Freight disruption as Government and businesses grapple with new customs system

Freight disruption as Government and businesses grapple with new customs system

21st July 2026

Delays processing imports including pharmaceuticals and fresh produce caused significant disruption on Tuesday as Customs and businesses grappled with the new arrangements at the frontier. The Chronicle understands that some freight had been unable to cross into Gibraltar since last Thursday when the changes took effect, resulting in concerns in the business community about stock...

Relay for Life Gibraltar launches 2027 campaign after record £141,000 fundraising

21st July 2026

Relay for Life Gibraltar has launched its 2027 campaign after announcing it raised a record £141,217 for Cancer Research UK during its latest fundraising drive.  Registration is now open for teams wishing to take part in Relay for Life Gibraltar 2027, with organisers expressing confidence the next event will be the biggest yet.  Committee member Sofia Baglietto said she believed...

Government appeals for information after vandalism at Westview Park

21st July 2026

The Government has appealed for information after Westview Park was vandalised overnight. It said the incident followed efforts to renovate, repair and maintain the park for public use, adding that repeated vandalism continued to affect the enjoyment of the playground and recreational facilities. The Minister for Sport, Leslie Bruzon, urged anyone with information to come...

Royal Gibraltar Regiment fires 21-gun salute for Queen Camilla’s birthday

21st July 2026

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment fired a 21-gun salute at His Majesty’s Naval Base on Friday to mark Queen Camilla’s birthday. Headquarters Company, also known as Thomson’s Battery, conducted the ceremony on July 17 in accordance with military tradition. Members of the Regiment were joined by representatives of the Government of Gibraltar and British Forces Gibraltar....

Andy Burnham sets out new direction for Britain as he takes power

21st July 2026

Andy Burnham promised to deliver the biggest change to British politics in 40 years as he became Prime Minister and swept away key figures from Sir Keir Starmer’s government. He promised to provide early “breathing space” for households struggling with the cost of living, vowed to end rough sleeping and set out a goal of...

Operación Paso del Estrecho sees 640,000 ferry passengers in first month

20th July 2026

More than 640,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles have crossed the Strait via Spanish ports during the first month of Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE) 2026, the multi-national operation to facilitate the voyages between Europe and North Africa of over a million travellers over the summer months.  The agencies in charge of the undertaking have reported high levels of coordination between bodies and smooth traffic flow on Spain’s roads despite the introduction of the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) border...

La Línea’s eastern seafront reopens to traffic

20th July 2026

Traffic is now flowing on La Línea eastern seafront after the completion of major sewer improvements, although restrictions remain in place at the Castillito roundabout while final works are carried out.  La Línea city council said vehicles can now use the stretch between Avenida de la Banqueta and Calle Pavía after the completion of the project, which was carried out by the publically-owned company, Agua y Residuos del Campo de Gibraltar (Arcgisa),...

Interactions between orcas and boats rise in the Strait

20th July 2026

Interactions between orcas and boats in the Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait rose by 45% this spring compared with the same period last year, according to the Spanish Marina Mercante, an agency of the country’s transport ministry which oversees commercial shipping.  A total of 31 interactions has been recorded so far this year, compared with...