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Promotions and awards for the Royal Gibraltar Regiment

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment recently marked a series of promotions and professional achievements, including the promotion of Corporal Hall to the rank of sergeant and the recognition of long service and specialist training. The promotion of Sergeant Hall acknowledged his leadership, commitment to duty and consistent professional conduct. The Regiment also marked the successful completion...

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Townhouse mews scheme proposed for Europa Road site

An outline planning application for a new townhouse development called The Grove Mews Residences at 1C, 1D and 1E Europa Road has been filed with the Town Planner. According to a planning statement, prepared by Gamma Architects and filed with the application on behalf of Hillview Homes Ltd, the proposed townhouse scheme aims to “revitalise...

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Bossano comments on whistleblowers ‘not aimed at DPP’

The Minister for Protected Disclosures, Sir Joe Bossano, has said that his statements in Parliament on Wednesday were not aimed at casting doubt at the Director of Public Prosecutions or his office. Mr Bossano had addressed Parliament on whistleblowers describing allegations made by Royal Gibraltar Police officers under past senior management teams. In a press...

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Crow species granted highest protection under Nature Protection Act

An amendment to the Nature Protection Act published in this week’s Gibraltar Gazette has given crow species the strictest level of protection available under Gibraltar’s wildlife conservation laws. The change places members of the crow family under Schedule 3 of the Act, which covers species that are considered special to Gibraltar because of their restricted...

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UK pushes ahead with online gambling tax change despite concerns, including over Gib

Changes to UK online gambling duty were passed unopposed in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening, despite concerns about the impact they could have on Gibraltar’s economy and the risk of pushing people to unlicensed markets. The package of gambling tax changes announced in the UK Budget late last year will raise about £1 billion for...

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Costa motorway tolls rise in 2026

An increase in tolls on the AP-7 motorway in Spain will now cost light vehicle users €19.55 during peak season to drive from the Rock to Malaga Airport. The cost will be €12 off peak. The peak rate includes the months of June, July, August and September and the 17 days from the Friday before...

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Lords debate self-determination as Chagos Bill faces scrutiny 

 The issue of self-determination and whether Chagossians were entitled to a referendum on the UK’s controversial decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was debated in the House of Lords this week.  Under the agreement signed last May, the UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in a deal...

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Hozgarganta river bursts its banks as Storm Francis lashes Campo

by Maria Jesus Corrales Heavy rainfall from Storm Francis in the Campo area caused the Hozgarganta river to burst its banks as it passed through Jimena, forcing the closure of the A-405 road and several bridges, while residents living by the Guadiaro in San Roque were placed on alert level one. Jimena’s city council said...