Governor says treaty allows parties to ‘agree to disagree’ on sovereignty and focus on pragmatism

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....

Childline Gibraltar and GibSams launch joint helpline campaign

21st July 2026

Childline Gibraltar and GibSams have launched a joint awareness campaign bringing together four free and confidential helplines supporting people across Gibraltar. The campaign, titled “Together, We’ve Got Gibraltar Covered”, aims to make it easier for people of all ages to find appropriate support. It is the first time the two charities have worked together specifically...

Chief Minister congratulates Prime Minister Burnham

21st July 2026

The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, has written to Andy Burnham to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister. On behalf of the Government and British people of Gibraltar, Mr Picardo wished Mr Burnham every success as he takes on his role, and emphasised the strength of the relationship that is enjoyed between the Governments...

Three year sentence for wounding with intent

21st July 2026

The Supreme Court sentenced a local man to three years and two month’s custody for wounding with intent. Michael Martin, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of wounding with intent earlier this year. The court heard how in June last year, Martin was at his mother’s house when the complainant arrived. Martin then accused the...

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...