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KINGS OF HASHISH: Trial begins for Castaña clan, alleged to have made €30 million from drug trafficking in southern tip of Spain

IT’S taken over a decade, but finally the ‘Kings of Hashish’ are on trial. Brothers Francisco and Antonio Tejon are facing 20 years in prison

23 Apr, 2022 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

Cruising industry looks set to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels as two new ships stop off in Gibraltar

THE Rock welcomed two inaugural cruise calls in one day, as the industry looks set to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. Le Bougainville and the

23 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

Gibraltar·Lead·Travel News

Concerns raised after Spain tightens checks on Brit travellers crossing border from Gibraltar

GIBRALTAR’S government has raised concerns over reports that Spanish police were refusing entry to British tourists at the border unless they could provide ‘valid reason’

19 Apr, 2022 @ 13:15

Brexit·Gibraltar·Lead·Must Read·National News

ON THE UP: BFA takes a look at property development in Gibraltar

GIBRALTAR has undergone a major transformation evolving from a small British Colonial Garrison Town into a self-thriving economy built upon a wide range of commercial

14 Apr, 2022 @ 08:00

Gibraltar·Other News·Property

Wessexes to make Royal summer visit to Gibraltar to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

THE Earl of Wessex Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex are to visit Gibraltar in June to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

1 Apr, 2022 @ 13:45

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Man jailed for child sex offences in Gibraltar

A Gibraltarian man has been handed a 15 month jail sentence after pleading guilty to a string of child sex offences. Karl Bassett, 26, a

30 Mar, 2022 @ 19:30

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Disgrace as Spanish border police stop Ukrainian refugee shipment of 1,500 fleeces and demand 25% tax

A GROUP of big-hearted Brits were left stunned when Spanish customs refused to let a van packed with aid for Ukraine cross from Gibraltar into

23 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Super-yacht seized in Gibraltar under sanctions against Russian oligarchs

A super-yacht belonging to a Russian oligarch with links to the Putin regime was seized by authorities after it docked in Gibraltar on Monday. The

22 Mar, 2022 @ 09:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar government withdraws funding for Miss Gibraltar beauty pageant

THE government of Gibraltar will cease funding the Miss Gibraltar beauty pageant, saying it is ‘no longer appropriate’ for governments to organise such events. The

21 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Mess Dirt Waste Garbage Garbage Bag Dump

Gibraltar and Spain finally reach agreement to move mounds of rubbish to Andalucian landfill

THERE is relief on the rock after an agreement was struck to move mounds of rubbish that have piled up due to a stalling in

9 Mar, 2022 @ 10:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar unveils ‘fastest boat in the bay’ to combat smugglers

THE ‘fastest boat in the bay’ has started patrolling off Gibraltar. It was unveiled on March 2 at Customs House and Chief Minister Fabian Picardo

5 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar prepares its citizens for Brexit ‘no deal’ as negotiations continue

GIBRALTAR has distributed thousands of booklets guiding citizens on what could happen in the event of a ‘no deal’ if ongoing negotiations to strike a

4 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Brexit·Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar post office waives fees for letters and packages to Ukraine

People in Gibraltar who wish to send letters or small parcels to friends and family within Ukraine can do so for free. The Royal Gibraltar

2 Mar, 2022 @ 18:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar bans Russian aircraft and ships in protest at Ukraine invasion

GIBRALTAR has banned Russian aircraft from its airspace and Russian boats from its port in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. The government said

2 Mar, 2022 @ 16:30

Gibraltar·Lead

The friendly face of real estate in Gibraltar and Andalucia who speaks seven languages

Kristina Szekely knows the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar like the back of her hand and many of her clients have become good friends.

28 Feb, 2022 @ 12:00

Gibraltar·Property

Digital NFT art to be shown in world-first exhibition in Gibraltar

A WORLD’S first exhibition in Gibraltar will feature digital artwork by Spanish and expat artists. Xapo Bank will be transformed into the ‘Crypto Art Island’

26 Feb, 2022 @ 10:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar sends well wishes to ‘its rock’ Queen Elizabeth II after she tests positive for COVID 19

GIBRALTAR has sent a message to ‘its rock’ the Queen after she tested positive for COVID-19. On February 20, Buckingham Palace announced that the 95-year-old

21 Feb, 2022 @ 12:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Refugee Children Escape From Malaga, During The Spanish Civil War

Highway to hell: The tragic story of how thousands of people were slaughtered by Franco’s forces as they fled Malaga during Spain’s Civil War

IN one of Spain’s darkest chapters, thousands of civilians were massacred whilst fleeing from Malaga to Almeria in what has been dubbed ‘southern Spain’s Guernica’.

20 Feb, 2022 @ 11:15

Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Get career ready with the University of Gibraltar

THE University of Gibraltar offers students high quality, UK-aligned, employability focussed degrees in a sunny, safe and multicultural location. The University’s focus on career readiness

15 Feb, 2022 @ 15:00

Education·Gibraltar·Lead

OPINION: Isn’t it time Spain had a Royal visit from Her Majesty?

AS Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the Platinum Jubilee becoming the first monarch ever to mark 70 years on the throne, isn’t it about time she

12 Feb, 2022 @ 17:00

Lead·National News·Opinion

Gibraltar finally looks into truth behind Police Commissioner’s shock retirement

GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister has announced a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the sudden retirement of a former police commissioner half way through his term.

7 Feb, 2022 @ 15:00

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‘AND IT WAS ALL DONE IN THE WORST POSSIBLE TASTE’: Controversial comic Jimmy Carr sets Gibraltar dates after Holocaust joke storm

COMEDIAN Jimmy Carr, who has recently caused a storm over a routine about the Holocaust on a Netflix special, is bringing his controversial brand of

6 Feb, 2022 @ 15:45

Entertainment·Gibraltar·Lead

Affordable delays: Gibraltar announces new property developments to meet housing needs

A CONSTANT refrain from the people of Gibraltar has been the call for more affordable housing. In order to try to meet the need, several

2 Feb, 2022 @ 10:00

Gibraltar·Lead·Property

Rock solid: What’s next for Gibraltar’s property market?

SUNSHINE, Schengen and sovereignty. These three words are key to the Gibraltar property market. Throw in ease of border crossings and a friendly tax regime,

1 Feb, 2022 @ 10:45

Gibraltar·Lead·Property