Doughty says midnight border party was ‘very, very special’

Sir Peter says concordat and Doughty letter ‘is enough’ 

16th July 2026

Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana said the concordat and the supporting letter from Europe Minister Stephen Doughty “is enough” to reassure Gibraltar that the UK will respect its wishes on any issues arising from the treaty.  The concordat is an agreement between the UK and Gibraltar governments that governs how they will give effect to...

Hospital entrance project aims to improve patient experience at St Bernard's

16th July 2026

The Gibraltar Government plans to redevelop the entrance to St Bernard’s Hospital as part of a project designed to improve access, movement and the overall experience for patients, visitors and staff. Announcing the plans during her Budget address in Parliament, the Minister for Health, Gemma Arias Vasquez, said the scheme would not be funded through...

Mor family reflects on bittersweet communion at frontier gates

15th July 2026

Catherine and Robert Mor visited the closed frontier gates 48 years ago with their parents to celebrate a first holy communion in a striking image that shows the reality of the closed border era. Mr Mor, aged around eight years old and dressed in white, had his communion earlier that day and was brought to...

Frontier structure listed under Heritage and Antiques Act

15th July 2026

The Gibraltar Government has designated parts of the frontier infrastructure as scheduled monuments under the Heritage and Antiques Act. This includes the formal protection of three historic limestone gate pillars with spherical finials located within the frontier area, representing surviving elements of Gibraltar’s historic boundary and frontier landscape during a period of major historical transition...

Bringing down the border fence 'represents the future’

16th July 2026

The dismantling of the border fence prompted emotional scenes on both sides of the frontier as residents of Gibraltar and La Linea gathered to witness a moment many had waited decades to see. Ahead of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit, crowds filled the area around the former frontier, with neighbours embracing as police controls...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

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...

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

2nd July 2026

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...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

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...