Tag: Spain/Gibraltar

Tuesday, September 9th 2014 - 04:22 UTC
UK agreement in principle for 'ad hoc' talks with Spain and Gibraltar

The British Government has confirmed that after the “disappointment” of delays it has now reached “agreement in principle to the terms for talks and are discussing with both the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Gibraltar how and when talks can be organized.”
Tuesday, July 29th 2014 - 05:53 UTC
Brussels says it found 'no breach of EU environmental laws' in activities carried out by Gibraltar

The European Commission has informed the British Government that it has found no breach of EU environmental laws in the activities carried out by the Gibraltar Government including bunkering activities, the Eastside or Sovereign Bay project and, in particular, the Artificial Reef System in North-West British Gibraltar Territorial Waters.
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.
Thursday, July 24th 2014 - 05:43 UTC
Spain congratulates Hammond and calls for dialogue on “Gibraltar and surrounding area”

Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo congratulated Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond on his recent appointment and insisted that Spain’s action in Gibraltar is simply to seek compliance with legal obligations, but nevertheless called for dialogue.
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.
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.
Monday, May 26th 2014 - 08:15 UTC
Spanish regional leader says current Spanish policy on Gibraltar “is going nowhere”

Manuel Chaves, the PSOE (Socialist opposition party) MP and former president of the Junta de Andalucia, has said Spain’s policy on Gibraltar “is going nowhere” because Gibraltarians are the ones who will decide their own future.