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Andalucia’s rampant narco activity moves closer to Gibraltar after nearly two tonnes of petrol are found stashed in caves high up on the Rock

POLICE in Gibraltar have seized nearly two tonnes of petrol used to fuel notorious ‘narcolancha’ boats funnelling drugs into southern Spain in the latest sign

10 Jun, 2026 @ 07:30

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Spain and Gibraltar in fresh row after raw sewage discharge closes Spanish beach for over a week – with ‘burst pipe’ in La Linea to blame

A FRESH row has erupted between Spain and Gibraltar over raw sewage contamination in the Strait – with both sides pointing the finger across the

8 Jun, 2026 @ 17:08

Andalucia·Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

Fugitive drug lord ‘the Messi of hashish’ who vanished seven years ago named as mastermind behind narco tunnel network connecting Spain with Morocco

A FUGITIVE drug kingpin known as the ‘Messi of hashish’ has been identified by Spanish investigators as the alleged mastermind behind a network of tunnels

8 Jun, 2026 @ 16:29

Crime & Law·Gibraltar

World Cup warm-up match in Spanish border town cancelled over Ebola outbreak fears

A WORLD Cup warm-up fixture between Chile and Democratic Republic of Congo due to be played in La Linea has been cancelled amid concerns over

4 Jun, 2026 @ 13:45

Gibraltar·Health·Lead·Sport

WATCH: Gibraltar firefighters battle blaze at high-end Ocean Village apartment complex

THIS is the concerning moment a powerful blaze broke out at a high-end apartment complex located in Gibraltar’s sought-after Ocean Village marina. Firefighters were called

4 Jun, 2026 @ 10:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Researchers discover 134 shipwrecks off Gibraltar – making the bay one of Europe’s richest underwater graveyards

SPANISH researchers have discovered a trove of 134 wrecked ships at the bottom of the sea off Gibraltar – in what they say represents an

27 May, 2026 @ 17:05

Andalucia·Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Gibraltar seizes half a tonne of cocaine hidden in ships docking for fuel in latest drug trafficking blow

AUTHORITIES in Gibraltar have seized nearly half a tonne of cocaine with an estimated street value of €29 million after discovering bales of the Class-A

24 May, 2026 @ 09:50

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

WATCH: Massive 22,000-litre palm oil spill sparks alarm in the Bay of Gibraltar

A MAJOR environmental operation has been launched after 22,000 litres of palm oil spilled into the sea from the port of Algeciras. The accidental release

18 May, 2026 @ 17:30

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

Whales in the Strait of Gibraltar are forced to scream at the top of their voices as shipping noise drowns them out

The waters of the Strait of Gibraltar have become so noisy that whales are being pushed to their biological limits just to be heard. The

16 May, 2026 @ 09:00

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

Guardia Civil vessel escorted away after approaching British nuclear submarine in Strait of Gibraltar – as Spanish navy runs its biggest annual war games nearby

SPAIN’S Guardia Civil breached the security cordon of a British nuclear submarine arriving at Gibraltar on Thursday as military activity in the Strait heats up.

15 May, 2026 @ 14:16

Gibraltar·International Affairs·Lead

Africa’s third tallest building finally opens across the Strait of Gibraltar – but can we see it from Spain?

AFRICA’S third tallest skyscraper has officially opened just across the Strait of Gibraltar in Morocco. But it is unlikely the Spanish-designed tower will be visible

15 May, 2026 @ 13:15

Gibraltar·Lead·Property

Gibraltar’s monkeys to be fitted with high-tech GPS collars in new study to track movements on the Rock

A HANDFUL of Gibraltar’s famous monkeys are set to have their every move tracked as part of a new study into their behaviour. Six of

14 May, 2026 @ 12:12

Animals·Gibraltar·Lead

Spain’s security services reveal 600 narco speedboats prowl the Strait of Gibraltar after two Guardia Civil die in high-speed pursuit

NARCO speedboats are becoming increasingly aggressive in Spanish waters, a report has revealed – with some now reportedly armed with ‘weapons of war.’ More than

14 May, 2026 @ 11:44

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

Largest nuclear submarine in US Navy makes rare visit to Gibraltar in snub to nearby American military base in Spain

THE largest nuclear submarine in the US navy has docked in Gibraltar, bypassing the nearby American naval base in Rota. The USS Alaska made a

11 May, 2026 @ 17:45

Gibraltar·International Affairs·Lead

Job opening: Part-Time Mathematics Teacher Opportunity at GGHS

GIBRALTAR Girls’ High School (GGHS) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic part-time Mathematics Teacher to join its friendly and supportive team. The school is

8 May, 2026 @ 16:04

Gibraltar·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Elon Musk’s Starlink service lands in Gibraltar – but what exactly is the satellite internet system?

A NEW satellite-based broadband service has arrived in Gibraltar, promising reliable internet without the need for cables, phone lines or mobile masts. Known as Starlink

1 May, 2026 @ 16:30

Gibraltar·Lead·Technology

Gibraltar reviews terrorism threat level after two Jewish men stabbed in London

THE Rock’s government has met to review the territory’s terrorism threat level following an antisemitic attack in London. Gibraltar’s senior officials have confirmed that the

1 May, 2026 @ 15:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Fears for Gibraltar monkeys as they’re spotted ‘eating mud after consuming junk food from tourists’

GIBRALTAR’s monkeys have started eating mud to settle their stomachs after consuming fast food from tourists, a new study finds. Scientists have discovered that the

23 Apr, 2026 @ 15:31

Animals·Gibraltar·Lead

Elysium Bayside breaks ground on a new vision for living in Gibraltar

THURSDAY, March 26 marked a defining moment for Gibraltar’s evolving urban landscape, as Elysium Bayside officially broke ground in a ceremony that brought together senior

