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Gibraltar makes preparations for a NO DEAL at post-Brexit treaty talks with Spain

UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty had an online meeting with Gibraltar’s Deputy Chief Minister to discuss a no-deal with Spain at their post-Brexit treaty talks. The meeting centred on ‘discussions on

7 Feb, 2024 @ 21:00

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Gibraltar-Spain EU treaty latest: Talks resume in Brussels as deputy leader of the Rock says ‘he is prepared for a no deal’ – but warns it would have ‘serious consequences’

DEPUTY Chief Minister of Gibraltar Joseph Garcia admitted ‘there are some lines we cannot cross’ as he visited Brussels during the latest round of EU treaty talks. British and European Union diplomats

24 Jan, 2024 @ 15:33

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Britain vows to stand by Gibraltar in post-Brexit treaty talks with Spain and will support the Rock’s access to EU markets

BRITAIN has vowed to be ‘steadfast in its support for Gibraltar’ during ongoing EU treaty talks while stating that other overseas territories have been ‘significantly affected’ by Brexit. The statements form part

18 Jan, 2024 @ 07:40

Gibraltar·London

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo with UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty

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 New Year’s message Chief Minister Fabian Picardo

11 Jan, 2024 @ 09:24

European Union·Gibraltar·London·Madrid

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

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 the highlights of the year and a sneak

31 Dec, 2023 @ 15:55

Gibraltar

Gibraltar’s political leaders travel to Spain’s Madrid for ‘practical discussions’ on post-Brexit EU treaty

GIBRALTAR’S top two political leaders are in Spain’s Madrid ‘for technical and practical discussions’ as hopes rise for a deal to settle the territory’s post-Brexit future. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy

20 Dec, 2023 @ 15:45

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Lead·Madrid

Chief Minister claims ‘an economic boom’ awaits Gibraltar and its surrounding area if EU treaty is signed

CHIEF Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo said that a successful EU treaty could bring ‘an economic boom’ to the local area on a leading Spanish radio programme. Picardo’s comments to Angels Barcelo

16 Dec, 2023 @ 09:08

Andalucia·Cadiz·Gibraltar

Gibraltar government lawmaker meets UK politicians to explain EU treaty ‘policy priorities’

UK and Gibraltar ministers met in London to discuss the EU treaty progress and prepare ‘the alternative’ if talks collapse, the Rock’s government said. Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia ironed out the

14 Dec, 2023 @ 16:07

Gibraltar·Lead·London

EU TREATY: Negotiators meet in London as Spain asks for joint use of Gibraltar airport

A 14th round of talks to try to break the deadlock on Gibraltar’s EU treaty started Wednesday in London as Spain pushed for use of the British territory’s airport. Spain’s Foreign Minister

13 Dec, 2023 @ 15:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar Chief Minister says he hopes Christmas ‘good will’ can push EU treaty talks ‘forward’

CHIEF Minister Fabian Picardo said he is hoping the ‘good will’ of Christmas can help push EU treaty talks ‘forward in some way, if we can’. Picardo echoed the words of Gibraltar

6 Dec, 2023 @ 09:09

Gibraltar

Talks FINALLY resume between Spain and UK for EU treaty to govern Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future

TALKS on an EU treaty for Gibraltar started up once again in the city of Malaga between the UK and Spain on Monday. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Dr

5 Dec, 2023 @ 09:00

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Malaga

Spain will send more weapons to Ukraine over 'coming days'

Spain’s foreign minister says he is ‘very close’ to EU treaty on Gibraltar after meeting UK counterpart David Cameron in Brussels

SPAIN’S Foreign Minister said he was ‘very close’ to be able to sign a deal on Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future after meeting his UK counterpart at Tuesday’s NATO summit. Jose Manuel Albares had

29 Nov, 2023 @ 15:46

Gibraltar·Lead·National News

Seven select committees formed by both Gibraltar parties look to tackle urgent issues like Brexit

SEVEN select committees formed this week between the government and opposition in parliament could help transform Gibraltar’s future. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo started the process to form the select committees that will

