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Refurbishment works to begin at Little Bay

Refurbishment works are due to begin at Little Bay as part of plans to improve and enhance the area. The Department of the Environment said the works will initially be carried out in phases to minimise disruption to people using and visiting the site. Where possible, access to the lower section of Little Bay leading...

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GibTalks to return in January 2027

GibTalks will return on January 30, 2027, at the John Mackintosh Hall. The event is being organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services in collaboration with playwright, actor, director and teacher Julian Felice. Inspired by the TED Talks format, GibTalks features a line-up of local guest speakers delivering 15-minute presentations on a range of subjects. Tickets will...

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Rosia aquarium, Europort and Haven plans approved as DPC limits jetty demolition hours

All planning applications before of the Development and Planning Commission including an aquarium at Rosia, Europort town houses, and the demolition of the Haven gained approval on Thursday morning. There were also some with conditions or restrictions imposed such as for extended working hours on the demolition of extension Jetty No3. Limited demolition works on...

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Unsafe palm tree to be removed from Cathedral Square playground

A tall Date Palm at the Cathedral Square Children’s Playground is to be removed after a routine inspection found a cavity that has made the tree unsafe. The playground has been closed and the tree will be felled. The palm is believed to be well over 100 years old and is one of the tallest...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Algeciras mayor Landaluce to resign on October 25

Mayor of Algeciras Jose Ignacio Landaluce has announced that he will resign on October 25, bringing an end to 15 years of his leadership of the city council. Mr Landaluce made his statement via a Facebook video after receiving a summons to appear in court on October 23 to answer two allegations of sexual assault....

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Satellite company based in La Linea listed on Nasdaq

Satellite company based in La Linea WISeSat.Space started to trade on Nasdaq in New York this month under the ticker SAIQ, after completing its business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corporation.   According to the company, the station in La Linea allows a direct connection with WISeSat satellites in orbit and it is one of the technology...

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PP announces successor to Landaluce as mayor of Algeciras

The Partido Popular (PP) in Algeciras has chosen councillor Jacinto Muñoz as its candidate to replace the incumbent, the scandal-hit José Ignacio Landaluce, when a motion of no confidence is put to a council vote on October 28.  Should the motion pass, Mr Muñoz will hold the post until the next municipal elections.  Following the...

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November 11 general strike in Spain, Campo union prepares to mobilise

Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) is drawing up an action plan to mobilise across the Campo de Gibraltar as it and other unions agreed to hold a general strike on November 11.  The countrywide walkouts aim to highlight rising housing costs, inflation, wage stagnation and lack of investment in public services.  The secretary general...