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Feetham says Gibraltar impact ‘mitigated’ as Paddy Power owner to axe 1,400 jobs after UK tax hikes

The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry Nigel Feetham, has said he believes the strong relationship with the gaming sector has helped “mitigate the impact on Gibraltar” after Paddy Power owner Flutter announced around 1,400 job cuts in the UK and Ireland following gambling tax rises. The gambling giant said the proposed job cuts will...

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Space Station caught crossing the Sun from Europa Point

Gibraltar astrophotographer Jordan Montado has photographed the International Space Station (ISS) passing in front of the Sun, in an event that lasted less than a second. The image was taken from Europa Point at 16:27 on 22 September 2026. It shows the station's silhouette crossing the solar disc, frame by frame, with its solar panels...

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CM pays tribute to treaty partners in final diplomatic reception address

By Brian Reyes in London Chief Minister Fabian Picardo thanked British, Spanish and European ministers and officials on Monday night for helping secure a treaty he said protected Gibraltar’s sovereignty while opening a future of shared prosperity with the Campo, in what was his final address at a Gibraltar Day diplomatic reception. Speaking at 12th...

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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...

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...