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UK and Spain sign first treaty over Gibraltar for 300 years in fight against tax fraud

SPAIN and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement to fight tax fraud and money laundering in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The treaty,

5 Mar, 2019 @ 12:24

Gibraltar·Lead

ANOTHER Spanish warship faces off with tiny British Royal Navy boat in Gibraltar

The Royal Navy HMS Sabre pursued the Spanish warship, which is armed with guns, torpedos and mortar weapons

1 Mar, 2019 @ 16:20

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

Gibraltar ’50 years behind’ on abortion and women’s rights, slams local campaigner

The Gibraltarian, who helps run the Breast-Feeding Association, made the comments ahead of International Women’s Day of March 8

1 Mar, 2019 @ 15:50

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UK rejects Spain’s claims that it owns the land Gibraltar airport built on

Spain refuses to acknowledge the UK’s sovereignty over the strip of land in the north of Gibraltar on which the airport sits

1 Mar, 2019 @ 13:32

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics

‘DADDY STABBED MUMMY THEN STABBED HIMSELF’: Gibraltar man facing life for murdering ‘beautiful’ wife also stabbed himself, daughter says

“Daddy was stabbing himself, mummy on the floor, daddy on the floor”

28 Feb, 2019 @ 18:38

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

British 80-year-old fisherman, ex-fireman and former footballer for Gibraltar reveals how he escaped death after dramatic boat crash near Europa Point

He was ‘never afraid’ when he got into trouble during strong winds last Tuesday

27 Feb, 2019 @ 14:45

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GIBRALTAR: Revoking of Article 50 and remaining in EU ‘would be best possible Brexit outcome’

It comes after the UK’s Labour Party announced it would support a second referendum where the choice would be between ‘remain’ and a withdrawal agreement.

26 Feb, 2019 @ 18:42

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Spain threatens UK with legal action over Gibraltar housing plan in latest sovereignty row

If London fails to respond again, then Madrid will be ‘launching whatever legal action it deems most appropriate to defend its position’

26 Feb, 2019 @ 11:53

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics·Property

HOLIDAY HELL: British travellers face FIVE HOUR passport queues at airports in Spain in a no-deal Brexit

The group's study found that an average of 201 hours of additional immigration checks may be required

26 Feb, 2019 @ 11:36

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WATCH: Terrifying moment British Airways plane almost flips over while trying to land in Gibraltar

At one point the plane almost rotates a full 90 degrees while descending into the Rock

25 Feb, 2019 @ 13:28

Gibraltar·Lead·Travel News

DEATH CHEAT: 79-year-old in Gibraltar swims to shore after boat capsizes in dramatic survival feat

Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service treated the ‘shaken’ Gibraltarian, before he was transferred to St Bernard’s Hospital for medical attention

22 Feb, 2019 @ 12:33

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WATCH: Dead sheep mysteriously washes up on Gibraltar beach (WARNING: distressing images)

A post mortem was not carried out on the dead animal that was in a state of decomposition

21 Feb, 2019 @ 18:41

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar ‘colony’ row could see British travellers charged €60 for visas after Brexit

Spain's proposal on Gibraltar's status has been sent back by MEPs for a third time, increasing the risk a visa plan will not be in

20 Feb, 2019 @ 16:18

Gibraltar·Lead·Politics·Travel News

Historic building awards from the Gibraltar Heritage Trust

FOUR buildings in Gibraltar have been awarded coveted awards from the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. The first Group Heritage Award went to The Arches, Gibraltar’s old

20 Feb, 2019 @ 11:16

Gibraltar·Lead·Property

Five Guardia Civil officers jailed in Spain for tobacco smuggling through Gibraltar

The arrest of these Guardia Civil agents marks the second from the Spanish institution in less than a month

19 Feb, 2019 @ 13:44

Crime & Law·Gibraltar·Lead

British expat and Windrush pensioner turning 90 in southern Spain fears being deported back to Caribbean in a no-deal Brexit

Former black cab driver, Basil Moonilall, 89, relies heavily on Spain’s healthcare system after having a throat tumour removed

18 Feb, 2019 @ 12:31

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Spanish navy boat with guns manned in war games with British off Gibraltar for second time in fortnight

Earlier this month, another Spanish warship encroached into British waters off Gibraltar, playing the national of Spain

18 Feb, 2019 @ 11:24

Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Politics

War to be waged against plastic in Gibraltar following deaths of ‘magnificent’ birds

One bird died of starvation after a plastic biscuit wrapper got stuck in its stomach

15 Feb, 2019 @ 11:18

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

World Trade Center Gibraltar celebrates two years of thriving international business

With 100% occupancy and a community of over 1,700 employees working in the award-winning building, World Trade Center Gibraltar is home to established corporate businesses

15 Feb, 2019 @ 09:45

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