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Gibraltar maritime delegation returns from Posidonia 2026

The Minister for the Port and Maritime Affairs, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, has returned from Posidonia 2026 in Athens where officials and private sector representatives promoted the Rock’s maritime services and met with stakeholders from across the sector. The delegation included the Captain of the Port, John Ghio, representatives from the Gibraltar Maritime Administration and figures from...

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Duke of Edinburgh Cup raises over £20,000 for Gib charities, and looks to help in Campo too 

An elite and exclusive field of 48 golfers competed last week at the prestigious La Reserva Golf Club for the right to represent Gibraltar at the 2026 Duke of Edinburgh Cup World Finals, which will be held in London later this year.  In near-perfect conditions, the pairing of Mark Reid and Michael Byrne emerged victorious and will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to London, culminating in a prize-giving...

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Five half Ironmans in five days challenge starts today

Team 5 in 5 are back with their five half Ironmans in five days challenge which starts today, Tuesday, June 16, to Saturday, June 20, with organisers encouraging local businesses and members of the community to show their support throughout the week. Team 5 in 5 comprises of Charles Harrison, Kieron Alvarez and Adrian Lopez,...

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Buttigieg says treaty reflects Gibraltar as a self-governing community

The UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar reflects the reality of a self-governing community whose future is shaped by its own institutions, laws and decisions, Richard Buttigieg, the chairman of the SDGG, told the UN’s Committee of 24 in New York on Monday. Addressing the committee, Mr Buttigieg said the agreement showed Gibraltar had been recognised as...

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Spain says treaty will bring ‘peaceful coexistence’ while preserving sovereignty positions

Spain told the UN’s Committee of 24 on Monday that the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar would deliver “peaceful coexistence and prosperity” for the region, while protecting the respective legal positions of both Madrid and London. Hector Gomez, Spain’s ambassador to the UN, said the agreement was designed to address the fallout from Brexit while preserving...

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UK to ban social media for under 16s, in move welcomed by Gib campaigners

Children in the UK under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday. The Prime Minister announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health....

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Andalusian Parliament president expects swearing-in session during first half of July

The president of the Andalusian parliament, Jesús Aguirre, expects the session to elect the next president of the Andalusian regional government to take place during the first half of July, following the constitution of the parliamentary bureau this week. Speaking to Canal Sur Radio, Mr Aguirre said parliamentary groups were expected to be formed next...

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La Linea plans three-stage redesign from border to town centre

La Linea City Council is progressing plans to redesign the route between the Gibraltar border and the town centre through a three-stage project. This project will include upgrades to Plaza de la Constitución, the current temporary market site and the commercial area closest to the frontier.  The first phase, centred on Plaza de la Constitución, has already been planned with a...