In Spanish Congress, Albares champions ‘historic’ treaty as Sumar says respect for Gibraltarians key to progress 

Transition of operatorship at LNG terminal

8th October 2025

The Minister for Health, Care and Business, who also has responsibility for Public Utilities, Gemma Arias Vasquez, has announced that Shell LNG Gibraltar Ltd (SLGL) will transfer the operations and maintenance of Gibraltar’s LNG terminal from Molgas Energy to px (Gibraltar) Ltd. The terminal, which provides fuel to the Gibraltar Electricity Authority’s power station, has...

Fourth annual Gibraltar Schools Mental Health Festival to focus on happiness and parental wellbeing

8th October 2025

The Department of Education, with the support of GibSams, has announced the fourth annual Gibraltar Schools Mental Health Festival, which will take place from October 8 to 10, 2025. This year’s theme is Mental Health: What Makes You Happy? The festival will include a range of activities across Gibraltar’s schools aimed at encouraging open discussions...

CM hails treaty agreement as ‘triumph of diplomacy’, urges UN to act on delisting Gibraltar

8th October 2025

The political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar represents “a triumph of diplomacy” that removes physical barriers, build bridges and respects the choice of the people of Gibraltar, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo told the UN Fourth Committee on Tuesday. Addressing the UN in New York for the first time after the agreement was sealed...

Condemnation and increased police presence after street fight outside school

7th October 2025

The Department of Education on Tuesday condemned any form of violence and insisted schools act swiftly and appropriately whenever incidents occur. It was reacting after Gibraltar NASUWT raised urgent concerns on Monday following the circulation of videos on social media showing a violent altercation between two secondary school students, during which teachers and members of...

Teachers’ union raises concerns over ‘escalating violence in schools’ 

7th October 2025

Gibraltar NASUWT has raised urgent concerns following the circulation of videos on social media showing a violent altercation between two secondary school students, during which teachers and members of the public were required to intervene.  The teachers’ union said the incident highlights the absence of a comprehensive Safe Handling Policy and reiterated that the Department...

British Forces Gibraltar signs the Pledge for Dyslexia

7th October 2025

Commander British Forces Gibraltar has signed the Pledge to reinforce the commitment to raising awareness and supporting those with dyslexia within the Armed Forces. Last year, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) signed the British Dyslexia Association’s pledge, making a formal commitment to raising awareness of dyslexia across Defence and creating a culture where neurodiverse talent...

Sir Vince Cable to appear at Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025

7th October 2025

Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism, has confirmed the participation of Sir Vince Cable at this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival 2025. Sir Vince Cable is a British politician who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2017 to 2019 and as Member of Parliament for Twickenham from...

Spain’s King Felipe hails ‘historic’ Gibraltar pact in UN address

24th September 2025

Spain’s King Felipe VI hailed the “historic” political agreement for a UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, in which he said the treaty would bring “confidence, legal certainty and stability” to communities either side of the border. Addressing diplomats under the gaze of...

Yvette Cooper appointed UK Foreign Secretary in major reshuffle

5th September 2025

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....

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

4th September 2025

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...

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

3rd September 2025

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...