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Public warned to keep social distance or face new COVID-19 wave in Gibraltar

The virus is still out there and a new wave of infections could paralyse Gibraltar again if people do not respect the new normal, said the health minister.

Locals unhappy as new traffic measures introduced to help air quality in Gibraltar

Opposition has grown to a pilot plan for the closure of Line Wall Road to traffic from the start of June, with a petition raising nearly 3,000 signatures.

The moment Gibraltar Chief Minister shed a tear as he recalled anguish of COVID-19

THE elected leader of Gibraltar spoke of 'staring into the abyss' at the possible death of a tenth of the population as the reality of COVID-19 sunk in.

10 things you probably didn’t know about Gibraltar’s new Governor

Sir David Steel, Vice Admiral and Second Sea Lord, will be Gibraltar's new Governor from June after being today confirmed to be taking the post.

Drink driving continues in Gibraltar as COVID-19 active cases rise slightly

Three drunk driving arrests as the number of active cases of COVID-19 on the Rock has risen slightly from two to four, the first increase in ten days.

Chief Minister goes ahead with Gibraltar unlocking despite three new COVID-19 cases

Total numbers of coronavirus cases jumped to five, as government went to Phase Two of 'Unlock the Rock' which will stop going out being a crime.

Confusion as Gibraltar beaches fill up all day despite 30 minute rule

The amount of people going to the beach has increased with people staying longer than the 30 minutes limit as parents started taking children there.

Hundreds dispersed from beach party as people test lockdown freedoms

There are now five active cases of COVID-19 on the Rock, two which are cross frontier workers as 300 people were dispersed after drinking at Little Bay.

New rules for e-scooters in Gibraltar as parking scheme gets green light

UNDER new laws to be discussed in parliament, e-scooters would have to be ridden by over-17s, at a max speed of 25 km/h and equipped with a bell or horn.

Gibraltar Government urges extra care at beaches while COVID cases rise

There are not enough fully-trained lifeguards to start taking care of the beaches, said the Chief Minister after a few sea rescues in recent days.

Chief Minister thanks Gibraltar in Parliament for COVID-19 response

With the number of active COVID-19 cases rising to 11, the Gibraltar Parliament met today for the first time since March 20.

Gibraltar-based children’s charity founder in ‘shock’ after getting UEFA cash

Help Me Learn Africa has won a €50,000 grant from UEFA after being nominated by the Gibraltar FA, which has overwhelmed the local founder of the charity.

How Gibraltar’s own contact tracing phone app will work in the fight against COVID-19

The Gibraltar Government has been developing a contact tracing app with big technology companies like Apple and Google, to be made public in mid-June.

Gibraltar moves into Phase 3 of ‘Unlock the Rock’ with 12 local active COVID-19 cases

Restaurants and cafes opened for the first time in two and a half months as buses started to work today as the lockdown continued to be released.

COVID-19: Touching Gibraltar’s monkeys to be made an offence amid fears they could die from coronavirus

TOUCHING Gibraltar’s famous monkeys will be made an offence, the Government has announced. The move is a response to fears that the Rock’s 300 Barbary...

Four Gibraltar schools shut down after bacteria behind Legionnaire’s disease found in water systems

FOUR schools in Gibraltar have been forced to close after the bacteria which causes Legionnaire's Disease was discovered in their water systems. The Ministry of...

Gibraltar remains hopeful for tourism as COVID-19 temporarily shuts down industry

Gibraltar is hopeful for tourism in the future as COVID-19 wrecks havoc on the industry worldwide. There are now 20 active cases in the territory.

Three La Linea youths arrested on drug smuggling charges after sea chase

Three youths from La Linea de la Concepcion and a fourth person from Ceuta have been arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling on Monday.

Attention parents: Arty activities for Gibraltar children at JMH

Culture is back on the menu with some exciting activities for young children at John Mackintosh Hall, which will come in handy after schools shut in March.

Cat-astrophe avoided as over 40 cats freed from La Linea home

THE cats were rescued by a feline charity from the squalid home of a senile woman in the Bellavista neighbourhood of La Linea last Tuesday.

COVID-19 caused by nature disdain, says Gibraltar Government

The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder we need to care for nature like we care for ourselves, said the Gibraltar Government on World Environment Day.

BREAKING: Confusion over Gibraltar frontier continues after opening is delayed

Gibraltarians are now being allowed to enter Spain for the first time in nearly three months after early morning story was confirmed by frontier police.

COVID-19: Gibraltar begins to return to ‘normal’ after months in lockdown

There are now 11 active cases of COVID-19 on the Rock and over 9030 tests have been done on its population. Vehicle arrivals into the rock is down by 63% compared to last year.

Spain determined to improve workers’ rights as talks begin with UK over Gibraltar’s relationship post-Brexit

REPRESENTATIVES of Spain and the United Kingdom will meet Tuesday this week as negotiations begin concerning the future of Gibraltar post-Brexit. Both nations have been...

Gibraltar Police Commissioner retires two years into his four year term

The Chief of Police in Gibraltar has announced his retirement after holding his post for two years and serving in the force for 36 years.

Gibraltar residents are FINALLY able to cross into Spain to see loved ones

Locals will now be able to cross the border to Spain as long as they can prove that they are active residents of the Rock but must respect restrictions.

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