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New legislation equalising pensionable age ‘significant step forward’, says GGCA

The Gibraltar General and Clerical Association has welcomed new legislation equalising the State Old Age Pension system, describing the changes as a significant step towards fairness for workers. The union said the reforms complete the equalisation of the pensionable age for men and women, a change it has long campaigned for. Under the new legislation,...

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Calpe House thanks loyal monthly supporters

Calpe House has thanked the many people who have quietly supported the charity through regular monthly donations over the years, saying that their continued generosity has helped it provide accommodation and support for patients from Gibraltar travelling to London for medical treatment. The charity said many of its monthly supporters contribute modest sums of £2,...

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Gibraltar Youth Service completes Luce Foundation residential in Jersey

The Gibraltar Youth Service has returned from this year's Luce Foundation Residential in Jersey after a week of outdoor activities, cultural visits and leadership development alongside young people from the island. The residential programme was made possible through the support of the Luce Foundation Trust, which has worked with the Gibraltar Youth Service over many...

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New wayfinding signs improve walking route to Upper Rock Nature Reserve

New pedestrian wayfinding signs have been installed to provide clearer walking routes between Gibraltar's City Centre and the Upper Town, making it easier for residents and visitors to reach the Upper Rock Nature Reserve on foot. The Ministry of Transport said the scheme addresses a long-standing lack of consistent directional guidance for pedestrians travelling to...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Spain says Schengen ‘was never at risk’ after Ceuta migrant crisis

Spain's minister of Interior Fernando Grande-Marlaska said on Tuesday that the recent migrant crisis in Ceuta had never placed the Schengen area at risk as he called on Italy to reconsider its decision to suspend the free movement agreement for travellers arriving from Spain.  Speaking after a special meeting of EU interior ministers, Mr Grande-Marlaska...

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Spain seeks EU solidarity over Ceuta migration crisis

Spain will press European Union member states for greater solidarity over the migration crisis in Ceuta, with the Spanish government stating that the city represents a unique external border of the bloc that requires a tailored response.  The Spanish minister for Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, said Spain would ask for “solidarity from all the states of the European...

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Ceuta migrant crisis prompts border warnings across Europe

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco this week, overwhelming police and emergency services after swimming around the breakwater at the Tarajal border crossing and entering on foot. Estimates from Ceuta authorities on Friday suggested as many as 60,000 people had entered the Spanish enclave unlawfully in recent days, most on Thursday. Of...

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Ceuta faces migration crisis as thousands cross uncontrolled from Morocco

This article was first published on Thursday July 30 but is being updated.   Thousands of migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, overwhelming police and emergency services after swimming around the breakwater at the Tarajal border and entering on foot. Estimates from Ceuta authorities on Friday suggested as many as 60,000 people had entered...