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TNP completes 12-part environmental podcast series

The Nautilus Project has completed a 12-episode environmental podcast series hosted by Michelle Rugeroni, exploring environmental issues, sustainability and challenges facing the natural world. The series features conversations with guests from Gibraltar and overseas on topics including conservation, marine life, environmental advocacy and research. Nautilus said the series aimed to raise awareness of environmental issues...

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Government tests cyber resilience in tabletop exercise

Around 50 participants from across the Gibraltar Government, emergency services, public agencies, utilities and partner organisations took part in a cyber security tabletop exercise at Sunborn Gibraltar on October 14. The exercise, jointly planned and delivered by the Office of Civil Contingencies and the Cyber Division of the Information Technology and Logistics Department, simulated a...

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Santos discusses maritime apprenticeships with Balaena

The Minister for Equality and Employment, Christian Santos, has met representatives of Balaena to discuss apprenticeship opportunities for young people in Gibraltar’s maritime sector. Balaena owns Gibdock and discussions focused on the development of a four-year apprenticeship programme combining practical experience in the maritime industry with study and specialist training in Birkenhead. The meeting follows...

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Book launches, talks and performances feature in Literary Festival programme

Book launches, literary tours, live performances and talks will form part of this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival, which runs from November 9 to 15. The programme is being delivered by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism. Alice Mascarenhas will launch Alice’s Table 8 at BOOKgem on November 9...

UK/Spain News

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Algeciras mayor Landaluce to resign on October 25

Mayor of Algeciras Jose Ignacio Landaluce has announced that he will resign on October 25, bringing an end to 15 years of his leadership of the city council. Mr Landaluce made his statement via a Facebook video after receiving a summons to appear in court on October 23 to answer two allegations of sexual assault....

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Satellite company based in La Linea listed on Nasdaq

Satellite company based in La Linea WISeSat.Space started to trade on Nasdaq in New York this month under the ticker SAIQ, after completing its business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corporation.   According to the company, the station in La Linea allows a direct connection with WISeSat satellites in orbit and it is one of the technology...

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PP announces successor to Landaluce as mayor of Algeciras

The Partido Popular (PP) in Algeciras has chosen councillor Jacinto Muñoz as its candidate to replace the incumbent, the scandal-hit José Ignacio Landaluce, when a motion of no confidence is put to a council vote on October 28.  Should the motion pass, Mr Muñoz will hold the post until the next municipal elections.  Following the...

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November 11 general strike in Spain, Campo union prepares to mobilise

Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) is drawing up an action plan to mobilise across the Campo de Gibraltar as it and other unions agreed to hold a general strike on November 11.  The countrywide walkouts aim to highlight rising housing costs, inflation, wage stagnation and lack of investment in public services.  The secretary general...