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Lord Digby Jones joins Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival line-up

British businessman, politician and author, Lord Digby Jones has joined the line-up for this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival. Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, confirmed his participation which was at the invitation of Seabourn Cruise Line and MH Blands. Lord Digby Jones is a British businessman and politician...

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Active travel challenge covers more than 84,500km

Participants in this year’s OTwo Active Challenge walked, ran, hiked and cycled a combined 84,501km during the month-long campaign, with organisers estimating that their efforts avoided more than 14 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The challenge brought together 926 participants, 58 clubs and 38 organisations, with winners announced at a reception at the Mediterranean Rowing...

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Tax eService resumes after upgrades

The Income Tax Office has restored its tax eService following upgrades, allowing taxpayers to submit returns online ahead of the November 30, 2026 filing deadline. The service had been temporarily unavailable while the work was carried out. The Government apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked users for their patience during the disruption. Taxpayers are...

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Third round of COVID-19 Fund applications opens

The Gibraltar Government has opened a third round of applications to the COVID-19 Fund, following allocations of approximately £845,000 to health and care projects in the first two rounds. Individuals, organisations, charities and community groups can submit proposals by 4.30pm on November 20. The fund was established through donations from members of the public and...

UK/Spain News

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La Línea - First week of Spain’s revised traffic rules sees 19 PLET seizures, 47 fines

La Línea’s Policía Local has reported that 47 fines have been levied and, in 19 cases, Personal Light Electric Transporters (PLETs, such as electric scooters) seized since the nationwide introduction on new traffic regulations on October 1.  Most of the offences recorded by officers involved riding in pedestrianised areas and failing to wear a helmet,...

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La Línea - Seila Pavón takes PSOE reins in La Línea with ‘pride, responsibility and enthusiasm’

The Partido Socialista Obrero Español (PSOE) has officially presented Seila Pavón as their mayoral candidate in La Línea’s next municipal elections, with Ms Pavón pledging to prioritise housing, stable employment and closer engagement with residents.  She also said she was taking on the challenge with “pride, a sense of responsibility and great enthusiasm” in her...

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Algeciras - Spanish govt office in Campo temporarily ceases in-person consultation for works

The Spanish government has closed its public-facing administrative offices in the Campo de Gibraltar temporarily, redirecting queries that cannot be handled by local authorities and agencies to its website and via phone consultation.  The offices’ building at Plaza Juan de Lima, Algeciras, have suffered from water ingress for some time and, while refurbishments works are...

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Cross-Frontier Group to ask Spain’s political parties for their positions on treaty

The Cross Frontier Group said it will ask all Spanish political parties to clarify their position on the Gibraltar treaty ahead of Spain’s general election on November 29.  The group, which brings together business and labour organisations from both sides of the border, will hold a meeting next week to analyse the new political landscape...