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Repayment agreements cover 65% of Gib's £4.9m rent arrears, Govt says 

The amount of rent arrears for Gibraltar’s housing estates stands at £4.9M with 35% of that, £1.7M, deemed “very difficult to recover” by the Government.  The Government was answering questions from the Chronicle following the rental arrears figure being updated to reflect the situation as at September 2026.   Of the £4.9M rent due, an estimated...

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British national convicted under Terrorism Act banned from Gib

A British national convicted for a minor offence under the Terrorism Act has been banned from Gibraltar and ordered to leave by November 11. Anthony Farrell, 66, was served with a prohibited immigrant notice by the Commissioner of Police acting in his role as Principal Immigration Officer. Farrell was convicted earlier this year for displaying...

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Walnut Campaign highlights progress in prostate cancer care in Gibraltar

Prostate Cancer Gibraltar launched its Walnut Campaign 2026 at City Hall on October 30, highlighting developments in prostate cancer testing, diagnosis and treatment on the Rock. The event at the Mayor’s Parlour brought together supporters, healthcare professionals, charity representatives and members of the community ahead of a month of awareness activities. Deputy Mayor Andrea Simpson...

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GSD welcomes reinstatement of cemetery benches but rejects Cortes criticism

The GSD has welcomed the decision by the Minister for Environment, Dr John Cortes, to order the immediate reinstatement of benches removed from North Front Cemetery, but rejected his criticism of the Opposition’s response to the issue. Craig Sacarello, who has shadow responsibility for the Environment, said the decision was the correct outcome following concerns...

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CAMPO - Jacinto Muñoz sworn in as Algeciras mayor after vote of no confidence in Landaluce

Jacinto Muñoz Madrid has been sworn in as mayor of Algeciras after a motion of no confidence in his predecessor, Jose Ignacio Landaluce, and proposing Mr Muñoz successfully passed throught the council legislature.  Mr Muñoz secured 15 votes in favour, including 12 from councillors of the Partido Popular (PP) and three from Vox, with PSOE...

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CAMPO - First phase of La Línea’s Princesa Sofía park refurbishment complete

La Línea city council has signed off on the first phase of the Princesa Sofía park this week, with councillor for infrastructure Yolanda Fernández making a final inspection tour before work began on phase two.  The park now boasts a perimeter fence and gates, two ponds, a new children’s play area and the planting of...

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Campo - Eighteen arrested on charges of smuggling cocaine through Algeciras port

Spain’s Guardia Civil reports dismantling a criminal network suspected of smuggling cocaine into Spain through the port of Algeciras with the assistance of dockworkers.  Eighteen people have been arrested, including eight port employees, in connection with four cocaine seizures totalling 139.28kg at the port.  The report describes the suspects as well organised, with some specialising...

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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....