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Tightening of laws in Gibraltar could see life imprisonment for those found in possession of large quantities of petrol

WITH the number of petrol-related incidents continuing to rise on the Rock, the government has proposed a Bill to enforce bigger penalties. Earlier this year,

18 Aug, 2021 @ 13:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Unvaccinated man becomes first person to die from Covid-19 in Gibraltar in months

A UNVACCINATED man aged between 60-65 has died from Covid-19 taking the death count to 95. Officials say the resident died from Covid-19 pneumonitis with

5 Aug, 2021 @ 13:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar budget 2021 confirms 2.5% corporate tax increase

CORPORATE tax will be increased to 12.5% in Gibraltar following a ‘revenue wrecking’ pandemic. In July’s 2021 Budget speech, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced a

26 Jul, 2021 @ 16:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Chief Minister thanks Gibraltar in Parliament for COVID-19 response

With the number of active COVID-19 cases rising to 11, the Gibraltar Parliament met today for the first time since March 20.

28 May, 2020 @ 21:59

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar Government urges extra care at beaches while COVID cases rise

There are not enough fully-trained lifeguards to start taking care of the beaches, said the Chief Minister after a few sea rescues in recent days.

27 May, 2020 @ 22:09

Gibraltar

‘UNLOCK THE ROCK’: Gibraltar eases COVID-19 restrictions on businesses from May 2 onward

LOCALS will be able to head to shops on main-street this Saturday for the first time in Gibraltar since the general lock-down that started on

30 Apr, 2020 @ 20:06

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar lock-down extended to May 22 as active cases go down to FOUR

GIBRALTAR now has only four active cases of COVID-19 after 129 people have recovered in the peninsula as the first BEAT COVID payments are cashed

23 Apr, 2020 @ 20:21

Coronavirus·Gibraltar·Lead

BREAKING: Gibraltar government planning to put in place an EMERGENCY budget for next few months

THE Government of Gibraltar has convened a meeting of Parliament for an emergency budget on Friday.

18 Mar, 2020 @ 14:42

Business & Finance·Gibraltar·Lead

Boris Johnson remains faithful to Gibraltar on talks with the EU

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has once again backed Gibraltar in London meetings on the future relationship with the EU.

12 Mar, 2020 @ 21:22

Gibraltar·Lead

FIVE reasons to vote ‘Yes’ in March 19 abortion referendum

AN abortion expert explained in five easy points why Gibraltar should vote 'Yes' in the abortion referendum as the Chief Minister met a top UK

10 Mar, 2020 @ 16:09

Gibraltar

Political leaders and humanists SLAM ‘ill-judged’ move by religious leaders

Religious leaders have been condemned for trying to link the Nazi Holocaust with abortion in a photo by the Memorial in the park.

4 Mar, 2020 @ 18:12

Gibraltar

Large crowds march for abortion rights in Gibraltar

'We need to trust women' was the message from the wife of the Chief Minister as she gave an impassioned speech at Casemates Square

3 Mar, 2020 @ 19:35

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar included in future EU talks by the UK against Spanish wishes

THE Rock’s Chief Minister said he was ‘very pleased’ at Gibraltar’s inclusion in the UK negotiation mandate on the future EU relationship.

27 Feb, 2020 @ 20:08

Gibraltar·Lead

Campo mayors ask Madrid for ‘fluid frontier’ with Gibraltar

Ftontier fluidity with Gibraltar has been the main demand from the neighouring towns when they met with the Spanish Foreign Affairs minister in Madrid.

24 Feb, 2020 @ 19:08

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar Chief Minister SLAMS anti-abortion group ahead of referendum

Fabian Picardo spoke up after members of the GPLM said it was ‘inappropriate’ of him to ask people to vote to legalise abortion.

19 Feb, 2020 @ 23:21

Gibraltar

Gibraltar calls for ‘common travel area’ for ‘greater prosperity’

A 'common travel area' would benefit Gibraltar and the surrounding area, said the Deputy Chief Minister in a recent visit to the EU political capital.

19 Feb, 2020 @ 21:19

Gibraltar·Lead

The EU ‘bullying’ of Gibraltar must stop, says deputy leader

A top European thinktank was told Gibraltar feels ‘hard done’ by EU ‘bullying’ of the territory during a recent visit to Brussels.

18 Feb, 2020 @ 20:37

Gibraltar

Gibraltar steps up travel rules for ‘grave threat’ posed by newly named Coronavirus

Stricter measures are being put in place to fight Coronavirus after it emerged ten people recently arrived from Asia are in 'self-isolation' on the Rock.

12 Feb, 2020 @ 15:00

Gibraltar

Governor Ed Davis will be ‘sorely missed’ as he leaves Gibraltar

THE departing governor was praised for being ‘an important part of Team Gibraltar’ by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. A who’s who of Gibraltar said goodbye

12 Feb, 2020 @ 13:12

Gibraltar

Tree planted to recall 50 years since original Gibraltar parliament began

A tree was planted in the Governor's residence to celebrate 50 years since the first meeting of Gibraltar's former House of Assembly.

11 Feb, 2020 @ 22:21

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Grieving parents given two weeks paid leave from work in Gibraltar

All public sector workers whose children pass away will get two weeks off work to overcome the tragedy in a new Gibraltar government initiative.

11 Feb, 2020 @ 16:32

Gibraltar

EXCLUSIVE: Gibraltar business chief optimistic despite Brexit

Brexit has already had a negative impact on Gibraltar and it could get worse if a satisfactory deal is not made with the EU, a

7 Feb, 2020 @ 15:34

Business & Finance·Gibraltar

Gibraltar slammed for ‘archaic’ abortion law by UK body ahead of referendum

THE current abortion law in Gibraltar is ‘archaic and out of date’ according to a top UK charity who is supporting its decriminalisation.

4 Feb, 2020 @ 16:39

Gibraltar

The EU needs to respect its own values in talks, says Gibraltar Chief Minister in Brexit Day speech

Gibraltar will only make agreements that will protect its ‘political safety’ at forthcoming EU talks with Spain, said its Chief Minister on Brexit Day.

31 Jan, 2020 @ 23:28

Gibraltar