Preparatory work begins at sewage treatment plant site

German wartime plans for Gibraltar translated and published online

28th September 2026

German military documents detailing Nazi Germany’s plans for a possible assault on Gibraltar during the Second World War have been translated into English and made publicly available by the Ministry for Heritage. The collection focuses primarily on Operation Felix, the planned German assault on Gibraltar in 1940, and includes intelligence reports, operational orders, artillery plans...

Preparatory work begins at sewage treatment plant site

28th September 2026

Preparatory work began commenced on Friday at the site of Gibraltar’s planned sewage treatment plant at Brewery Crusher, a day after planners granted full permission for the enabling works. Eco Waters Ltd and its subcontractors have secured the site at Europa Point and begun removing rubble and preparing the ground. The Minister for the Environment,...

King sends ‘very best wishes’ to Gibraltar after treaty signing 

28th September 2026

King Charles has sent his “very best wishes” to the people of Gibraltar in a message to the Chief Minister following the signing of the UK-EU treaty in respect of the Rock.  The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, had written to the King on the day the treaty was formally signed to inform him personally of...

Gibraltar Youth Service celebrates talent at ‘Time 2 Shine’

27th September 2026

The Gibraltar Youth Service last week held its annual ‘Time 2 Shine’ end-of-summer BBQ and showcase, bringing together members from across all youth clubs for an evening of performances and celebration. Young Leaders played a central role in delivering the event, taking responsibility for hosting, organising performances and supporting the coordination of the stage. Young...

Plaza de la Constitucion’s facelift to begin in October

28th September 2026

La Línea’s Plaza de la Constitución is set for a complete refurbishment, with works beginning in mid-October.  The aim of the project is to totally reshape the setting and function of this public amenity and promote healthy social interaction through the installation of shaded areas, benches leisure facilities.  One of the more striking changes planned...

Algeciras to receive first cruise calls in 2027

28th September 2026

The port of Algeciras is set to receive its first nine cruise ships in 2027 as part of an effort to diversify the economy and promote tourism in the Campo de Gibraltar.  Nicolás Martínez Andión, the port’s head of Business Development and Marketing, confirmed the plans to Cadena SER saying that Algeciras had been preparing...

Britain should ‘rejoin EU within a decade’ says report by Blair think tank 

24th September 2026

By Harry Taylor, Press Association Political Staff  Britain should commit to rejoining the European Union within a decade, according to the think tank chaired by Sir Tony Blair, as the former Labour prime minister said the country needed a “new approach” to post-Brexit relations.  Sir Tony, who left office in 2007, said Andy Burnham’s Government...

Burnham insists UK will ‘stand firm’ over threats to Falkland Islands

23rd September 2026

By David Hughes, Press Association Political Editor in New York Andy Burnham said the UK “will stand firm in the face of any threats” to the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands after Argentina’s president Javier Milei escalated tensions over the South Atlantic archipelago. The Prime Minister raised the issue with US President Donald Trump, an...