Tag: Gibraltar

Friday, February 18th 2011 - 14:11 UTC
UK/Spain reaffirm commitment to Trilateral Dialogue on Gibraltar

UK and Spain's foreign ministers reaffirmed Thursday their commitment to the Tripartite Forum (UK/Spain/Gibralar) for Dialogue following a bilateral meeting in London, reports the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - 20:17 UTC
UK/Spain holds talks on ways to re-launch trilateral dialogue with Gibraltar

The Spanish media revealed that Spain’s Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez will be in London this coming Thursday to meet with her UK counterpart William Hague for a bilateral meeting on various international issues including Gibraltar.
Monday, January 17th 2011 - 16:43 UTC
Gibraltar welcomes the visit of “True Heroes”

Three soldiers seriously injured in Afghanistan have been visibly moved by the warmth of the welcome they have received in Gibraltar as the guests of the local Royal British Legion (RBL). As Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, Ranger Andy Allen and Rifleman Jake Barnett arrived in Main Street on their first morning there was loud applause from the children of St Anne’s school and the Hebrew School who had turned out to meet them.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 23:27 UTC
US warships try to avoid docking in Gibraltar to keep strong relation with Spain

Secret US document newly released by Wikileaks underscores the critical importance of Spain as a strategic logistics hub for the US military. The document details the importance of bases such as Rota, just a short drive from Gibraltar.
Sunday, January 2nd 2011 - 21:27 UTC
Spain will only discuss Gibraltar sovereignty issues with the UK

Spain will not discuss any issue that affects Gibraltar’ sovereignty within the context of the Trilateral Forum, Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jimenez said in an interview over the Christmas break and some its extracts collected in the Gibraltar Chronicle.
Wednesday, December 8th 2010 - 16:47 UTC
Madrid’s position on Gibraltar territorial waters “lacks legal basis” says former ambassador

A retired Spanish diplomat has sparked controversy after circulating a number of opinion articles that contradicted the official Spanish position on key issues including Gibraltar.
Wednesday, December 1st 2010 - 22:38 UTC
Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Caruana entangled over the Andorra status

Gibraltar Chief Minister Peter Caruana has moved to lance the bubble of speculation that followed reports of his mention of the Andorra (*) status at a talk to political and business leaders in Seville last week.
Thursday, November 11th 2010 - 14:42 UTC
Cervantes Institute opening in Gibraltar next December “inevitably” political

Spain’s Instituto Cervantes director Carmen Caffarel has declared that the opening of a branch of the prestigious academic institute in Britain’s Overseas Territory Gibraltar, is “inevitably” due to political reasons, as a consequence of the Cordoba Agreements achieved by the Tripartite Forum (UK, Spain and Gibraltar).
Saturday, November 6th 2010 - 11:28 UTC
New “Queen Elizabeth” calls into Gibraltar for her maiden Mediterranean cruise

The new Cunard cruise ship ‘Queen Elizabeth’ called into Gibraltar for the first time on Friday. She is scheduled to become a frequent visitor to the Rock returning later this month with more port calls next year.
Thursday, November 4th 2010 - 15:49 UTC
Spain wants to renew bilateral talks with UK on Gibraltar’s sovereignty

New Spanish Foreign Minister Trinidad Jiménez has declared that her objective in respect of Gibraltar is “to generate enough confidence to renew bilateral talks about Gibraltar’s sovereignty with the British Government.”