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Beaches and swimming areas in Gibraltar get makeover before start of summer bathing season

WORKERS have been painting, repairing and landscaping beaches and bathing areas to get them ready for the busy summer season. Authorities set up a new

2 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

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Gibraltar University teams up with Ministry of Justice to launch online survey for domestic abuse victims

A UNIVERSITY of Gibraltar professor will be helping the Ministry of Justice run an online survey for victims and survivors of domestic violence to describe

2 Jun, 2023 @ 09:00

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‘HEARTBREAKING’: Nautilus Project chief says OS 35 oil spill was ‘extremely detrimental’ to Gibraltar

A MARINE protection group has highlighted the ‘heart-breaking’ Gibraltar oil spill that will affect local sea life for ‘at least a decade’. Nautilus Project co-founder

1 Jun, 2023 @ 09:15

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Top campaigner Tony Juniper heads line-up of speakers at Gibraltar green building summit

WORLD-renowned campaigner Tony Juniper will be the keynote speaker at a June conference on building sustainably in Gibraltar. The former WWF UK executive director and

31 May, 2023 @ 17:01

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Gibraltar deputy chief minister meets Commonwealth leaders in London to discuss closer links

GIBRALTAR’S second in command updated the Commonwealth secretary general on EU treaty talks and community activities in London meetings. Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia met

31 May, 2023 @ 16:12

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Gibraltar mayor presents public health and elderly care services with Freedom of the City award

THE mayor of Gibraltar honoured the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) and Elderly Residential Services (ERS) with the Freedom of the City for their work during

28 May, 2023 @ 09:00

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Customs officers find two tonnes of hash valued at £9 million floating in the sea east of Gibraltar

CUSTOMS officers have seized two tonnes of hashish they found floating in British waters on the eastern side of the Rock. Authorities worked out that

27 May, 2023 @ 09:30

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Food-lovers look forward to tasty treats as Gibraltar’s ever popular Calentita festival returns after COVID-19

FOOD-LOVERS in Gibraltar and all the way along the Costa del Sol will be whetting their lips at the return of the ever popular Calentita

27 May, 2023 @ 09:00

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WATCH: UK Met Office predicts heavy rainfall for Gibraltar from Friday night through to Saturday morning

MORE heavy rain is on its way to Gibraltar and south Spain Friday evening, posing a risk of flooding as it continues all night until

26 May, 2023 @ 18:10

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Swiss ambassador to UK gets latest EU talks update from Chief Minister during visit to Gibraltar

SWITZERLAND’S ambassador to the United Kingdom called in at Number Six Convent Place to see Gibraltar leaders and get the latest on EU talks. Ambassador

26 May, 2023 @ 17:34

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New killer whale incident as sail boat is damaged off coast of Spain’s Andalucia

ORCA whales caused major damage to a boat off the southern Andalucia coast on Thursday, according to the maritime rescue service. It’s the latest in

26 May, 2023 @ 15:45

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Gibraltar ex-chief minister slams Spain for using ‘anachronistic’ Utrecht Treaty to deny self-determination

“THE Rock of Gibraltar is ours and no one else’s,” Gibraltar’s minister for economic development Sir Joe Bossano told the United Nations Pacific Seminar in

26 May, 2023 @ 09:22

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New Natural History museum plans to open this autumn at Parson’s Lodge in south of Gibraltar

A NEW Natural History Museum is set to open this autumn at the Parson’s Lodge building overlooking Camp Bay in the south of Gibraltar. Gibraltar

25 May, 2023 @ 09:45

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CLIMATE CHANGE: Government propose smart traffic light system and greywater recycling to reach Net Zero

A SMART traffic light system to stop cars polluting the air while in a queue and greywater recycling systems for new developments could soon help

25 May, 2023 @ 09:30

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

Departing mayor Christian Santos bids emotional farewell to different Gibraltar groups in farewell evenings

GIBRALTAR’S mayor Christian Santos has held two farewell evenings with Gibraltar organisations and associations he has supported during his time in the role. With only

25 May, 2023 @ 09:00

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Gibraltar’s top play to get a pop at the big time in UK National Drama Festival in Coventry

THE winners of Gibraltar’s annual drama festival will compete in the UK National Drama Festival in July, the Rock’s cultural agency said. The play ‘Signed,

24 May, 2023 @ 13:30

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Gibraltar and Channel Islands learn how to fight terrorist funding schemes in Rock’s university course

POLICE and financial crime experts from Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey took part in a three-day course to learn about how to spot

24 May, 2023 @ 09:45

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Gibraltar deputy leader meets US lawmakers during UK-organised visit to Washington DC

GIBRALTAR’S Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia met with members of the US Congress in Washington DC as part of a pandemic-suspended UK programme. Garcia updated

24 May, 2023 @ 09:00

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‘HUMBLING’: Gibraltar eye doctor helps out Guatemalan children get glasses on top London hospital charity trip

AN eye specialist from Gibraltar has said she was humbled by taking part in a non-profit trip with a world-famous London eye hospital testing the

24 May, 2023 @ 08:30

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UK’s Young Shakespeare Company puts on ‘Hamlet’ for over 2,500 students from Gibraltar schools

THE Young Shakespeare Company kept over 2,500 students from Gibraltar’s upper primary and secondary school on the edge of their seats last week. The UK

23 May, 2023 @ 16:44

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Gibraltar Year 12 student wins prize for her creative writing in competition with three other countries

AN A-LEVEL student from Westside School won a trophy for her storytelling skills after local judge Jonathan Pizzaro praised her ‘strong sense of place’. Angelina

23 May, 2023 @ 15:11

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Gibraltar man who drove into wall at almost four times drink drive limit jailed

A GIBRALTAR man who drove a vehicle into a wall while nearly four times over the drink driving limit will spend three months in prison.

22 May, 2023 @ 14:47

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Gibraltar leads charge for British territories’ nature at environment ministers online council meeting

GIBRALTAR helped members of the British family of nations boost their nature at last week’s council of Environment Ministers of overseas territories. The Rock’s minister

22 May, 2023 @ 14:13

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Scientists converge on Gibraltar University to work out how to preserve ‘unique’ Windmill Hill Flats

SCIENTISTS from around the globe took part in a two-day workshop at the University of Gibraltar on how best to preserve Windmill Hill Flats. Minister

20 May, 2023 @ 09:00

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New minor injury unit slashes waiting times for about half of A&E patients at Gibraltar hospital

A NEW system of treating people with minor injuries in Gibraltar in a separate queue has slashed waiting times at the A&E ward of St

19 May, 2023 @ 14:50

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Gibraltar signs up to Leipzig declaration to make cycling a mode of transport for all at annual summit

GIBRALTAR’S transport minister Paul Balban joined political leaders from across Europe in Leipzig, Germany to discuss how to promote cycling in cities recently. Balban, a

19 May, 2023 @ 13:48

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