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”).
Despite the release of Foreign Secretary William Hague’s statement to Parliament yesterday evening, detailing how unjust the Spanish frontier measures had become, queues this morning once again saw both vehicular and pedestrian traffic stalled to a halt as beret clad Guardia Civil officers, hailing from Seville, clamped down on customs checks.
Motorbikes were hit the hardest with Guardia Civil checking vehicular documents and passports. The peak times for these stringent checks appear to be during the mornings’ busiest hours, including 7 – 8 am and then 10 – 11 am when many cross frontier workers struggle to get to work on time.
Race Across Europe Team, Phoenix, have this week made great progress, despite rain and poor weather. The team are extremely close to crossing the French – Spanish border and are expected to reach the Europa Point finish line in the next couple of days.
Race organisers Greenrock are today displaying information on the race at the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre.
The Royal Gibraltar Police is aware of increasing public concern with regard to potential external provocations as a result of the current political tension with Spain.
Commissioner Yome would like to reassure everyone in Gibraltar that the RGP is alert to the possibility and is working towards preventing any potential breaches of the peace.
Despite the release of Foreign Secretary William Hague’s statement to Parliament yesterday evening, detailing how unjust the Spanish frontier measures had become, queues this morning once again saw both vehicular and pedestrian traffic stalled to a halt as beret clad Guardia Civil officers, hailing from Seville, clamped down on customs checks.
Race Across Europe Team, Phoenix, have this week made great progress, despite rain and poor weather. The team are extremely close to crossing the French – Spanish border and are expected to reach the Europa Point finish line in the next couple of days.
