Another day of volunteering for MarocAtlas 4x4 teams

Another day of volunteering for MarocAtlas 4x4 teams

7th February 2026

As Spain endured yet another storm on Saturday a team from MarocAtlas 4x4 assisted in the evacuation of people from St Martin del Tesorrillo, delivered diesel for the power station, and distributed donated Personal Protection Equipment to those in need. Alfred Balban from MarocAtlas 4x4 told the Chronicle on Saturday evening that four men, Demis...

Strait of Gibraltar Association Trust accepted as International Friend of Citizens Advice International

6th February 2026

The Strait of Gibraltar Association Trust has been accepted as an International Friend of Citizens Advice International, in a move announced on February 6 in Tangier and Gibraltar. The recognition is described as an important step in the Association’s commitment to strengthening civil society and social inclusion, and to fostering international cooperation between Gibraltar and...

Ongoing adverse weather impacting mental well-being

6th February 2026

The Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, has warned that the recent storms and strong winds are affecting the mental well-being of some people in Gibraltar, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities who may be unable to leave their homes. Dr Carter has been in contact with the CEO of the Care Agency...

Gibraltar National Mint showcases new ‘Unseen Effigies’ collection at World Money Fair in Berlin

6th February 2026

The Minister with responsibility for the Gibraltar National Mint, Sir Joe Bossano, led a delegation from the Gibraltar National Mint to the World Money Fair in Berlin, where Gibraltar was represented with a prominent stand at the 2026 exhibition and unveiled a new £1 coin collection. The World Money Fair is described as the leading...

Second day of flooding and disruption in Campo as stormy weather persists

5th February 2026

Storm Leonardo hit the Campo de Gibraltar hard for a second day on Thursday, with torrential rain continuing and winds registering gusts of up to 85km/h in Tarifa. The bad weather left streets and roads flooded in many Campo municipalities and brought down trees and branches across the area, with emergency services continuing on high...

Bank of England holds interest rates but future cuts ‘likely’ 

5th February 2026

By Anna Wise and Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Business Reporters  The Bank of England has said future interest rate cuts are “likely” amid a slowdown in inflation, despite policymakers voting to hold rates at 3.75% on Thursday.  It came as the central bank also warned that economic growth is now set to be weaker than previously expected while unemployment...

Andalucia braced for intense rain amid flooding fears

3rd February 2026

Andalucia is braced for severe weather on Wednesday, with a ‘red alert’ issued for parts of Cadiz provinces and amber and yellow alerts across the rest of the region. Some forecasters are predicting rainfall of up to 550 litres per square metre in mountainous areas around Ronda, Ubrique and Grazalema, all of which are on...

Treaty negotiation was ‘an obstacle to break through’ in Spain/UK relations, Sanchez says

30th January 2026

The negotiation for a treaty on Gibraltar was like “an obstacle to break through”, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in an interview published on Friday. In the interview with the New Statesman magazine, Mr Sanchez highlighted the importance of the relationship between Spain and the UK, the only two major European nations led by...