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Royal Gibraltar Regiment strengthens UK–Chile defence partnership

The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has supported UK defence operations overseas during July and August, contributing to the partnership between the Joint Centre for Peacekeeping Operations (CECOPAC) in Chile and the Regiment. Colour Sergeant Jonathan Field and Second Lieutenant Joseph Pfang served as guest instructors for the United Nations Civil-Military Cooperation and UN Military Observer Course...

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Upgrade and restoration of the historic City Under Siege Exhibition

Restoration and upgrade works have begun at the City Under Siege Exhibition, one of Gibraltar’s most significant heritage sites, located within an 18th-century building complex predating the Great Siege. The site contains original soldiers’ graffiti, the earliest dated to 1726, which has deteriorated over time. Wright Tech has contracted a specialist restoration team to conserve...

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Progress reported on new requirements for food delivery drivers

The Ministry of Transport has reported significant progress on the implementation of new requirements for food delivery drivers, which were introduced in May 2025 as part of a three-phase plan. Phase one, which came into effect on September 1, requires drivers to hold a Delivery Driver Card, obtained by presenting photo identification and an employment...

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Prelude events for Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, has announced a series of prelude events in October ahead of the Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025, which will take place from November 10 to 16. Four book launches will form part of the programme. Christina Galliano will relaunch a reprint of A...

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Cultural Awards phonelines announced

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, has announced the phonelines for the 2025 Cultural Awards, which celebrate talent and achievements across Gibraltar’s cultural community. The Cultural Awards Board, made up of Fabian Vinet, Paula Latin, Ernest Gomez, Suyenne Perez Catania and Seamus Byrne, drew up the shortlist following a public call...

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Suspension of goods mail to USA affects Gibraltar Post Office

The Royal Gibraltar Post Office (RGPO) has announced a temporary suspension of postal items containing goods destined for the United States. The measure follows a White House Executive Order of July 30, 2025, which introduced new requirements for the handling and customs processing of inbound goods mail. As a result, Royal Mail and other international...

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Sir Robert Neill to be conferred Freedom of the City of Gibraltar

Sir Robert Neill will be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar at a ceremony on September 8. The conferment was moved by the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, and unanimously approved at a session of Parliament on November 29, 2024. The ceremony will take place at the Mayor’s Parlour, City Hall, at 7pm...

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Sightings of poisonous ‘blue dragons’ in La Linea put beachgoers on alert 

La Linea’s Santa Barbara beach was closed on Sunday after six poisonous ‘blue dragons’ were found washed up on the shore.  The sightings prompted authorities in Gibraltar to issue an alert to raise awareness and urge bathers to exercise caution.   Blue dragons are sea slugs that normally live on the open sea, where they...

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Another wildfire near Tarifa triggers emergency response 

Another wildfire broke out near Tarifa on Monday afternoon, forcing evacuations and causing disruption less than a week after the last major summer blaze on the popular stretch of coastline.  The fire started at around 2pm in the Sierra de la Plata, close to Punta Camarinal between the busy beach at Bolonia and nearby Playa...

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Sanchez to meet Starmer in Downing Street on September 3

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, will meet his UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer in No.10 Downing Street on September 3 during an official visit to the UK . The meeting, Mr Sanchez’ first to No.10, will come as work continues to finalise the legal text of a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar following the announcement of...

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Airlines left battling to recover operations after air traffic control glitch

By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent, and Chronicle staff Airlines were yesterday evening attempting to recover their flight operations after a UK air traffic control (ATC) fault caused major disruption on Wednesday afternoon, including the cancellation of the evening service between Gibraltar and Gatwick. ATC provider Nats said its engineers had “restored the system that...