New Walking Signs Installed Between Town And Upper Rock

Traffic and parking restrictions will be in place around Queensway, Admiral Rooke Road and nearby areas from 21st to 29th August for this year’s Fair.

Gibraltar Cultural Services has announced the nominees for the 2026 Cultural Awards. Public voting will open in September, with the winners announced at the awards ceremony on 25th November.

Gibraltar will see a deep partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12th August with around 93% of the Sun covered shortly before sunset. The Gibraltar Astronomical Society says the eclipse will begin at 19:44 and will reach its maximum at 20:39 and the Sun will set at around 21:15. Anyone viewing the eclipse should use certified solar eclipse glasses or an appropriate solar filter.

MSC Virtuosa visited Gibraltar on Tuesday 4th August for its inaugural call.

Gibraltar Botanical Gardens parkrun held its 25th event on Saturday.

Today, as part of YGTV’s commitment to boosting its cultural content, we start a new series. In the coming months, we’ll be contacting artists, poets, novelists, musicians, dancers and others to ask them for tips to help beginners appreciate and learn more about their art form.

The Gibraltarian actor Matthew Navas will host an “intimate, candid evening” during which he’ll reflect on his creative journey and drama career so far. The event promises to give people a taste of the ups and downs of studying abroad through the lens of musical theatre.

Retired Gibraltar Defence Police Inspector Xavi Buhagiar has been awarded the Overseas Territories Police Medal in recognition of his service and contribution to training and leadership within the force.

Angelo Cerisola, currently Director for Services, Safety and Standards at the Care Agency, has been appointed as the first CEO of Gibraltar’s new Disclosure and Barring Service.

Minister Feetham has held meetings in Canada to discuss potential areas of cooperation between Gibraltar and Alberta.

The Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers will hold its annual Junior Fishing Competition on Sunday 9th August at Peter Isola Promenade.

The Government has responded to concerns raised by Glacis Estate residents about ongoing construction works at the former Bayside and St Anne’s school sites.

The GGCA has welcomed the introduction of legislation equalising the State Old Age Pension system, following the reduction of the pensionable age for men from 65 to 60.

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has taken part in the first meeting between the elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories and the UK’s new Minister for the Overseas Territories, Uma Kumaran MP.

The Government has completed a new pedestrian wayfinding scheme to make it easier for people walking between Gibraltar’s City Centre, the Upper Town and the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.

Nine Young Leaders from the Gibraltar Youth Service have taken part in the Luce Foundation Residential in Jersey 2026. The programme included outdoor activities, cultural visits and team-building experiences, giving participants the opportunity to connect with young people from Jersey and take part in a range of activities. The Youth Service thanked the Luce Foundation Trust and Jersey Youth Service for their support.

A new book of short stories by cousins Terence Moss and Vicky Bailey has been released. Titled ‘Between Light and Shadow’, the book contains tales that are described as “both haunting and familiar.”

The Government has confirmed changes to Gibraltar’s pension contribution rules following the reduction of the retirement age for men from 65 to 60.

The GSD has questioned the Government’s claims that local traders have seen a strong increase in sales since the Treaty came into effect.

The Government says a number of Gibraltar businesses have reported higher sales in the first two weeks since the UK-EU Treaty came into effect on 15th July. It says some traders have seen a significant rise in Euro-denominated sales, which it attributes to increased visitor spending following the removal of formal immigration controls at the land frontier.