Tag: Gibraltar

Friday, June 10th 2016 - 07:43 UTC
Garcia-Margallo joint sovereignty comments referred to Gibraltar dismissed

Conservative member of the European Parliament, MEP, Julie Girling has rubbished suggestions by the Acting Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, that Gibraltar will have to contemplate a joint UK/Spain sovereignty arrangement in the event of a “Leave” vote in the European Union referendum.
Thursday, June 9th 2016 - 08:29 UTC
Lord Hague warns Brexit could put at risk Falklands' sovereignty and cautions about UK “disintegration”

Former foreign secretary William Hague said that if Britain votes to leave the European Union, the Falkland Islands sovereignty could be put at risk, while Gibraltar would left in a very difficult position. The statement was published this week by The Telegraph in an article under the heading: “Brexit would put the Falkland Islands' sovereignty at risk”
Monday, May 23rd 2016 - 09:12 UTC
Gibraltar has benefited from 60m Euros in EU funding

On the day that the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and the Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Joseph Garcia leave for Brussels, the Government of Gibraltar considers that it is important to highlight the fact that Gibraltar stands to receive a total of nearly 60 million Euros in EU funding since the first allocation of such funds was made in 1990. This includes the current program.
Monday, May 16th 2016 - 05:34 UTC
Hammond's Gibraltar visit triggered several hostility actions from Spain

Britain's Foreign Secretary's arrival and departure flights into Gibraltar last week were not allowed to overfly Spanish territory and flew over Portugal instead. This was one of several hostility incidents of Spanish officials towards London. The overfly ban was confirmed to Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation by the Convent (Governor's residence in the Rock).
Wednesday, May 11th 2016 - 14:27 UTC
UK and Gibraltar recognized the vital importance of the EU referendum and the Remain vote

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo underlined on Wednesday the importance of remaining in a reformed European Union, stronger, safer and better off, both for the UK and Gibraltar. The joint statement comes ahead of the June 26 Brexit vote, which for Overseas Territories a 'Leave' victory could be 'catastrophic', according to statements from Gibraltar and Falklands' representatives
Wednesday, May 11th 2016 - 08:58 UTC
Falklands' defense controversy surfaces following Hague's column in support of Remain

Brexit campaigners have hit out at former foreign secretary William Hague after he claimed the Falkland Islands could fall to Argentina if the UK votes to quit the EU. In comments “rubbished” as scaremongering by Leave campaigners, Mr. Hague warned of an uncertain future for Falkland Islanders.
Tuesday, May 10th 2016 - 06:18 UTC
Leaving the EU would be disastrous for the Falklands, Gibraltar and Ulster

By William Hague - Among the most inspiring experiences of my time in politics was meeting people who, in spite of great pressure to the contrary, chose to be British.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:42 UTC
Gibraltar victory in its appeal to become a full member of FIFA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne has ordered FIFA’s Congress to take all necessary measures to admit the Gibraltar Football Association as a full member of FIFA as soon as possible.
Friday, April 29th 2016 - 06:27 UTC
''Vote Leave'' Chair says leaving the EU will not affect UK protection of Overseas Territories

Withdrawal from the European Union will not affect the protection the UK provides for its overseas territories, the chair of Vote Leave, Gisela Stuart, has told MPs in the House of Commons.
Tuesday, April 26th 2016 - 16:43 UTC
Gibraltar featured in 'Britain's treasure islands' documentary series

Gibraltar's wildlife and natural environment has been included in the latest documentary series aired by the BBC showcasing the biodiversity, culture and history of the United Kingdom's Overseas Territories.