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Gibraltar’s UN story is ‘unfinished business’, Garcia says 

The future of Gibraltar must be “freely and democratically decided” by its people, the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, said on Monday as he opened an exhibition charting 80 years of the Rock’s relationship with the United Nations.  The Gibraltar National Archives exhibition, Gibraltar at the United Nations 1946–2026, opened at the Fine Arts...

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Campaign urges public to ‘pause before you post’ after sudden deaths

Public Health Gibraltar has launched a new campaign urging people to think carefully before posting or sharing information on social media following a sudden death in Gibraltar. The ‘Pause Before You Post, Care Before You Share’ campaign, developed by the Suicide Prevention Alliance, highlights the potential impact that online posts can have on bereaved families...

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Gibraltar Cardiac Association to mark 10th anniversary with Walk the Beat

The Gibraltar Cardiac Association will mark its 10th anniversary with a 10-hour Walk the Beat event at the Lathbury Sports Complex on Saturday, September 19. The event will run from noon until 10pm and is aimed at raising awareness of heart health while bringing together families, cardiac survivors and the wider community. Participants are being...

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Cancer Relief Centre appeals for book donations

The Cancer Relief Centre is appealing for donations of books in good condition as it restocks its 'Book Nooks'. The centre said donated books help support its work with people affected by cancer, with contributions made through the Book Nooks going towards its services. Books can be dropped off at the Cancer Relief Centre at...

UK/Spain News

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Gibraltar and the Campo referenced in Spanish declassified intelligence reports 

There are references to Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar in Spanish intelligence reports declassified following the row in Spain over whether Pedro Sanchez’s government was warned of the migrant surge of July 30/31 and if it could have prevented the crisis in Ceuta.  The official documents, seen by the Chronicle, specifically mention the removal...

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La Linea court reaffirms decision to close of Eastside reclamation case, prosecutor appeals

A judge in La Linea has issued a new court order confirming an earlier decision to shelve the Eastside reclamation case after rectifying a material error in an earlier ruling.  Investigating magistrate Alberto Carlos Lloreda issued the order on July 28, following an earlier decision to end the case in January.  The new ruling, seen by the...

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Second day of travel chaos as Nats boss to face Transport Secretary

By Sam Hall and Rosie Shead, Press Association The boss of the UK’s main air traffic control provider will face a grilling from the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as widespread disruption continues with hundreds of flights cancelled following a technical issue. Flight monitoring website Flightradar24 said 1,300 flights to and from UK airports were axed...

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Absurd and wrong for Israel to call Falklands occupied – Ed Miliband

By George Thompson, Press Association Political Staff Senior Israelis characterising the Falkland Islands as “occupied” Argentine territory are “absurd and wrong”, the Foreign Secretary has said. Ed Miliband said comments by Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s hardline public security minister, showed a “complete lack of understanding” and that Falkland Islanders want to be British. His comments came...