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6th May 2025
The senior European Commission official overseeing the Gibraltar negotiation has praised the “exemplary cooperation” shown by the UK and Spain in “very complex and difficult talks”, adding he believed a deal would be agreed. Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, was addressing the European Parliament on Monday during a debate on...
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7th May 2025
Gibraltar Red Cross will hold its annual Flag Day on May 9, joining Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world in a global day of fundraising and solidarity. This year’s event will coincide with the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Gibraltar Red Cross President, Lady Bathurst, said: “This year’s Flag...
7th May 2025
Peninsula and the University of Gibraltar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on enhancing knowledge and training in alternative marine fuels. Under the agreement, the two organisations will form a joint study group to develop educational and training material focused on the transportation, storage and supply of alternative marine fuels. The partnership will...
7th May 2025
The Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service has added its first two electric vehicles to its fleet, supporting the Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmentally friendly practices across the public sector. The two Citroen e-Berlingo fully electric vehicles will serve as part of the service’s frontline support assets. Chief Fire Officer Colin Ramirez...
7th May 2025
The Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, has visited the Primary Care Centre to thank staff following a notable improvement in the availability of GP appointments since reforms were announced in February. The introduction of a dedicated Sick Note Line and a new pre-appointment telephone reminder system has meant that GP appointments are now...
7th May 2025
The Ministry for Heritage has announced a new initiative to install interpretation panels commemorating key figures from Gibraltar’s history, aiming to provide a broader representation of the territory’s heritage. The memorials will recognise individuals from Gibraltar’s ancient history, Islamic period, Castilian era and the last 300 years of British rule, balancing the previous focus on...
7th May 2025
Plans to establish a temporary facility for St Martin’s School at the former Strength Factory site on Glacis Road have triggered a political row, with the Opposition accusing the Government of poor planning and the Government defending the move as a necessary short-term measure ahead of a long-term solution that will soon be announced. The...
6th May 2025
A Town Hall meeting on the local domiciliary care service provision laid bare public frustrations, highlighted key issues, and signalled plans for improvements during a three hour-long lively session at Ince’s Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting centred around the snap transition to Community Care Domiciliary Services Limited [CCDSL] to provide for Gibraltar’s care needs....
6th May 2025
The Ministry of Equality recently organised a visit to the Gibraltar Parliament for mentees participating in the sixth cycle of its Women’s Mentorship Programme. The Speaker of the Gibraltar Parliament, the Karen Ramagge, addressed the group, offering an overview of the Parliament building’s history and sharing details about her career. She was the first woman...
5th May 2025
By Josh Payne, PA Chief Reporter Senior royals waved to thousands of people from the Buckingham Palace balcony as a Red Arrows flypast continued the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The King and Queen, joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children...
2nd May 2025
By Caitlin Doherty, Nina Lloyd, Helen Corbett, George Lithgow and Harry Stedman, PA Reform UK has swept to victory across more than half a dozen English councils, as Nigel Farage said his party had eaten “Labour for lunch” and “wiped out” the Conservatives in parts of England. The party has taken control of seven local...
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...
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