GSD seeks Govt briefing on ‘far-reaching’ changes to Gibraltarian Status law that must be ‘carefully considered’ 

GSD seeks Govt briefing on ‘far-reaching’ changes to Gibraltarian Status law that must be ‘carefully considered’ 

4th November 2025

The GSD said proposed changes to the law governing who can acquire Gibraltarian status would have a “practical and emotional” impact that must be carefully considered, as it urged the Gibraltar Government not to fast-track the Bill through Parliament without a chance for prior scrutiny.   The Leader of the Opposition, Keith Azopardi, wrote to Chief Minister Fabian Picardo requesting a detailed briefing on the Bill published last week.  Mr Picardo replied...

Motion to appoint Mayor and Deputy Mayor to be taken in Parliament

4th November 2025

The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, has given notice of a motion proposing the appointment of Nicholas Guerrero as the next Mayor and Andrea Simpson as Deputy Mayor to be brought before Parliament at its next meeting. The motion proposes that the appointment will be in effect from Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Mr Picardo said: “Andrea...

SNDO launches parent guide on attachment and neurodiversity

4th November 2025

The Supported Needs and Disability Office (SNDO), under the Ministry of Equality, has launched a new parent guide focused on attachment and neurodiversity, aimed at supporting families with neurodivergent children. The guide provides practical strategies and insights to help families strengthen emotional bonds and navigate the challenges they may face. It also seeks to validate...

Runway and road closures as Remembrance Sunday ceremony returns to Cross of Sacrifice

4th November 2025

This year’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony will return to the Cross of Sacrifice on Winston Churchill Avenue, with arrangements in place to facilitate the event on Sunday, November 9. To allow the ceremony to proceed, the runway will close to all pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooter users from 10.30am until approximately 1pm. In addition, Devil’s Tower Road...

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

4th November 2025

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...

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

4th November 2025

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. ...

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

30th October 2025

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...

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

27th October 2025

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...