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Mediterranean Steps closed after minor rock falls

The Mediterranean Steps have been closed to the public with immediate effect following minor rock falls along the route. The closure is a precautionary measure while the affected area is checked and made safe, and is expected to remain in place for the next 24 to 48 hours. Members of the public have been told...

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Insurance Apprenticeship returns for sixth consecutive year

Applications have opened for the sixth cycle of Gibraltar’s Insurance Apprenticeship Programme, offering participants paid employment, workplace learning and professional development in the insurance sector. The programme is run by the Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism in partnership with Senate Insurance Brokers and Gibraltar Insurance Institute, alongside participating employers in Gibraltar’s insurance industry....

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SSAFA to hold coffee morning at King’s Chapel

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, will hold a coffee morning at King’s Chapel in Gibraltar on November 5. The event will run from 10.30am to 12.30pm and will offer tea, coffee and cake. Organisers said the coffee morning will provide an opportunity for people to meet others and enjoy refreshments while supporting the charity’s work...

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GSD says police reform is necessary, but slams CM for ‘misrepresenting’ McGrail Inquiry findings  

The GSD acknowledged on Monday that police reform was necessary and said it would consider the substance of the White Paper published by the Government and comment on it “in due course as appropriate”.  The Opposition was reacting to plans for a deep reform of the framework for police governance that seeks to strengthen democratic...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

CAMPO - First phase of La Línea’s Princesa Sofía park refurbishment complete

La Línea city council has signed off on the first phase of the Princesa Sofía park this week, with councillor for infrastructure Yolanda Fernández making a final inspection tour before work began on phase two.  The park now boasts a perimeter fence and gates, two ponds, a new children’s play area and the planting of...

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Campo - Eighteen arrested on charges of smuggling cocaine through Algeciras port

Spain’s Guardia Civil reports dismantling a criminal network suspected of smuggling cocaine into Spain through the port of Algeciras with the assistance of dockworkers.  Eighteen people have been arrested, including eight port employees, in connection with four cocaine seizures totalling 139.28kg at the port.  The report describes the suspects as well organised, with some specialising...

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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...