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Buttigieg says treaty reflects Gibraltar as a self-governing community

The UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar reflects the reality of a self-governing community whose future is shaped by its own institutions, laws and decisions, Richard Buttigieg, the chairman of the SDGG, told the UN’s Committee of 24 in New York on Monday. Addressing the committee, Mr Buttigieg said the agreement showed Gibraltar had been recognised as...

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Picardo bids farewell to UN with pledge on self-determination and hopes for post-treaty friendship with Spain

The case against the Gibraltarians’ right to self-determination was based on “outdated” and “worthless” UN resolutions obtained by a Spanish dictator that Spain itself had disowned, Fabian Picardo said on Monday in his final speech as Chief Minister to the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation [C24]. In a speech that at time struck a strongly...

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Tide & Timber Boards wins 2026 GFSB Business Innovation Award

Tide & Timber Boards, founded by Tom Cawthorn, has won the 2026 GFSB Business Innovation Award following a competition that highlighted innovation and entrepreneurship within Gibraltar’s business community. Efoil Gibraltar, represented by Samantha Myers, was named runner-up. The awards were presented after an event on June 9 that saw seven businesses pitch their innovations live...

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GCS opens nominations for Cultural Awards 2026

The Gibraltar Cultural Services has opened the public nomination process for the Cultural Awards 2026, inviting nominations for individuals, groups, projects and organisations that have made a contribution to Gibraltar’s arts and cultural sector over the past year. The awards will consider achievements between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, with members of the...

UK/Spain News

UK/Spain News

Spain says treaty will bring ‘peaceful coexistence’ while preserving sovereignty positions

Spain told the UN’s Committee of 24 on Monday that the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar would deliver “peaceful coexistence and prosperity” for the region, while protecting the respective legal positions of both Madrid and London. Hector Gomez, Spain’s ambassador to the UN, said the agreement was designed to address the fallout from Brexit while preserving...

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UK to ban social media for under 16s, in move welcomed by Gib campaigners

Children in the UK under age 16 will be banned from social media in a “big moment for our country”, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday. The Prime Minister announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health....

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Andalusian Parliament president expects swearing-in session during first half of July

The president of the Andalusian parliament, Jesús Aguirre, expects the session to elect the next president of the Andalusian regional government to take place during the first half of July, following the constitution of the parliamentary bureau this week. Speaking to Canal Sur Radio, Mr Aguirre said parliamentary groups were expected to be formed next...

UK/Spain News

La Linea plans three-stage redesign from border to town centre

La Linea City Council is progressing plans to redesign the route between the Gibraltar border and the town centre through a three-stage project. This project will include upgrades to Plaza de la Constitución, the current temporary market site and the commercial area closest to the frontier.  The first phase, centred on Plaza de la Constitución, has already been planned with a...