GHA launches robotic-assisted surgery in ‘major leap forward’ for patient care

Warnings issued for heavy rain and severe gale force winds on Wednesday

27th January 2026

As the Rock is battered with wind and rain today the forecast for tomorrow is also severe with a warning issued alongside a weather advisory for Wednesday. A low pressure system expected to develop to the northwest through the early hours of Wednesday is forecast to bring persistent heavy rain and very strong winds to...

Road safety warning issued amid heavy rain and gale-force winds

27th January 2026

The Royal Gibraltar Police has issued a road safety advisory as heavy rain and strong winds affect driving conditions, with the public urged to travel only if absolutely necessary. Drivers are being advised to reduce their speed, brake earlier and leave a larger gap from the vehicle in front. Motorists are also urged to keep...

Separate recalls of baby formula by Nestle and Danone traced to shared supplier

27th January 2026

Two separate recalls of contaminated baby formula this month by Nestle and Danone originated from a shared ingredient supplier, the UK food safety watchdog has confirmed. The Gibraltar Government said the alert was received by the Environmental Agency from the UK Food Standards Agency on Monday morning and officers contacted importers immediately. The Government said...

GHA launches robotic-assisted surgery in ‘major leap forward’ for patient care

27th January 2026

The Minister for Health and Care, Gemma Arias Vasquez, announced the start of the Gibraltar Health Authority’s robotic-assisted surgery programme, marking what officials described as a major milestone in the evolution of surgical care locally. The Gibraltar Health Authority has formally introduced robotic-assisted surgery at St Bernard’s Hospital following a collaboration with international medical technology...

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...

Hozgarganta river bursts its banks as Storm Francis lashes Campo

4th January 2026

by Maria Jesus Corrales Heavy rainfall from Storm Francis in the Campo area caused the Hozgarganta river to burst its banks as it passed through Jimena, forcing the closure of the A-405 road and several bridges, while residents living by the Guadiaro in San Roque were placed on alert level one. Jimena’s city council said...