Gibraltar has postponed next week's referendum on easing its draconian abortion laws over virus concerns, saying a reduction in the number of elderly voters could harm the democratic legitimacy of the vote.
Rare divisions have emerged in Gibraltar over
an upcoming referendum on easing the tiny territory's draconian abortion laws
as a poll published on Thursday suggested 70 percent would vote in favour.
Gibraltar's government on Wednesday launched a criminal complaint against four leaders of the Spanish far-right party Vox, accusing them of "inciting hatred" against the tiny British territory and its people.
Spanish man suspected of smuggling tobacco died when his boat collided with a Gibraltarian coastguard vessel, sparking tensions in a nearby Spanish town, British and Spanish officials said Tuesday.
Gibraltar's chief minister on Monday dissolved parliament and called a general election next month, saying the
territory needs "strong leadership" ahead of Britain's scheduled departure from the European Union on October 31st.
European Union lawmakers approved a law Wednesday that will allow Britons visa-free visits even after a "no deal" Brexit, despite a furious dispute over the status of Gibraltar.
A British member of the European Parliament lost his role negotiating a post-Brexit visa law on Monday, amid a dispute over a draft that refers to Gibraltar as a colony.
Spain and Britain signed Monday a fiscal treaty on Gibraltar as Brexit nears to fight tax fraud and money laundering via the British overseas territory.
Landing at the airport runway on the narrow split of land joining Gibraltar to Spain is notoriously tricky and powerful cross winds often sees flights diverted to Malaga.
British tourists may be required to pay €60 for a visa to travel to EU countries post-Brexit after Spain’s demands over the status of Gibraltar once again derailed Brussels’ preparations for Brexit.
Gibraltar has accused Madrid of "childish behaviour" after a Spanish warship ordered commercial vessels to move from British-controlled waters near the tiny territory.
Spain's maritime rescue plucked three men from a boat loaded with three tonnes cannabis resin which had run into trouble in choppy waters, officials said Friday.
Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo on Monday rejected talk of Spain sharing sovereignty of the tiny territory with Britain after Brexit, saying the concept was "as dead as a dodo".
The people of Gibraltar are famously proud to be British and still display strong loyalty to the crown and the UK. Yet Gibraltarian identity has long rested on two pillars of economic and political security the territory enjoys from its association with the UK. Brexit now threatens both of these pillars. If they are shaken, or crumble, so too may Gibraltarians’ attachment to Britain.
Britain on Friday unveiled four agreements signed with Spain as part of the Brexit withdrawal deal that provide for unprecedented cooperation between Madrid and Gibraltar.
A win for Spain or a missed opportunity? In this week's column, Matthew Bennett examines how confusion reigns over the agreement struck on Gibraltar in the Brexit deal.
Preparations for a summit to endorse Britain's deal to quit the European Union risked running aground on the rock of Gibraltar on Friday, as Spain defended its veto over the fate of the tiny territory.
Spain urged Britain on Friday to put in writing a promise that it agrees Madrid will have a veto over any future deal on relations between the EU and Gibraltar.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez maintained his threat to scupper Britain's draft deal to exit the European Union following a meeting with UK counterpart Theresa May on Thursday.
