Tag: Fabian Picardo

• Thursday, July 23rd 2026 - 02:00 UTC

  Stephen Doughty confirmed as Minister of State for Overseas Territories

  

  Stephen Doughty MP has been confirmed at Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Until 21 July 2026 and from 8 July 2024 he was previously Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories in the FCDO.

• Friday, December 5th 2025 - 09:23 UTC

  Gibraltar: Picardo steps down for 2 weeks due to eye surgery

  

  Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo was admitted to a hospital in Jerez on Thursday for a detached retina and will be incapacitated for 14 days, forcing the delay of key government events, including the long-awaited McGrail Inquiry report.

• Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 13:52 UTC

  Gibraltar National Day 2025

  

  Today, 10th September is Gibraltar National Day when most of the population dress up in the natinal colours of red and white and there are many events including a political rally at Casemates Square.

• Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 11:46 UTC

  UK-EU Joint Statement of Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar

  

  Following talks in Brussels this Wednesday a Joint Statement was reached in respect of Gibraltar, between the European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar. European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels on Wednesday 11 June.

• Wednesday, March 19th 2025 - 23:52 UTC

  Picardo reflects on Gibraltar's response to the Covid-19 crisis

  

  Chief Minister Fabian Picardo of Gibraltar reflected on the Covid-19 pandemic, five years after the first lockdown, calling it a “turning point in history.” Speaking at a press conference earlier this week, he described the severe challenges faced during the crisis, including the potential for thousands of deaths and the need to expand mortuary capacity.

• Monday, December 23rd 2024 - 07:34 UTC

  Gibraltar Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, makes informal visit to La Linea and met Mayor Juan Franco.

  

  The opportunity was taken to take a walk around the center of the neighboring town, where Mr Picardo had the chance to greet several businessmen and citizens. The Mayor arranged for a lunch in a well-known bar/restaurant in the center of town, which enabled those invited to exchange views on the current situation with the Chief Minister.

• Friday, November 22nd 2024 - 10:27 UTC

  Gibraltar Chief Minister first formal bilateral meeting with IK PM Starmer

  

  Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo held his first formal bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. The ongoing negotiations for a UK - EU Gibraltar agreement and support for Gibraltar were the main issues discussed.

• Thursday, November 21st 2024 - 09:55 UTC

  The Gibraltar Chapter of Abraham Accords launched by Picardo and Sir Liam Fox

  

  The Gibraltar Chapter of the Abraham Accords Group was launched last week at the Rock, when Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo KC MP, welcomed Sir Liam Fox, Chairman of the Abraham Accords. Sir Liam was previously UK Secretary of State for International Trade from 2016 to 2019 and Secretary of State for Defense from 2010 to 2011. to No 6 Convent Place.

• Friday, October 11th 2024 - 21:47 UTC

  Gibraltar CM angered by Spain's tighter unilateral border controls

  

  Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo vowed not to give in to Spain's “pressure tactics” after the reintroduction of passport controls at the La Verja crossing requiring passports to people from the British Overseas Territory.

• Monday, September 9th 2024 - 09:37 UTC

  Chief Minister Fabian Picardo National Day message: ‘Gibraltar will not blink’

  

  ”When we gather on Tuesday (September 10) to celebrate National Day it is important that we send a clear message. There are fundamental positions that we will never renounce and our resolve and determination remains as strong as ever.