26 Nov, 2023 @ 09:09

Gibraltar·Politics

ELECTION 2023: All three parties bring in fresh blood as Gibraltar election campaigning starts in earnest

THE GSLP presented four new candidates for the October 12 election as the Liberals swapped out Steven Linares and the GSD put forward six new faces. After Chief Minister Fabian Picardo announced

20 Sep, 2023 @ 15:01

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

San Roque mayor and new member of Spain’s parliament visits Gibraltar caretaker leader

NEW PSOE member of Spain’s parliament and current mayor of San Roque Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix visited Gibraltar to meet the caretaker Chief Minister. Fabian Picardo met Friday with Ruiz Boix at

15 Sep, 2023 @ 17:17

Andalucia·Gibraltar

ELECTION 2O23: Gibraltar’s caretaker Chief Minister claims Spain would prefer rivals over current team

GIBRALTAR’S caretaker Chief Minister Fabian Picardo took another stab at his main election rival, claiming Spain ‘reads everything Mr Azopardi writes’ about an Andorra solution. Picardo told a press conference aired on

15 Sep, 2023 @ 09:25

Gibraltar·Politics

UK Prime Minister and King Charles III send messages of support to Gibraltar on its National Day

HUNDREDS gathered in red and white at Casemates Square to hear Chief Minister Fabian Picardo read out messages of support from UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III on Gibraltar’s

11 Sep, 2023 @ 13:46

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar sets up separate Brits-only queue at frontier after Spain divides citizens into EU and non-EU groups

SPAIN and Gibraltar have started to divide incoming pedestrians at their frontier into queues for EU and UK citizens respectively, causing new frontier delays. After Spain divided pedestrians into EU and non-EU

5 Sep, 2023 @ 09:05

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EXCLUSIVE: Mother of stranded child reveals shock after BA removes ‘crying’ Gibraltar toddler from Heathrow flight

HEATHROW airport staff removed several local people including a woman and a five-year-old from a British Airways flight to Gibraltar over concerns they needed a Schengen visa if the flight was diverted

2 Aug, 2023 @ 08:48

Gibraltar·Lead·Travel News

Piling for foundations starts at Chatham Views on old Westside school site in Gibraltar

CONSTRUCTION work has begun ahead of schedule for the latest set of buildings of the Gibraltar Government’s affordable homes scheme. Situs Construction Group started the noisy piling process to make way for

26 Jul, 2023 @ 14:57

Gibraltar·Lead

Nearly half a million people used Gibraltar airport in 2022, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels, minister says

GIBRALTAR airport finished off 2022 with a 70% increase in passenger movements compared to the year before, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly half a million people arrived or departed via

22 Jul, 2023 @ 09:03

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar Chief Minister vows to fight for ‘exclusive’ British sovereignty in EU Treaty talks

GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister has slammed the GSD Opposition leader for allegedly suggesting an Andorra solution for the Rock that would give Spain a say in its affairs. The issue was the subject

21 Jul, 2023 @ 15:57

Gibraltar·Lead

Chief Minister gives ‘a big yes’ for Gibraltar to get British MP as long as UK respects its full autonomy

CHIEF Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo said he would support getting an MP for the Rock in the House of Commons as long as it keeps its full autonomy. Picardo told a

9 Jul, 2023 @ 09:16

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar leader slams Vox ‘political rhetoric’ and says Spain will not ‘get a finger’ on the Rock

CHIEF Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo has hit out at Spain’s far-right party Vox just weeks from an election that could see it come into government with the Partido Popular. In its

8 Jul, 2023 @ 08:45

Gibraltar·Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

There could be a referendum if EU treaty talks ‘relate to sovereignty’, Gibraltar leader says

THE Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo admitted that there could be a referendum if issues at EU treaty talks ‘relate to sovereignty’ in a recent UK parliamentary hearing. At the House

7 Jul, 2023 @ 09:25

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

No new EU treaty talks planned before Spain July 23 election all threatening Gibraltar with hard Brexit

SPAIN’S Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said that while he would like to sign an EU treaty with the UK on Gibraltar ‘as soon as possible’, it probably would not happen until

23 Jun, 2023 @ 09:00

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