The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
This is your last chance to sign up for tomorrow's Childline Blue Week Quiz. The event will be hosted at the Royal Calpe at 7:30 pm and will mark the end of the Charity's flagship Blue week, during which they raise awareness on a number of causes. Interested individuals are asked to call 20043503 to book a team of 4 - 6 people. Tickets are £15 each with all funds raised going towards the charity. Ticket prices include a curry supper at the Royal Calpe.
In early February German national Hans Con pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident in which he allegedly assaulted a woman.
Standing before the Supreme Court this morning, following a 3-month period in custody, Mr. Hans was granted bail by Puisne Judge Barrington Black. The charges were changed from Grievous Bodily Harm to actual bodily harm in Mr. Con’s previous court appearance.
Commenting on Yesterday’s European Parliament vote to exclude Gibraltar from Europe’s Single Sky legislation, the GSD Opposition has insisted that the decision is ‘more about political expediency than the concern of the European Parliament for people.’
They believe that this is a prime example of growing European distrust towards the EU.