Gibraltar News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

Alarm as Gibraltar coast appears to be engulfed in large brown stain – dredging work for huge Eastside marina development blamed

RESIDENTS in Gibraltar have noticed unusually murky water around The Rock’s east coast, but developers of a big coastal project assure it’s not pollution. The

26 Jun, 2026 @ 18:32

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead·Valencia

Gibraltar proposes tip-off hotline as solution to unexpected treaty problem – how to stop cross-border food deliveries

GIBRALTAR might just have to contend with a brand new form of smuggling once the frontier opens up – cross-border food deliveries. One of the

23 Jun, 2026 @ 16:45

Business & Finance·Gibraltar·Lead

The military base, signing date and a future PP/Vox government: What Gibraltar’s Chief Minister told the Spanish press as the border comes tumbling down

GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister met the Spanish press last week in the iconic Rock Hotel for a personal briefing on what to expect once the border

22 Jun, 2026 @ 16:15

Gibraltar·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain begins tearing down border infrastructure with Gibraltar as frontier opening gathers pace

SPANISH officials have begun dismantling their section of the hard border with Gibraltar as preparations for the implementation of the long-awaited treaty later this summer

19 Jun, 2026 @ 08:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar suffers three-hour power cut during international gaming summit pitching the Rock to investors

GIBRALTAR was plunged into a three-hour blackout after a cascade of failures knocked out power across the entire territory. The outage came on the same

12 Jun, 2026 @ 17:03

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Lead

Wrecking crews arrive at the Gibraltar frontier as the Rock prepares for life with an open border with Spain

DEMOLITION teams have been ordered to begin dismantling the historic structures at the Gibraltar frontier as a vital step towards a future fluid border with

12 Jun, 2026 @ 11:57

Gibraltar·Lead

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

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Alarm as Gibraltar coast appears to be engulfed in large brown stain – dredging work for huge Eastside marina development blamed

Gibraltar proposes tip-off hotline as solution to unexpected treaty problem – how to stop cross-border food deliveries

The military base, signing date and a future PP/Vox government: What Gibraltar’s Chief Minister told the Spanish press as the border comes tumbling down

Spain begins tearing down border infrastructure with Gibraltar as frontier opening gathers pace

Gibraltar suffers three-hour power cut during international gaming summit pitching the Rock to investors

Wrecking crews arrive at the Gibraltar frontier as the Rock prepares for life with an open border with Spain

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

EXCLUSIVE: Life insurance row leaves British expat in fight with Spain’s biggest bank following wife’s death

Three weekend hikes that start at the source of Spain’s mightiest rivers

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A tour of some of the Costa de la Luz’s under-the-radar spots – as the largely unheralded coastal gem girds itself for discovery by British tourists

The quiet corner of Andalucia where the last of Spain’s nomad shepherds still roam

EXCLUSIVE: ‘A rude train driver left us stranded in 35C heat and ruined our holiday – is this how Spain treats its tourists?’

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