Tag: Gibraltar

• Monday, September 8th 2014 - 06:15 UTC

  Gibraltar's debut in the 2016 European Championship ends in 7-0 loss with Poland

  

  Gibraltar's competitive football debut ended in a predictably one-sided 7-0 loss to Poland on Sunday when the team predominantly made up of amateurs started 2016 European Championship qualifying.

• Saturday, July 26th 2014 - 05:54 UTC

  Gibraltar praises call for dialogue with Madrid from Spanish politicians

  

  The Gibraltar government welcomed the call by three senior Spanish politicians for Spain, the UK and Gibraltar to engage in dialogue. The call was made public in a joint statement issued by former senior Spanish politicians Pepe Carracao, Rafael Roman and Salvador de la Encina.

• Tuesday, July 22nd 2014 - 08:51 UTC

  Spain doubles challenge on Gibraltar waters dispute: summons UK ambassador

  

  Spain accused Britain of “unacceptable interference” for launching a diplomatic protest over the actions of a Spanish navy vessel off Gibraltar.

• Friday, July 18th 2014 - 13:22 UTC

  Spanish ambassador to UK summoned over incident in Gibraltar waters

  

  The Foreign Office has summoned the Spanish Ambassador to the UK to underline serious concern at the activity of a Spanish Navy vessel in international waters off Gibraltar on Wednesday.

• Wednesday, July 9th 2014 - 08:04 UTC

  Gibraltar with port fee and re-fuelling discounts to attract cruise business

  

  Neil Costa, Gibraltar Minister for Tourism, Commercial Affairs, Public Transport and the Port, has welcomed the introduction of new port fee discounts and said they will further enhance the competitiveness of the Port of Gibraltar.

• Friday, July 4th 2014 - 06:18 UTC

  EC visit and review of Gibraltar/Spain border welcomed by Minister Lidington

  

  UK Minister for Europe David Lidington welcomed Thursday’s return visit to Gibraltar by the European Commission to review progress towards addressing delays at the Gibraltar-Spain Border. Lidington recently visited Gibraltar to check the situation at the border and incursions by Spanish vessels of the Rock's waters.

• Tuesday, July 1st 2014 - 23:48 UTC

  UK Europe minister Lidington toured Gibraltar/Spain border with Picardo

  

  Britain’s Europe Minister David Lidington toured the Gibraltar border on Monday evening and received an on-the-spot briefing from Chief Minister Fabian Picardo on the human impact of Spanish controls.

• Saturday, June 28th 2014 - 01:46 UTC

  UK Europe minister expected in Gibraltar to witness first hand delays at border crossing to Spain

  

  The Minister for Europe, David Lidington, will visit Gibraltar on Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. The visit will enable the Minister to visit the Gibraltar-Spain border to witness first-hand the continuing delays at the crossing, to hold discussions with HM Government of Gibraltar, and to meet a wide range of the people of Gibraltar.

• Friday, June 13th 2014 - 07:02 UTC

  Gibraltar to experiment with a wave-power alternative energy project

  

  The Government of Gibraltar has signed its first power purchase agreement for the provision of renewable energy. The agreement, which is with Eco Wave Power, is for the provision of an initial 0.5MW energy device on the eastside of the Rock.

• Monday, June 9th 2014 - 06:57 UTC

  British submariner named Commander of UK forces in Gibraltar

  

  British naval officer in charge of the UK’s submarine fleet has been appointed as the new Commander British Forces in Gibraltar, with effect from August 5. Commodore Ian McGhrie will succeed Commodore John Clink, who will be promoted to Rear Admiral and will take on the 2-Star appointment of Flag Officer Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England and Flag Officer Reserves.