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Spanish border guards are blamed for hours-long delays at the Gibraltar frontier crossing this week

LONG land frontier delays of two-wheeled vehicles that caused commuter anger this week were caused by Spanish border guards, the Government of Gibraltar said. Spanish...

Woman facing trial in Gibraltar for £3 million fraud after allegedly putting cheques into her own bank account

NEARLY 400 people have been summoned by a Gibraltar court for jury service ahead of a £3 million fraud case. Gillian Balban of Varyl Begg...

Gibraltar on high-alert for plastic pellets washing up on its beaches after sightings were reported in nearby Tarifa

THE recent environmental crisis on the shores of northern Spain, marked by the spill of plastic pellets into the ocean, has prompted immediate action...

New Gibraltar minister continues to work occasional shifts with his former ambulance service colleagues

A GIBRALTAR minister is continuing to take occasional shifts with his beloved ambulance service three months after being voted into government. Minister for Sports, Industrial...

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Dear Olive Press readers online, You only have until tomorrow to take advantage of our special New Year sale with an incredible 50% off the...

Female ‘mentorship’ programme returns to Gibraltar: Dozens of women to receive leadership and management training from the government

A FIFTH cycle of the Gibraltar government’s mentorship programme that has already given over 100 women leadership and management training, will run as from...

Dentists in Gibraltar take industrial action over ‘lack of staff and support’

DENTISTS at the Gibraltar’s public health service are taking industrial action because of ‘staff reductions and lack of support from management’, a statement said. The...

New ‘beacon of hope’ offers young people drop-in service in Gibraltar to ‘more promising future’ in work or training

A NEW ‘beacon of hope’ in Gibraltar will help young people who do not have a job, are not in education or training find...

Exhibition celebrating GBC’s 60 years making TV and radio programmes opens at Gibraltar art gallery

AN exhibition that celebrates Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation’s 60 years making television and radio programmes will run until the end of January. ‘A Legacy of Vision...

Boutique hotel, art gallery, children’s art centre and restaurant to be built in Gibraltar town centre

A BOUTIQUE hotel, restaurant, art gallery, children’s art centre and cafe will be built at a historical building in Gibraltar’s town centre. The Rock’s Development...

EU Treaty: Chief Minister pledges to seal the deal within first half of 2024 in New Year’s Message

THE Chief Minister has said he believes that Gibraltar could have a ‘safe and secure’ EU treaty ‘in the first half of 2024’. In his...

Historical book about Gibraltar links with 16,000 hectare Almoraima park gets government backing

A HISTORICAL book about Gibraltar’s connection with the surrounding area at the beginning of the 20th Century is being released with government support. Author Maria...

Gibraltar will ‘rebrand’ this year to attract more visitors: Tourism minister to push ‘Britain in the sun’ image and the...

GIBRALTAR’S tourism minister is ‘working on a rebrand of Gibraltar that will be launched in April’, he told a local radio programme. Minister Christian Santos...

Brexit regret: Majority of Brits say leaving the EU has completely failed for the UK

BREXIT has hurt the economy, increased prices and made stopping illegal immigration tougher than ever, a large majority in the UK think. The findings of...

How Gibraltar airport remains an important military asset to the UK – complicating Spain’s demand to share the runway...

AS the Brexit treaty for Gibraltar falters over claims for joint use of its airport, a local enthusiast has pointed out that 58 military...

New Year sale on all of our subscription packages

Dear Olive Press readers online, We are launching a special New Year sale on all of our subscription packages, with an incredible 50% off for the...

Gibraltar Three Kings Cavalcade: Floats get finishing touches as organisers ask for more funding

VOLUNTEERS have been putting together the finishing touches on 14 colourful floats that will take to the streets on Friday night for Gibraltar’s Three...

Why does Spain celebrate January 5 with a Three Kings Parade?

DIFFERENT versions of the Three Kings’ parade will take place across Spain and Gibraltar from January 5. The religious events known as the ‘Cabalgata de...

Flight from Gibraltar to London makes emergency landing due to ‘fumes in the cockpit’

A FLIGHT from Gibraltar to Heathrow was forced to make an emergency landing in France because of smoke in the cockpit. The British Airways flight...

Just monkeying around: Police boat helps rescue Gibraltar baby macaque trapped beside famous seaside cave

A POLICE boat moved in to rescue a young Gibraltar monkey that was stranded on the cliffs close to Gorham’s Cave Wednesday. The Royal Gibraltar...

The highs and lows of Gibraltar’s 2023: Diplomats fail to agree an EU treaty as Picardo and Sanchez retain...

THE year 2023 has proven to be another milestone in Gibraltar’s post-Brexit limbo but a lot more happened that stole the headlines. Here are...

Former government minister and Gibraltar International Bank chief star in New Year Awards List

CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo praised former Digital and Financial Services minister Albert Isola who proudly received notice of a CBE in the New Year’s...

Spanish police seize over €117,000 in contraband tobacco smuggled from Gibraltar during raids in Spain’s Andalucia

SPANISH police have seized 26.000 cigarette packs smuggled from Gibraltar valued at €117,000 in two separate raids in Spain’s Andalucia. Guardia Civil agents arrested at...

Police charge Gibraltar man with assault, threats to kill and fear of violence after ex-partner turns him in just...

A MAN who allegedly beat up and threatened a former woman partner just after Christmas was arrested and charged by the Royal Gibraltar Police. Riyen...

Sir David Steel gives his last Christmas message as Governor of Gibraltar ahead of being replaced next year

GOVERNOR of Gibraltar Sir David Steel reflected on ‘the huge privilege’ it had been to represent the ruling monarchs on the Rock in his...

‘Total blackout’ leaves Gibraltar without any power for over an hour

GIBRALTAR residents getting to work after the three-day long Christmas weekend were forced to rely on candles and natural light on Tuesday morning. ‘A total...

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