22 Apr, 2026 @ 10:48

Gibraltar·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Gibraltar to install massive network of overlapping facial recognition and CCTV cameras ahead of Spain border removal

GIBRALTAR is installing an extensive security camera network around its key avenues as the Rock prepares for the removal of the border with Spain. The

17 Apr, 2026 @ 10:50

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Tragedy as two starving horses that ‘could barely walk’ are put down just weeks after being rescued from abusive trader in Campo de Gibraltar

TWO of the ten horses that belonged to a recently jailed trader have perished after rescuers were ‘physically unable to rehabilitate them’. The pair were

14 Apr, 2026 @ 18:25

Animals·Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

EXPLAINER: Why have encounters with orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar collapsed by 80% in just two years?

ORCA encounters in the Strait of Gibraltar have dropped dramatically, falling by around 80% in just two years . As a result, sailboats operating in the

3 Apr, 2026 @ 15:25

Animals·Environment·EXPLAINER·Gibraltar·Lead

Back to the Classics: The must-see Gibraltar show transporting fans back in time through music

HEAD to the Rock on 29 May for the fourth iteration of Back to the Classics, where Gibraltar’s finest musicians take to the stage. On

3 Apr, 2026 @ 12:40

Entertainment·Gibraltar·Sponsored Article

Removal of hard border between Spain and Gibraltar pushed back three months – but Rock residents will NOT be subject to the EU’s new Entry/Exit system

PLANS to remove the hard border between Spain and Gibraltar have been delayed by three months, with the new target date set for July 15

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:02

Brexit·Gibraltar·Lead

WATCH: Real Madrid fans taunt Manchester city centre with chants of ‘Gibraltar español’ before Champions League tie

REAL Madrid fans visiting the north of England for a crunch Champions League tie used the opportunity to taunt the locals with chants of ‘Gibraltar

19 Mar, 2026 @ 10:10

Gibraltar·Lead·Sport

Giant whale shark spotted in Strait of Gibraltar as warm-water tropical fish are increasingly making Spanish waters their home

A GIANT whale shark has been spotted in the Strait of Gibraltar as warm-water tropical fish are increasingly making Spanish waters their home. This animal

16 Mar, 2026 @ 14:15

Animals·Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar

Andalucia’s rampant narco activity moves closer to Gibraltar after nearly two tonnes of petrol are found stashed in caves high up on the Rock

Spain and Gibraltar in fresh row after raw sewage discharge closes Spanish beach for over a week – with ‘burst pipe’ in La Linea to blame

Fugitive drug lord ‘the Messi of hashish’ who vanished seven years ago named as mastermind behind narco tunnel network connecting Spain with Morocco

World Cup warm-up match in Spanish border town cancelled over Ebola outbreak fears

WATCH: Gibraltar firefighters battle blaze at high-end Ocean Village apartment complex

Researchers discover 134 shipwrecks off Gibraltar – making the bay one of Europe’s richest underwater graveyards

Gibraltar seizes half a tonne of cocaine hidden in ships docking for fuel in latest drug trafficking blow

WATCH: Massive 22,000-litre palm oil spill sparks alarm in the Bay of Gibraltar

Whales in the Strait of Gibraltar are forced to scream at the top of their voices as shipping noise drowns them out

Guardia Civil vessel escorted away after approaching British nuclear submarine in Strait of Gibraltar – as Spanish navy runs its biggest annual war games nearby

Africa’s third tallest building finally opens across the Strait of Gibraltar – but can we see it from Spain?

Gibraltar’s monkeys to be fitted with high-tech GPS collars in new study to track movements on the Rock

Spain’s security services reveal 600 narco speedboats prowl the Strait of Gibraltar after two Guardia Civil die in high-speed pursuit

Largest nuclear submarine in US Navy makes rare visit to Gibraltar in snub to nearby American military base in Spain

Elon Musk’s Starlink service lands in Gibraltar – but what exactly is the satellite internet system?

Gibraltar reviews terrorism threat level after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Fears for Gibraltar monkeys as they’re spotted ‘eating mud after consuming junk food from tourists’

Elysium Bayside breaks ground on a new vision for living in Gibraltar

Gibraltar to install massive network of overlapping facial recognition and CCTV cameras ahead of Spain border removal

Tragedy as two starving horses that ‘could barely walk’ are put down just weeks after being rescued from abusive trader in Campo de Gibraltar

EXPLAINER: Why have encounters with orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar collapsed by 80% in just two years?

Back to the Classics: The must-see Gibraltar show transporting fans back in time through music

Removal of hard border between Spain and Gibraltar pushed back three months – but Rock residents will NOT be subject to the EU’s new Entry/Exit system

WATCH: Real Madrid fans taunt Manchester city centre with chants of ‘Gibraltar español’ before Champions League tie

Giant whale shark spotted in Strait of Gibraltar as warm-water tropical fish are increasingly making Spanish waters their home

Alicante hits two million residents and GDP doubles in 25 years – but still ranks 45th out of 52 Spanish provinces for wealth per capita

Nearly four in ten Brits would pass on a holiday to Spain over ‘three-hour’ EES border queues, major study warns

Welcome to Barcelona, Leo: Man is gunned down in the street as Pope prepares to inaugurate Sagrada Familia tower

Where to catch Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona today: Prison, Montserrat and a historic Sagrada Familia mass on the centenary of Gaudi’s death

Popular Costa Blanca street market raided with 12 traders arrested for selling fake football shirts ahead of the World Cup

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