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HMS Queen Elizabeth sails into Gibraltar, strengthening long-standing links 

The Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth, one of the most powerful surface warships ever constructed in the UK, sailed into Gibraltar on Saturday at the start of three-month deployment.  The ship sailed into Gibraltar with around 800 personnel onboard, as well as the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, Deputy Governor Marc Holland, and Commander British...

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ESG backs petition calling for full scrutiny of proposed Pelagos data centre

The Environmental Safety Group (ESG) has thrown its support behind an online petition demanding greater public scrutiny of the proposed Pelagos data centre in Gibraltar, warning that the development could place further strain on the Rock’s already stretched infrastructure and natural environment. The ESG voiced concerns over a lack of transparency and independent environmental assessment...

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Govt says Gunmetal Jag is not subject to sanctions

The Gibraltar Government has said the tanker Gunmetal Jag is not currently subject to sanctions after Spanish media reports linked the vessel to the so-called Russian shadow fleet. The Gibraltar Port Authority said it had carried out compliance checks using specialist maritime intelligence and sanctions-monitoring platforms, including Lloyd’s List Intelligence and Kpler. According to the...

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Long-term solutions needed for hospital bed occupancy, GSD says

Long-term solutions are needed for bed occupancy issues at St Bernard’s Hospital the GSD has said, adding that the move of long-stay patients to the Rooke is a “short term measure” due to continued issues such as Gibraltar’s population growth and ageing population. This statement comes after St Bernard’s Hospital was at 98% occupancy after...

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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...