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Monsignor Charles Azzopardi is new Bishop of Gibraltar

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Charles Azzopardi to be the Bishop of Gibraltar. The announcement by the Holy See was delivered on Friday in Gibraltar by Bishop-emeritus Carmel Zammit, whose resignation upon having reached the age limit was accepted by Pope Leo. The Bishop-elect, known fondly in Gibraltar as Father Charlie, was until now...

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GEMA Gallery set to mark 10th anniversary with special programme of events

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry for Culture, has announced a programme of events to celebrate the 10th anniversary of GEMA Gallery, the Gibraltar Exhibitions of Modern Art, at Montagu Bastion. The celebrations will begin on October 1, 2025 with a three-month creative takeover by Kitchen Studios, who will return to the venue...

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Nautilus Project launches 10th Marine Science Studies calendar

The Nautilus Project has opened its 10th Marine Science Studies calendar to all local educational institutions to mark World Dolphin Day. The programme offers 15 updated workshops and seven field trips. During the 2024/2025 academic year, Nautilus delivered a record 60 sessions, culminating in its annual World Oceans Day school ceremony, where schools come together...

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Nautilus Project ‘humbled’ by recognition from King Charles

The Nautilus Project said it was “humbled” to have received recognition by King Charles for its work on the Gibraltar Seagrass Restoration Project in his National Day letter. The letter stated, “I know that we will continue to collaborate on climate change and sustainability and I commend your continued efforts to find innovative and long...

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RGP recruits raise £1,000 for Childline in cardboard boat race

The Royal Gibraltar Police has presented a cheque for £1,000 to Childline, raised by its most recent recruit class through participation in the annual RAOB charity cardboard boat race. Two teams, “SpongeBobbies” and “Cops on the Dock,” competed in the event, initially raising £540. The RGP’s Charity Committee added a further £460 to bring the...

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Border history continues to shape Gibraltar’s political identity, Garcia says 

The border is a barometer of Gibraltar’s relations with Spain that for decades has “defined” this community and its modern political development, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia said on Thursday.  Dr Garcia was speaking as he presented a new exhibition prepared by the team at the National Archives to mark this year’s 40th anniversary...

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Govt and unions agree framework for multi-year public sector pay negotiations  

The Government of Gibraltar has signed a framework agreement on public sector pay and industrial relations with unions including the Unite, the GGCA, Gibraltar NASUWT and the Gibraltar Police Federation.   The agreement sets out the basis for structured negotiations running until June 2026, with the aim of reaching a binding multi-year pay settlement to be...

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Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

By Chronicle staff and PA Yvette Cooper was appointed UK Foreign Secretary on Friday as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer embarked on a major reshuffle of his senior team, following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code when she did not pay enough stamp duty on a seaside home....

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Franco says Gib deal must not ignore La Linea’s unique challenges

By Maria Jesus Corrales The mayor of La Linea, Juan Franco, called again for transparency and careful evaluation of the Gibraltar treaty and its impact on La Linea, adding the city deserved “special” consideration given it was the most affected of the Campo municipalities. Speaking a day after UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met...

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Sanchez praises Starmer for leadership on Gib deal as UK and Spain relaunch ‘old friendship’

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday for his leadership in the negotiation for the “very important” Gibraltar treaty, as the UK and Spain agreed to strengthen ties in areas ranging from trade to sustainable development, security and migration. Mr Sanchez was speaking as the two men met in No.10 Downing...

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Sir Keir Starmer and Pedro Sanchez to boost UK/Spain trade cooperation in London meeting

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, in No.10 Downing Street today, where the two leaders are expected to sign a bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. Spanish media reported on Tuesday that a key focus of the agreement will be boosting trade between the UK...