By Andrew Pearce and Jon Clarke: In the wake of the BP oil disaster in America, Gibraltar is blasted for failing to tackle dangerous oil tankers by Spanish officials

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Yacht owners reap Gib’s bounty

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 28 May, 2010 @ 11:05

Better rates on the Rock has forced Spain to walk the plank

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Gibraltar set to reveal all

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 11 May, 2010 @ 10:16

The Rock’s days as a tax haven may soon be over after it began fiscal talks with Spain

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Wounded Spanish bullfighter jets back to Gibraltar

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 10 May, 2010 @ 12:13

Jose Tomas returns to the rock after being released from hospital in Mexico

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War-time memories invoked in Gibraltar

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 7 May, 2010 @ 16:03

Charity gig to reinvoke memories of the Rock's past in conflict

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Cancer scare in Gibraltar

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 28 Apr, 2010 @ 17:08

EU denounces the Junta for inaction over high levels of illness on the Rock

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The rock cracks down on financial scandals

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 27 Apr, 2010 @ 11:27

Gaps in the rock's financial legislation have been filled to avoid 'Marrache' style scandals

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Capital link threat

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 29 Mar, 2010 @ 18:08

Airline uncertainty has cast a shadow on Gibraltar's direct flight to Madrid

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Legal witch hunt

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 17 Mar, 2010 @ 11:27

Employees of disgraced Gibraltar firm hit out

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Gibraltar rocks

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 12 Mar, 2010 @ 19:03

Forget sunburned ex-pats and cheap booze, Jon Clarke discovers that the Med's little Britain has had a makeover

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Miss World loves Gibraltar

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 28 Feb, 2010 @ 09:00

EXCLUSIVE: In an exclusive interview Miss World tells the Olive Press why returning to southern Spain under a British flag is so special

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Spain nets 500 million euros of Christmas treasure

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 24 Dec, 2009 @ 16:56

US treasure hunting company Odyssey must return 'plundered' spoils to Europe

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UK bank in Spanish property kickback scandal

Jon Clarke (Publisher & Editor) - 2 Nov, 2009 @ 13:47

Executives at RBS creamed off commissions from estate agents fees

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Nazi Gold Train bound for Gibraltar

- 17 Jun, 2009 @ 16:24

Jon Clarke goes on the trail of the millions of dollars of Nazi gold - stolen from the Jews - that ended up in Madrid and eventually, it is alleged, in British hands

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The rock goes green

- 24 Apr, 2008 @ 13:15

By Laura Balfour AN Olive Press campaign to bin plastic bags has been backed by a new environmental group in Gibraltar. No to Plastic Bags (No2PB)...

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Sinking ship feeds flames in new Gib row

- 27 Feb, 2008 @ 11:14

Fears of “catastrophe” as New Flame sinks killing thousands of jellyfishA DIPLOMATIC row has flared up after a ship caused a huge oil slick...

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‘IT’S unfair and disgusting’: Readers affected by UK driving licence debacle share their stories with The Olive Press

Simon Hunter - 2 Oct, 2022 @ 21:45

FIVE calendar months have now passed since British residents of Spain who are without a valid driving licence have been unable to legally take...

Guardia Civil agents injured while catching hash smugglers in Gibraltar Campo city

30 Sep, 2022 @ 16:24

UK Gambling Commission fines Gibraltar-based Betfred nearly £3 million for not checking on hooked gamblers

30 Sep, 2022 @ 15:09

Gibraltar port gives owners May 30 ultimatum to remove oil-polluting ship from its coastal grave

30 Sep, 2022 @ 13:10

Gibraltar government slams military for closing down the airfield at short notice, diverting flights

29 Sep, 2022 @ 16:45

Sewage plant could be back on track after Gibraltar government restarts bidding process

29 Sep, 2022 @ 14:46

Divers are removing more ‘oil pockets’ from the stricken ship off the Gibraltar coast as cleaning continues

29 Sep, 2022 @ 13:31

Gibraltar authorities auction former Russian yacht for cut-price £35 million after March seizure

28 Sep, 2022 @ 18:07

Cruise ship that stayed in Gibraltar is the 16th first arrival this year, government reveals

28 Sep, 2022 @ 16:57

Gibraltar shares its money laundering and migrant smuggling experience in regional UN meetings

28 Sep, 2022 @ 13:48

Making a call or checking the time on mobile phones is now illegal while driving in Gibraltar

27 Sep, 2022 @ 13:59

BULLSEYE: Gibraltar darts players get minister sendoff before European Cup bid

27 Sep, 2022 @ 13:12

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