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Gibraltar prepares to celebrate National Day
Chief Minister Peter Caruana has highlighted the importance of Gibraltar’s National Day, September 10, as a celebration of identity and culture. Read full article
Chief Minister Peter Caruana has highlighted the importance of Gibraltar’s National Day, September 10, as a celebration of identity and culture. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesWhy did Utrecht served almost 300 years for legitimizing Gibraltar british occupation but it was neglected with the re-claim of Malvinas in late 1700s by the UK? Double british standard in full display?
Sep 10th, 2010 - 01:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Happy Gibraltar Day.
Sep 10th, 2010 - 01:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Spanish government has successfully taken action against La Linea.
Sep 10th, 2010 - 01:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Let´s be consistent with Utrecht and deliver the islands.
Sep 10th, 2010 - 02:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Or argue that is an old treaty that has already been trashed by both sides and deliver Gibraltar to Spain.
Or talk straightforward and assert that the only right that you respect is force conquering resources. Just a matter of will and opportunity.
Happy Gibraltar Day.
Sep 10th, 2010 - 07:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Happy Gibraltar Day
Sep 10th, 2010 - 08:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Argentina hasn't been able achieve sovereignty over the Falkland Islands in 200 years. Spain hasn't been able to achieve sovereignty over Gibraltar for nearly 300 years. Should tell the Argentines and the Spanish how long Britain, the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar will continue to say, “No”!
Sep 10th, 2010 - 08:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Happy Gibraltar Day.
Sadly, you make it just a matter of force. In your logic, let´s prepare and wait the needed time.
Sep 10th, 2010 - 08:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Sorry for islanders, I truly appreciate their history as resilient farmers and fishermen.
The only people to have made the Falklands issue a matter of force is Argentina, whether it was the invasion of 1982 or current policies of confrontation, its always to bully and belittle the Falkland Islanders.
Sep 10th, 2010 - 10:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0So its plain, no we don't respect force and your crocodile tears don't impress.
Anyone from the rock or visited Gibraltar in the past?
Sep 10th, 2010 - 11:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Happy Gibraltar Day!
Spent 18 happy months on The Rock as a RAF brat, thoroughly enjoyed it !
Sep 11th, 2010 - 08:59 am - Link - Report abuse 0Happy Gibraltar Day!
I visit the Rock at least once a month. I know all my friends there had a great National Day.
Sep 11th, 2010 - 10:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Spain is such a beautiful country.
Sep 12th, 2010 - 04:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0Comment removed by the editor.
Sep 12th, 2010 - 10:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0Have what coming? You can do nothing Fernando
Sep 12th, 2010 - 01:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Enlighten us Fernando, will you say some strong words?
Sep 12th, 2010 - 09:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Ah yes Fernando, all that oil!!!
Sep 16th, 2010 - 07:44 am - Link - Report abuse 0Commenting for this story is now closed.
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