Tag: national day
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
The...
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...
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...
Dozens of Catalan cities refuse to celebrate Spain’s national day
Many Catalans associate the holiday with the Franco regime
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
Left-wing politicians slam Spanish national day as ‘celebration of genocide’
Barcelona's mayor described national day as a celebration of genocide
American rapper films music video on top of Gibraltar rock
Beniton the Menace filmed 'This world' on top of the Rock of Gibraltar
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 are a race
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In Gibraltar, too many cooks is a good thing
The Rock is famous for its multicultural menu
Gibraltar queues ‘gridlock’ as Frontier works begin
Concerns raised as Gibraltar prepares for National Day tomorrow