El Martillo announces 150 jobs amid scrutiny over financing of acquisitions 

El Martillo announces 150 jobs amid scrutiny over financing of acquisitions 

26th August 2026

El Martillo Group said this week that it will be recruiting 150 people across its businesses in Gibraltar, which range from wholesale, restaurants and catering to marine services, metal recycling and waste management, cosmetics, fashion, security and property holding.  The fourth-generation Gibraltar family business said it envisaged training for diverse roles in different sectors where it operates.  “The...

Bumper cars shut at Gibraltar Fair following eye injury reports

25th August 2026

The adult bumper cars attraction at the Gibraltar Fair was closed last night after up to 10 teenagers were treated for eye injuries linked to small fragments becoming embedded in their eyes. The incidents were reported to the GHA for treatment overnight and Gibraltar Cultural Services said the decision followed advice from the GHA Medical...

Miss Gibraltar top five in European leg of Miss World head-to-head challenge

25th August 2026

Miss Gibraltar Julia Horne was selected by a Miss World judging panel as one of the top five in the Europe section of the head-to-head challenge. The head-to-head challenge is a section of the pageant where contestants deliver speeches about their personal stories, passions and ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ charitable projects. Miss Horne took to...

Cycling network to expand as Govt poised to enforce e-scooter rules

25th August 2026

Gibraltar’s cycling lane network is set to expand with new links planned through Chatham, the Watergardens area and the south district, while the Government is preparing to begin enforcement of e-scooter regulations. The Minister for Transport, Dr John Cortes, said a relatively small stretch of cycle lane along the new Chatham development would link the...

Businesses and workers report positive first month under new border arrangements

18th August 2026

Businesses, workers and institutions in La Linea and the Campo have given a generally positive assessment of the first month of Treaty implementation, although they expect a clearer picture to emerge around September.  The fluidity of movement is being seen as offsetting queues and initial adjustments at the commercial customs border, particularly during La Línea’s fair days.  La Línea...

A charity convoy crosses from Algeciras to Ceuta

10th August 2026

The Catalan association Border Resistance has organised a convoy from different parts of Spain to deliver three vans of aid to NGOs working with migrants in Ceuta.  The organisation's spokesperson, Shadi, said Border Resistance had worked with associations in Barcelona, the Basque Country, Madrid, Cádiz, Málaga and Algeciras.  In Algeciras, three vans were loaded with...

Spain restores border checks for travellers from Italy

7th August 2026

Spain will temporarily reinstate border controls for travellers arriving from Italy from Saturday after a diplomatic dispute over the Ceuta migrant crisis and the application of the Schengen agreement escalated. The Spanish Government said the temporary measures will apply at ports and airports from 12am on August 8 until 12am on September 7, "unless changing...

Spain urges Italy to lift border controls before Monday

7th August 2026

Spain has urged Italy to lift border controls introduced after the migrant crisis in Ceuta and restore normal Schengen arrangements before Monday, warning it will take "proper measures to protect the interests and dignity of its citizens" if no action is taken. In a statement issued on Friday, the Spanish Government called on Italy to...