Concordat under scrutiny as treaty preparations advance 

Environmental groups say Gib’s tuna quota ‘disproportionately high’ 

3rd July 2026

The Environmental Safety Group and the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society have reiterated their concern over the launch of Gibraltar’s local season for sport fishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna, arguing the quota remains “out of all proportion” to Gibraltar’s size and territorial waters.  In a joint statement, the two organisations said that although the International Commission for the Conservation of...

Community support sees Calpe House challenge surpass fundraising target

3rd July 2026

A community fundraising challenge in aid of Calpe House has concluded after attracting widespread support and raising more than £6,000, surpassing its original fundraising target of £4,000.  With donations continuing to come in throughout the campaign, organisers Kyle Banda and Nicholas Passano increased their target to £7,000 ahead of the final run, urging supporters to help them...

Betfred marks HQ expansion ahead of 60th anniversary

2nd July 2026

Betfred has officially opened an expanded and refurbished headquarters at Waterport Place ahead of the company's 60th anniversary, with founder Fred Done describing the business' growth from a small bookmaker to a company generating more than £1 million in gross profit each day.  Mr Done was joined by the Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham, to cut...

Dyslexia awareness at heart of 2026 Autumn Cultural Programme bookmark competition

2nd July 2026

Gibraltar Cultural Services has launched a bookmark competition as part of the 2026 Autumn Cultural Programme, inviting adults and children to create designs inspired by this year's theme, Different Minds, Brilliant Minds.  Organised on behalf of the Ministry of Culture in conjunction with Dyslexia Gibraltar, the competition celebrates the different ways people think, learn and see the world.  The theme highlights the...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

2nd July 2026

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...

Defence plan earmarks £1.9bn for overseas bases and ‘continued support’ for Gib 

30th June 2026

The UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan [Dip] earmarks £1.9 billion for investment in Britain’s overseas bases through to 2030 and expressly sets out continued support for the base in Gibraltar.  The plan was published on Monday and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said an extra £15 billion investment in defence will mean the UK will be ready to fight Russia if Vladimir Putin launches an attack in 2030.  “When...