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Bystander training programme to mark violence against women awareness day

The Ministry of Equality has commissioned Kindling Interventions UK to deliver bystander intervention training in Gibraltar as part of events marking the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25. The programme forms part of the Ministry’s wider work aimed at preventing violence against women and girls. It will...

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Convent Christmas Fair to raise funds for local charities

The annual Convent Christmas Fair will take place on November 26, with proceeds from the event going to three local charities. The fair will run from noon to 5.30pm at the Convent, with doors closing at 5pm. Admission will cost £2, while children under 12 can enter free of charge. Proceeds will support Friends of...

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‘Discover Our People’ exhibition celebrates Gibraltar’s diversity

The Gibraltar Tourist Board is launching a roaming photographic exhibition celebrating the people and communities that make up Gibraltar. ‘Discover Our People’, created with Gibraltarian photographer Stephen Hermida, brings together portraits and personal stories from people across the community, reflecting different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs. The exhibition aims to offer residents and visitors an...

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Feetham explores tokenisation, digital innovation and opportunities for economic diversification at London events

The Minister for Justice, Trade, and Industry, Nigel Feetham, explored opportunities for economic diversification including in the sectors of digital technologies, prediction markets, and tokenised funds during the Gibraltar Day in London events. The Gibraltar’s Funds and Private Client events brought together industry professionals and international guests at the Royal Automobile Club. The Funds event...

UK/Spain News

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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...