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Gibraltar ‘very likely’ to ban social media for under 16s

Gibraltar is “very likely” to follow the UK in banning social media for children under 16 years old, the Government has confirmed. This comes after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier this week announced the move in response to concerns that social media is unsafe and could cause lasting damage to their mental health. On...

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Gibraltar Government to update lottery tickets as from Draw 17

The Gibraltar Government will introduce a new format and design for its Lottery tickets from Draw 17 of 2026 as part of efforts to modernise their presentation and improve clarity for participants. The updated tickets will be produced in a revised size, allowing a full set of shares to be printed on a standard A4...

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GHA marks International Domestic Workers Day

The Gibraltar Health Authority marked International Domestic Workers Day on Tuesday, recognising the contribution of domestic staff at St Bernard’s Hospital and the Primary Care Centre in maintaining healthcare services and supporting patient safety. This is commemorated annually across hospitals in Europe, with GHA staff responsible for cleaning medical areas, preventing cross-contamination in high-risk clinical...

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Gibraltar maritime delegation returns from Posidonia 2026

The Minister for the Port and Maritime Affairs, Gemma Arias-Vasquez, has returned from Posidonia 2026 in Athens where officials and private sector representatives promoted the Rock’s maritime services and met with stakeholders from across the sector. The delegation included the Captain of the Port, John Ghio, representatives from the Gibraltar Maritime Administration and figures from...

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...