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Med Steps reopens after rockfall

The Mediterranean Steps reopened to the public at 12pm on Friday following the completion of safety works after a recent rock fall. The access route has been made safe for public use after a comprehensive assessment of the affected area, with the pathway cleared of debris and temporary protective fencing installed at the affected location....

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Govt says GSD wrong in criticism of residency changes 

The Government of Gibraltar has hit back at the GSD over its criticism of new residency rules, saying that the Opposition had the policy in advance and failed to raise any concerns before or immediately after it was published.   In a statement, the Government said the GSD’s position was “a textbook example of opposition for opposition's sake” after what...

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GHA unveils plaque to commemorate the legacy of John Diaz  

A plaque to commemorate the memory and legacy of campaigner John Diaz was unveiled by Minister for Health Gemma Arias-Vasquez this week outside the Urology Clinic in St Bernard’s Hospital.   Mr Diaz, who passed away in 2019, was the founder member and former chairman of the Prostate Cancer Support Group, the precursor of the charity Prostate Cancer...

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Childline marks 20th anniversary with gala celebration

Childline Gibraltar marked its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner at the Sunborn Hotel, celebrating two decades of support for children, young people and families across Gibraltar.  The event brought together supporters, volunteers, trustees, partners and guests who have contributed to the charity’s work since it was founded in 2006. Proceedings opened with a performance by the GAMPA Choir,...

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Most Australian young people still on social media despite ban, study suggests 

By Aine Fox, Press Association Social Affairs Correspondent  Eight in 10 Australian young people reported still accessing social media in the months after a ban for under-16s took effect, according to research.  The findings from a small study of the initial impacts of the world-first ban suggested “insufficient evidence of any substantive early effects”, the University of Newcastle,...

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June temperature record broken for third time as UK swelters in heat 

By Emily Beament, Press Association Environment Correspondent   The record for the UK’s hottest June day has been broken for the third time on Wednesday, with a provisional temperature of 36C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976.  The record was broken when provisional temperatures reached 36C in Wisley, Surrey, and Gosport, Hampshire, the...

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Irregular migration through southern Spain sees sharp decline, report says

In its latest report, covering the year 2025, the Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado (CEAR, a Spanish NGO which offers aid and support for refugees) has recorded a significant drop in traffic between northern Morocco and Spain.  While the Strait was considered the main gateway for irregular arrivals into Europe during the 1990s and 2000s, patterns have undergone what CEAR described as a substantial change and the coast between...

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Artists and citizens capture end of the border through collective project

Artists and citizens from both sides of the border are contributing to a collective contemporary art project in La Línea exploring memories, experiences and imaginings linked to Gibraltar and the frontier as discussions continue over the border’s future. The initiative, titled Arriba con ella, is being held at the Galería Manuel Alés until June 26...