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GSD slams Govt’s ‘jaundiced monologue’ on audit report 

The GSD on Thursday slammed the Gibraltar Government for its “one-sided slow drip-fed monologue” on the 2018/19 report by the Principal Auditor, accusing it of manipulating the parliamentary calendar to deliver a “jaundiced” view of the report’s findings.  The Opposition was reacting after Chief Minister Fabian Picardo earlier this week blamed the former Principal Auditor...

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RGP steps up security at synagogues after horrific terror attack in Manchester  

By Brian Reyes and PA reporters  The Royal Gibraltar Police has tightened security at Jewish sites in Gibraltar after two people were killed in a horrific terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day of Judaism’s calendar.  The terrorist, who rammed into people with a car before stabbing a man outside the...

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Delays publishing audit reports down to former Principal Auditor, CM tells Parliament 

The responsibility for years-long delays in the publication of public audit reports lay with the former Principal Auditor and not the Gibraltar Government, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told Parliament on Thursday.  Rejecting criticism that the Government had been responsible for the slow publication of reports, Mr Picardo said that until the former Principal Auditor took...

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Gibraltar Citizens Advice team participates in international social benefits conference 

The Gibraltar Citizens Advice team, led by Chief Executive Pili Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Executive Ivan Cruz and Chairman Ivan Navas, recently took part in an international conference titled Social Benefits in the Czech Republic and Other Countries: Evaluation of Good Practice.  The event was held at the Parliament of the Czech Republic and brought together...

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Bishop-Elect Charles Azzopardi meets Pope Leo XIV 

Bishop-Elect Charles Azzopardi met Pope Leo XIV in Saint Peter’s Square on Wednesday morning.  The Pope held a General Audience where he met pilgrims and the faithful from Italy and across the globe.  Mgr Charles shared a few moments and a brief conversation with the Pope, who extended his warmest wishes and blessings to the...

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Ministry of Equality marks United Nations Day of Older Persons 

The Ministry of Equality marked the United Nations International Day of Older Persons on October 1 with a panel discussion titled Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections, held at the Mayor’s Parlour in City Hall.  The Minister for Equality, Christian Santos, opened the event by paying tribute to the generation of Gibraltarians...

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New spaces unveiled at The Tunnels: Gibraltar’s WWII Experience 

Two new rooms have been added to The Tunnels: Gibraltar’s WWII Experience, expanding the site’s interpretation of Gibraltar’s role during the Second World War.  The first new addition, The Gunners Gallery, focuses on the artillery that once defended the Rock. Supported by donations from local businesses and families, the gallery features original artefacts that highlight...

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Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

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Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

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Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

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Sanchez praises Starmer for leadership on Gib deal as UK and Spain relaunch ‘old friendship’

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday for his leadership in the negotiation for the “very important” Gibraltar treaty, as the UK and Spain agreed to strengthen ties in areas ranging from trade to sustainable development, security and migration. Mr Sanchez was speaking as the two men met in No.10 Downing...