46 years later, reflections on image that captured a closed border

AFRS and Customs test sea rescue response for aircraft incidents

6th July 2026

The Airport Fire and Rescue Service and HM Customs have carried out joint training exercises to test their response to an aircraft incident at sea. The exercises, held over recent months, focused on equipment familiarisation and coordination between AFRS and the HM Customs Marine Section. As part of the training, AFRS deployed a liferaft mounted...

Gibraltar industries urged to take part in Careers Fair 2026

6th July 2026

Industry associations, employers and training providers are being invited to take part in Careers Fair 2026, which will showcase employment and training opportunities across Gibraltar. The event will be held at the MUGA at Bayside Sports Complex on Wednesday, November 18, and will be open to the public from 4pm to 8pm. Young people, parents,...

Data centre ‘miracle’ opportunity to cut power costs and boost economic security, Sir Joe says

6th July 2026

Gibraltar could potentially source electricity from North Africa via a “miracle” investment relating to the data centre, which Government Minister Sir Joe Bossano called the “best opportunity” going for the Rock’s economic security.  The planned £1.8 billion Pelagos Data Centres development will only be viable if Gibraltar can import electricity because the Rock cannot generate enough power at a competitive cost.  Responding to questions from Opposition MP Craig...

Swallow nest found, first confirmed in 55 years

6th July 2026

A swallow nest has been found in Gibraltar after an appeal by the Department of the Environment, marking the first confirmed nesting of Barn Swallows on the Rock in more than 55 years. The nest, containing two young birds still to fledge, was located on Sunday in a patio near Main Street after a member...

Moreno secures second term after PP seals coalition deal with Vox

2nd July 2026

Juan Manuel Moreno was on Thursday sworn in as President of the Junta de Andalucía after securing the backing of the Andalusian Parliament following a coalition agreement between the Partido Popular and Vox. Moreno secured 68 votes in favour and 41 against in the second round of the investiture debate, giving him the simple majority...

Commons to debate Gib treaty on July 8 ahead of formal ratification

2nd July 2026

The House of Commons will debate the UK/EU treaty on Gibraltar next week, even before the formal ratification process has commenced. The debate appears in the Commons order paper for Wednesday July 8, where it is listed for 9.30am under the title “That this House has considered the draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar”, with Conservative...

Cross-border exhibition celebrating shared identity closes in La Linea

1st July 2026

A month-long cross-border exhibition exploring the cultural ties between Gibraltar and La Linea has come to an end at the Casa de la Cultura after bringing together artists, historians, community groups and residents from both sides of the border.  Al Cielo con Ella ran throughout June, offering a programme of artistic and community activities that examined the physical and emotional connections between...

Defence plan earmarks £1.9bn for overseas bases and ‘continued support’ for Gib 

30th June 2026

The UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan [Dip] earmarks £1.9 billion for investment in Britain’s overseas bases through to 2030 and expressly sets out continued support for the base in Gibraltar.  The plan was published on Monday and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said an extra £15 billion investment in defence will mean the UK will be ready to fight Russia if Vladimir Putin launches an attack in 2030.  “When...