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What is Spain’s National Day? All you need to know about the holiday that was born in Andalucia

THE ‘National Day of Spain’ (Fiesta Nacional de España) celebrates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, a story which began in Andalucia. The agreement to

12 Oct, 2023 @ 10:23

Andalucia·La Cultura

‘Our Gibraltar’ competition celebrates Gibraltar themed works ahead of National Week

THE annual ‘Our Gibraltar’ exhibition is currently being held at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery. The Minister for Culture, the Hon. Prof. John Cortes, opened the

4 Sep, 2023 @ 17:45

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Pedro Sanchez is greeted with boos at National Day military parade in Spain's Madrid

Pedro Sanchez greeted by boos and jeers at National Day military parade in Spain’s Madrid

SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, was greeted by booing and shouts for his resignation when he arrived at Madrid’s Plaza de Lima on Wednesday for

12 Oct, 2022 @ 16:30

Lead·Madrid·National News

Some 150,000 people take to streets of Barcelona to support Catalan independence

Around 150,000 people took to the streets of Barcelona on Sunday September 11, to celebrate “la Diada”, often described as Catalonia’s National Day, and to

12 Sep, 2022 @ 17:59

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·National News·Politics

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THE ROCK CELEBRATES ITS NATIONAL DAY

THE hottest date on Gibraltar’s annual calendar is on 10 September, when it celebrates its historic National Day. This year, the Rock marks its 55th

7 Sep, 2022 @ 20:37

Gibraltar·Lead·Other News

WHAT’S ON AT GIBRALTAR’S OCEAN VILLAGE FOR NATIONAL DAY

ON National Day, the most important event of the year for the Rock, Gibraltar’s thriving Ocean Village is adding to the celebrations by serving up

7 Sep, 2022 @ 20:32

Food & Drink·Gibraltar·Lead·Sponsored·Travel Andalucia·What to do

Pedro Sanchez jeered at Spain’s National Day parade attended by King Felipe and Queen Letizia

BOOS and whistles rang out from part of the crowd watching Tuesday’s National Day celebrations in Madrid, prompted by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s name coming

12 Oct, 2021 @ 15:15

Lead·Madrid·National News

EXCLUSIVE: National Day message from Chief Minister Fabian Picardo to Olive Press readers

NATIONAL Day has always been a great occasion for Gibraltarians, residents and visitors to the Rock. Over the years, it has grown into a day

10 Sep, 2021 @ 08:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar marks National Day with annual boat procession

A POPULAR National Day boat procession will be held this evening. The flotilla will dock at 7.30pm, as part of the Gibraltar National Day celebrations.

8 Sep, 2021 @ 10:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Celebrate National Day… but remember the pandemic isn’t over

GIBRALTAR residents have been urged to ‘act responsibly’ during celebrations for Gibraltar’s National Day for the second year running. COVID measures mean the traditional street

8 Sep, 2021 @ 08:45

Gibraltar·Lead

BREAKING: Military plane crashes in southern Spain after taking part in National Day celebrations

A EUROFIGHTER combat jet plane has crashed near a military base in southeastern Spain. It went down after taking part in a parade in Madrid for

12 Oct, 2017 @ 12:57

Lead·National News

Dozens of Catalan cities refuse to celebrate Spain’s national day

Many Catalans associate the holiday with the Franco regime

13 Oct, 2016 @ 13:52

Lead·National News·Politics

Red and white letter day for Gibraltar’s National Day

Always a flag-flying celebration of British sovereignty and self-determination, National Day has special significance this year, writes Rob Horgan

3 Sep, 2016 @ 12:22

Entertainment·Gibraltar

Left-wing politicians slam Spanish national day as ‘celebration of genocide’

Barcelona's mayor described national day as a celebration of genocide

13 Oct, 2015 @ 14:28

La Cultura·Lead·National News·Politics

American rapper films music video on top of Gibraltar rock

Beniton the Menace filmed 'This world' on top of the Rock of Gibraltar

24 Sep, 2015 @ 15:54

Entertainment·Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead·Travel News

Former Chief Minister Joe Bossano discusses the Second World War Gibraltar evacuation

Joe Bossano believes the number of Second World War evacuees who returned to live on the Rock is a key factor in proving that Gibraltarians

17 Sep, 2015 @ 12:30

Gibraltar·Politics

Gibraltar National Day: A raucous celebration like no other

As Gibraltar went into party mode for National Day, Tom Powell ditched the newsroom to suck in the fun

17 Sep, 2015 @ 12:02

Entertainment·Gibraltar

Politicians call for British Navy ships to be permanently stationed in Gibraltar

Politicians call for British gunships to be permanently stationed in Gibraltar during defiant National Day speeches

16 Sep, 2015 @ 09:30

Featured·Gibraltar

Dusk is number one Gibraltar National Day afterparty spot

When the sun dips behind the Rock of Gibraltar, Dusk is the one place that keeps on rocking

7 Sep, 2015 @ 11:26

Gibraltar

Gibraltar calls on Queen to visit the Rock

Fabian Picardo has called on Her Majesty to visit the Rock, after a 60 year royal absence

21 Sep, 2014 @ 10:21

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar launch record-breaking stamp and £20 coin

As part of its national celebrations, Gibraltar have launched a £20 coin and a world record stamp

19 Sep, 2014 @ 10:19

Gibraltar

Catalans flock to Scotland to egg on ‘Yes’ vote ahead of referendum

Catalans travel to Scotland in support of 'Yes' vote as they prepare to make their own stand for independence

18 Sep, 2014 @ 10:00

National News

The day Gibraltar rocks!

National Day on September 10 is a red, white and wonderful celebration of all that makes Gibraltar rock, writes Tom Powell

10 Sep, 2014 @ 08:30

Gibraltar·Lead

The man behind the Gibraltar National Day balloons speaks exclusively to the Olive Press

Forty Azzopardi's idea is far more than just hot air

10 Sep, 2014 @ 08:30

Gibraltar

In Gibraltar, too many cooks is a good thing

The Rock is famous for its multicultural menu

10 Sep, 2014 @ 08:30

Food & Drink·Gibraltar·Other News

Gibraltar queues ‘gridlock’ as Frontier works begin

Concerns raised as Gibraltar prepares for National Day tomorrow

9 Sep, 2014 @ 14:52