GSD accuses Govt of ‘distorted figures’ in housing row, as No.6 rejects ‘impossible’ spin

GSD accuses Govt of ‘distorted figures’ in housing row, as No.6 rejects ‘impossible’ spin

22nd August 2026

The GSD has accused the Gibraltar Government of using “distorted figures” in the row over affordable housing, insisting the GSLP/Liberals had failed to address the criticism raised by the Opposition on delayed delivery of projects. It was the latest salvo in a string of exchanges after the Government said all residential projects in the Westview...

Hoppy expands Gibraltar fleet with 120 new e-bikes

21st August 2026

Hoppy has added 120 electric bicycles to its shared mobility network in Gibraltar, bringing its total fleet to 280 e-bikes and e-scooters in what the Gibraltar Government described as the largest expansion of the scheme since it was introduced in 2023. The expanded fleet now includes 130 e-bikes and 150 e-scooters available to residents and...

Govt contrasts housing record with GSD as Westside row continues 

21st August 2026

The Gibraltar Government has defended its record on affordable housing in response to GSD criticism of the Westside reclamation, saying GSLP/Liberal administrations have delivered 1,742 homes since 2011 compared with 801 under the GSD between 1996 and 2011.  In a statement, the Government said the comparison covered four terms in office for each administration and did...

Your chance to win a meet and greet with Rosario!

21st August 2026

Businesses and workers report positive first month under new border arrangements

18th August 2026

Businesses, workers and institutions in La Linea and the Campo have given a generally positive assessment of the first month of Treaty implementation, although they expect a clearer picture to emerge around September.  The fluidity of movement is being seen as offsetting queues and initial adjustments at the commercial customs border, particularly during La Línea’s fair days.  La Línea...

A charity convoy crosses from Algeciras to Ceuta

10th August 2026

The Catalan association Border Resistance has organised a convoy from different parts of Spain to deliver three vans of aid to NGOs working with migrants in Ceuta.  The organisation's spokesperson, Shadi, said Border Resistance had worked with associations in Barcelona, the Basque Country, Madrid, Cádiz, Málaga and Algeciras.  In Algeciras, three vans were loaded with...

Spain restores border checks for travellers from Italy

7th August 2026

Spain will temporarily reinstate border controls for travellers arriving from Italy from Saturday after a diplomatic dispute over the Ceuta migrant crisis and the application of the Schengen agreement escalated. The Spanish Government said the temporary measures will apply at ports and airports from 12am on August 8 until 12am on September 7, "unless changing...

Spain urges Italy to lift border controls before Monday

7th August 2026

Spain has urged Italy to lift border controls introduced after the migrant crisis in Ceuta and restore normal Schengen arrangements before Monday, warning it will take "proper measures to protect the interests and dignity of its citizens" if no action is taken. In a statement issued on Friday, the Spanish Government called on Italy to...