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Arias-Vasquez chairs Business Transition Advisory Group following conclusion of Treaty negotiations

29th January 2026

The Minister for Business, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, chaired the third meeting of the Business Transition Advisory Group following the conclusion of negotiations for the EU–UK Treaty in respect of Gibraltar on Thursday. The meeting considered the position now that negotiations have concluded, with a focus on the transitional arrangements that will apply once the Treaty comes...

University of Gibraltar Maritime Academy receives MCA approval for tanker training course

29th January 2026

The University of Gibraltar Maritime Academy, in partnership with GTT Training, the training arm of Gaztransport and Technigaz, has received UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) approval to deliver the Basic Training for Oil and Chemical and Liquefied Gas Cargo Operations (BTOC LG) course. The accreditation follows a quality assurance process and will sit within...

Northern Defences walking tours set to take place

29th January 2026

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust will offer a series of walking tours of the Northern Defences in collaboration with Fortress Attractions Gibraltar. The tours will cover the complex of medieval, 18th and 19th century military defences and Second World War installations, and will be led by Carl Viagas, who is leading the project to recover the...

Youth Saturday entertainment forms part of the Youth Arts Jamboree

29th January 2026

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, will hold Youth Saturday Entertainment as part of the Youth Arts Jamboree on Saturday February 21, 2026. From 11am to 3pm, young performers will provide music, DJs and other entertainment along Main Street, with the event aimed at showcasing the creativity, energy and skill of...

Storm Kristin leaves 250 evacuated in the Campo as Algeciras port closes and damage mounts 

28th January 2026

By Maria Jesus Corrales  Storm Kristin caused widespread disruption across the Campo de Gibraltar on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds led to flooding, evacuations and the closure of the Port of Algeciras.  Around 250 residents living near the Guadarranque river in San Roque were evacuated as a precaution amid concerns over rising water...

UK pushes ahead with online gambling tax change despite concerns, including over Gib

14th January 2026

Changes to UK online gambling duty were passed unopposed in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, despite concerns about the impact they could have on Gibraltar’s economy and the risk of pushing people to unlicensed markets. The package of gambling tax changes announced in the UK Budget late last year will raise about £1 billion for...

Costa motorway tolls rise in 2026

12th January 2026

An increase in tolls on the AP-7 motorway in Spain will now cost light vehicle users €19.55 during peak season to drive from the Rock to Malaga Airport. The cost will be €12 off peak. The peak rate includes the months of June, July, August and September and the 17 days from the Friday before...

Lords debate self-determination as Chagos Bill faces scrutiny 

7th January 2026

 The issue of self-determination and whether Chagossians were entitled to a referendum on the UK’s controversial decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was debated in the House of Lords this week.  Under the agreement signed last May, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal...