Tag: Gibraltar

Tuesday, March 1st 2016 - 07:35 UTC
Gibraltar expects record number of cruise calls this year

A record number of cruises are set to call at Gibraltar this year, representing an 11% increase on last year with an estimated 350,000 passengers from 227 visits. Some 18 cruise ships will make their first ever visits to Gibraltar with six of the brand new vessels selecting Gibraltar as part of their maiden season.
Tuesday, March 1st 2016 - 07:27 UTC
Gibraltar replies to Spanish MEP 'misinformation' at European Parliament

Gibraltar Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, has written to the European Commission in order to set the record straight following ‘misinformation’ about Gibraltar propagated by a Spanish MEP. This comes after the Spanish MEP, Ramon Jauregui Atondo, tabled a question before the European Parliament in which he said that Gibraltar ‘facilitates tax evasion and financial crime’.
Friday, February 26th 2016 - 07:05 UTC
Britain protests 'provocative' incursion in Gibraltar waters by Spanish corvette

Britain has protested to Spain after a Spanish warship “manoeuvred dangerously” during an incursion into British Gibraltar territorial waters, risking collision with a Royal Navy patrol boat.
Thursday, February 18th 2016 - 06:51 UTC
US congressional delegation visits Gibraltar in support of self determination

A visiting delegation from the Congress of the United States has praised Gibraltar's economy and spoken of why they co-sponsored a bill supporting Gibraltar’s right to self-determination in the House of Representatives.
Wednesday, January 27th 2016 - 07:16 UTC
“Antiquated and muddled”, Corbyn's views on BOTs says Gibraltar's opposition leader

The Leader of Gibraltar's Opposition has described UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn’s views on overseas territories as ‘antiquated and muddled’.
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 07:57 UTC
Teheran and Spain discussing an Iranian refinery in Algeciras, across from Gibraltar

The governments of Spain and Iran are discussing the possible construction of an Iranian-owned refinery in Algeciras, Spain and across from Gibraltar, after the Islamic Republic re-opens for business following the lifting of international sanctions.
Wednesday, January 20th 2016 - 06:58 UTC
New Gibraltar governor pledges to ensure sovereignty, safety and success for the Rock.

The new Governor of Gibraltar, Lt General Edward Davis, was formally sworn in on Tuesday January 19 following his arrival with his wife on the navy vessel RFA Mounts Bay.
Saturday, January 16th 2016 - 07:32 UTC
UK confident of positive side for Gibraltar of Spanish royal family visit to UK

The visit by the Spanish Royal family to the United Kingdom, scheduled for March, will celebrate and strengthen the ties between both countries. This according to the British Ambassador in Madrid, Simon Manley, who highlighted the existing co-operation between the law enforcement agencies in Spain and Gibraltar.
Friday, January 15th 2016 - 07:31 UTC
Departing Spanish minister joins Argentine bandwagon claiming 'Malvinas dialogue'

Spanish Foreign Secretary Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo has delivered what could possibly be his last comment on Spain’s claim to Gibraltar’s sovereignty in his current role. The official has jumped on the bandwagon of a new Argentine platform seeking international support for the return of the Falkland Islands and urging UK to agree to bilateral talks over Gibraltar’s sovereignty.
Thursday, January 14th 2016 - 06:24 UTC
Gibraltar logged 431 Spanish vessels' incursions into territorial waters

The number of unlawful incursions by Spanish state vessels into British Gibraltar territorial waters rose last year compared to 2014. But the number of serious incidents tailed off in the final months of 2015 against the context of diplomatic efforts to increase cooperation at sea, according to a report published in the Gibraltar Chronicle.