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Gibraltar News 18 November 2023

Religious leaders in Gibraltar hold one minute silence for peace at government building

GIBRALTAR’S religious and political leaders held a one minute silence for peace at No.6 Convent Place after the Pope’s message to preserve the local interfaith harmony. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Garcia hosted the religious leaders at the local government building. The governor Sir David Steel, mayor Carmen Gomez was at […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 3 November 2023

A current and two former police officers arrested in Gibraltar linked to inquiry over ex-police chief

A SERVING police officer and two former officers have been arrested in Gibraltar ‘following investigations in relation to the McGrail Inquiry’, the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) said. The serving officer, 34, is charged with Misconduct in Public Office, Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice and in connection with Unauthorised Access to Computer Material. An […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 19 October 2023

Flights are being diverted from Gibraltar to Spain due to strong winds caused by Storm Aline

STORM Aline is causing chaos with flight plans on the Iberian peninsula, as the strong winds force planes flying to Gibraltar to divert to Malaga. So far two planes have been rerouted to the Costa del Sol, one BA flight from London Gatwick and another EasyJet flight from London Heathrow. Given the forecast of severe […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 4 October 2023

Iconic Southport Gates at entry to Gibraltar’s Main Street get major facelift, restoration and clean-up

THE Ministry of Heritage has restored the iconic Southport Gates to Gibraltar’s Main Street that date back to 1883 to their former glory after weeks of painstaking work. National museum restorer Manuel Jaen led the works, dismantling and cleaning the coats of arms and shields before returning them to their place. Helped by government archaeologist […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 17 September 2023

Gibraltar’s Karel Mark Chichon to direct autumn classical music concert at iconic St Michael’s Cave

GIBRALTAR’S own conductor Karel Mark Chichon will be back on the Rock to direct the European Sinfonietta at this year’s autumn classical music concert. It will be held at the stunning location of St Michael’s Cave on October 4 with tickets priced at £22 including bus transfer from the city centre. Chichon has held prestigious […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 4 September 2023

‘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 exhibition on Tuesday, August 29. The event is organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS) in association with the Fine Arts Association and the Gibraltar Photographic Society. It saw a panel […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 5 August 2023

Gibraltar health chiefs promote breastfeeding as ‘perfect nutrition to help babies’ in global WHO campaign

GIBRALTAR’S maternity department at St Bernard’s Hospital highlighted the health benefits of breastfeeding babies using the latest research. Aided by the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) Breastfeeding Team, they put on a stand at the Piazza Friday and told passers-by how ‘breast milk is the perfect nutrition to help babies.’ The event was part of World […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 22 July 2023

Nearly half a million people used Gibraltar airport in 2022, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels, minister says

GIBRALTAR airport finished off 2022 with a 70% increase in passenger movements compared to the year before, bringing it close to pre-pandemic levels. Nearly half a million people arrived or departed via the airport, but it was hindered by the Brexit process that means European airlines cannot fly directly from the UK to Gibraltar. Despite […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 7 July 2023

Huge barge carrying two sections of OS 35 wreck gets ready to leave Gibraltar for the Netherlands

THE OS 35 bulk carrier will finally leave Gibraltar’s Catalan Bay Friday afternoon aboard a huge barge just over ten months after it beached there following a bay accident. The mammoth Fjord semi-submersible barge that scooped it up Tuesday will carry it off to the Eastern Anchorage south of Eastern Beach after weeks of work […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …

Gibraltar News 22 June 2023

Newly restored O’Hara’s Battery at southern end of the Rock of Gibraltar reopens for visits

VISITORS to O’Hara’s Battery at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar will be greeted with a more interesting and interactive experience after it reopened on June 21. The Ministry of Heritage said it had commissioned ‘restoration and maintenance works to enhance aesthetics and visitor experience’ of the historical gun and site. The Upper Rock […] Gibraltar News – The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper …