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GibSilver marks first anniversary supporting older people in Gibraltar

GibSilver has marked its first anniversary after a year providing listening, befriending and social activities aimed at tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people in Gibraltar. The service, run by Befrienders Gibraltar Limited, was launched on July 7, 2025, and offers telephone support, friendship and opportunities for older members of the community to stay...

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Sensory adaptations and disability card access available at Gibraltar Fair

Sensory adaptations and arrangements for Disability Information Card holders will be available throughout this year’s Gibraltar Fair, which runs from Friday, August 21, to Saturday, August 29. Gibraltar Cultural Services and the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group are working with the Supported Needs and Disability Office within the Ministry of Equality to make the fair...

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Sanchez pushes back border visit after Almeria wildfire

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has postponed his visit to the border on Monday as result of the deadly wildfire in Almeria. The fire has left 12 people dead and 24 missing. Four of the dead are believed to be Britons. Mr Sanchez had been expected to attend an event at the border on Monday...

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Government considers ‘life changing’ UK boarding school places for some children in care

The Gibraltar Government will examine offering places at UK boarding schools to some children in the care of the Care Agency, in a move intended to provide them with greater educational opportunities, stability and support. The Minister for Health, Care and Business, Gemma Arias Vasquez, announced the proposal during the Budget debate, saying placements would...

UK/Spain News

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Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

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Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

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Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...

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Defence plan earmarks £1.9bn for overseas bases and ‘continued support’ for Gib 

The UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan [Dip] earmarks £1.9 billion for investment in Britain’s overseas bases through to 2030 and expressly sets out continued support for the base in Gibraltar.  The plan was published on Monday and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said an extra £15 billion investment in defence will mean the UK will be ready to fight Russia if Vladimir Putin launches an attack in 2030.  “When...