Tag Archives: Gibraltar

The stunning photos taken by Gibraltar photographer Brandon Avellano capture the moment when Arsenal Women beat their Spanish rivals Barcelona in order to win the first Champions League title they have won in 18 year. Copyright: Brandon Avellano / Olive Press The Gunners stunned the European giants with a goal by Swedish international Stina Schwarzstenius. They had won three of …

Guardia Civil seized more than 22,000 unmarked packs of tobacco during a major antismuggling campaign in Los Barrios in Cadiz Province. Two people have been arrested for suspected tobacco smuggling. Both suspects have extensive criminal histories. The tobacco may have come from Gibraltar where it was delivered illegally by boat from Africa. READ MORE Spain orders Airbnb to block 65,000 …

THE ALMADRABA tuna fishing campaign officially got underway on Monday, with the first Atlantic bluefin tuna being hoisted onto the decks of the fishing trawlers off the coast of Barbate in Cádiz province. Fishermen working for Petaca Chico, the company that operates the largest of the four remaining almadrabas in Cádiz, successfully hauled in around 80 Atlantic bluefin tuna during …

A body was found near Gibraltar, on the beach in La Linea. The body lay face down on the sand in the area near the restaurant Mireia.  Investigators initially were confused as they quickly realized that the man had not been washed up on the shore by the ocean, because he was discovered far away from the water. It was …

The Eastside project, which has been long awaited, is now a reality. It will be one of the largest developments in the Rock’s history. Gibraltar’s Development and Planning Commission has granted formal planning permission following a member’s invitation to view the final placement of a large coastal breakwater as part of sea defence plans for the infrastructure. The approval is …

Today, the Gibraltar border controversy could re-ignite after Spanish officials began to stamp the passports and visas of those entering Spain from the border. Rogue Policia Nacional officers decided to ‘enforce’ the ‘Schengen code’ that currently applies to anyone entering the EU from a ‘third’ status country such as the UK, i.e. Stamping their passports. The Gibraltar border is an …