attended panel discussions on...

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‘Severe’ cockroach infestation shocked professionals

A cockroach infestation in Constitution House in Glacis Estate was so severe it “surprised even the professionals”, the Ministry of Housing said on Wednesday. The ministry was alerted to the infestation in a flat in the building and immediately called in the Environment Agency to fumigate and tackle the problem. Video circulating on messenger apps...

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Action4schools provides new water well in Sierra Leone with support from local donor

The charity Action4schools has funded a new water well in the village of Gbualail, Moyamba, Sierra Leone. Water well 112 was sponsored by a Gibraltar pensioner who has travelled extensively across Africa and wished to support a lasting project to benefit children and communities without access to clean water. The well, which cost around £2,500,...

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Business groups weigh legal action as power cut contractor comes under scrutiny 

Gibraltar’s business organisations are both considering the possibility of legal action on behalf of their members after a contractor cut through three main power cables on Tuesday, plunging Gibraltar into darkness for seven hours.  The development came as the Office of Fair Trading confirmed that the contractor, SDE Ltd, did not have a business licence...

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University celebrates 10th anniversary with time capsule 

The University of Gibraltar celebrated its 10th anniversary looking back on years of growth and achievement with messages for the future planted in a time capsule to be opened in 90 years’ time.  In the courtyard of the University’s Europa Point campus, past and present staff and alumni, government ministers and dignitaries came together to...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

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...

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Sir Keir Starmer and Pedro Sanchez to boost UK/Spain trade cooperation in London meeting

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, in No.10 Downing Street today, where the two leaders are expected to sign a bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Spanish media reported on Tuesday that a key focus of the agreement will be boosting trade between the UK...