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Court allows disclosure of Op Delhi expert witness report

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted permission for the three former defendants in the Operation Delhi case to disclose expert evidence which they say undermines claims levelled against them, and represents “a first opportunity to set the record straight”. Ben Cooper, KC, said his clients – John Perez, Thomas Cornelio and Caine Sanchez – had...

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Red Cross worldwide flag day

Gibraltar Red Cross is holding its annual Flag Day, on Wednesday May 8, to raise funds for those in the local community in need of mobility equipment and assistance, together with undertaking other charitable initiatives in Gibraltar. This day in May is the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Flag Day, where monies are raised...

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Darkness Into Light Gibraltar gathers momentum

Dozens of people have signed up to take part in this year’s Darkness Into Light Gibraltar. The five-mile Darkness Into Light walk, which is in conjunction with GibSams, will take place on Saturday, May 11, and organisers are suggesting that people arrive at Casemates around 4.30am for the warmup at 4.45am. “This also allows everyone...

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New airside equipment for Gibraltar International Airport

The Government recently procured new airside equipment to replace some of the units that have reached their end of life. The new Aviramps consist of a series of ramps with low gradients that can be adjusted to any aircraft height, and provide obstacle-free access. They have no steps and are designed to provide a very...

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Spain’s Pedro Sanchez stays as Prime Minister with call for ‘dignity and respect’ in politics

Pedro Sanchez on Monday said he would remain as Prime Minister of Spain, calling on society to reflect and reject what he termed the “politics of shame”. Mr Sanchez was speaking during a live broadcast to the country after announcing last Wednesday in a letter on X that he was considering resigning. The letter came...

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Pedro Sanchez considers quitting and asks: ‘Is it all worth it?’

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that he was considering quitting, as he asked: “Is it all worth it?” Mr Sanchez made the shock announcement in a letter posted on X in which he announced he was suspending public duties while he reflected on his future in frontline politics. Carta a la ciudadanía....

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Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

By David Hughes, PA Political Editor Rishi Sunak said “nothing will stand in our way” of getting flights to Rwanda off the ground, as the Government braced itself for legal challenges to the scheme to send asylum seekers to the east African country. The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration Bill) cleared Parliament shortly after...

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King marks Nato’s 75th anniversary with letter of thanks

By Samuel Montgomery, PA The King has sent a “personal message of gratitude and congratulations” to Nato, as the defensive alliance marked its 75th anniversary. Charles lauded the treaty organisation as “an antidote to years of war in Europe” and “the cornerstone of our security and the values we hold dear”, in a letter to secretary general...