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Gibraltar student highlights transformative power of education in UK Youth Parliament address

Isabella Azopardi, a 16-year-old student from Bayside School, has addressed the UK Youth Parliament at the House of Commons, where she spoke about the pivotal role of education in shaping Gibraltar’s identity and future. Selected to represent Gibraltar following a recent essay competition, Ms Azopardi described education as “the tidal wave that carries ambition, innovation...

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Man found guilty of domestic abuse offences

Local man Jaydan Zarb, 28, of Mid Harbour Estate, has been found guilty of several domestic abuse offences. Zarb was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassing conduct, and putting people in fear of violence and common assault, following a trial at the Magistrates’ Court this week. The court heard that the charges...

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Ministry of Equality to mark International Men’s Day with workshops and public lecture

The Ministry of Equality will mark International Men’s Day on November 19, focusing on the UK themes of making a positive difference to the wellbeing of men and boys, raising awareness of charities supporting their health, and promoting positive conversations around masculinity. As part of this year’s programme, the Ministry has partnered with Beyond Equality,...

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Christmas Saturdays in Town to return this December

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, will once again organise Christmas Saturdays in Town on December 6 and 13. A highlight of this year’s events will be an 80s-themed concert taking place in Casemates Square on the evening of Saturday December 13. The programme will feature a range of festive entertainment...

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Spanish police arrest fugitive wanted for murder as he tried to enter Gib

A Portuguese man wanted for murder and other serious offences was arrested by Spanish police in La Linea as he tried to cross the border into Gibraltar. Spain’s Policia Nacional said the man was the subject of four arrest warrants for murder, sexual abuse and wounding in different locations in Spain. The man was arrested...

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Spanish complaint over Eastside project sent back to La Linea court on appeal - report 

A criminal complaint lodged by Spain’s state environmental prosecution service over the Eastside project has been referred on appeal back to a La Linea court that had ruled it was outside its remit, according to Spanish press reports.   The complaint alleges that reclamation work for the Eastside project could constitute an offence under Spanish law. ...

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Gib-reg vehicle in Campo police chase leading to accidents and gridlock 

A high-speed police chase involving a Gibraltar-registered vehicle caused significant disruption on the A-7 motorway on Thursday morning, leading to two separate accidents and major delays near Guadacorte, in the municipality of Los Barrios, according to Spanish media reports.  The incident reportedly began at around 4.30am when the vehicle fled from the Policia Nacional at...

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Spain’s Policia Nacional investigate shooting and suspected drug-related assault in La Línea

Spain’s Police Nacional has launched an investigation into the assault and shooting of a 26-year-old man in the early hours of Monday morning in the El Zabal area of La Línea de la Concepción. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and was taken to La Línea University Hospital, according to Spanish press...