Documentary evidence indicates that a settlement may have existed in the area of Europa Flats during Gibraltar's Medieval Moorish Period (711-1462). It is very probable that the settlement, known as Corral de Fez, was established in the time of the Merinid Dynasty after the recapture of Gibraltar in 1333. It was at this point that the Emir Abu’l Hassan constructed defensive walls all the way to Europa Point, making previously unsecure areas open for settlement.
A major art exhibition is being planned by Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, for the 1st October. This exhibition, entitled ‘One Man: Many Talents’, will celebrate the artistic life of Gibraltarian artist Elio Cruz.
The Gibraltar Pro Life Movement (GPLM) will hold a rally on Monday 10th of June at 5pm to give members of the public an opportunity to register their concern about the abortion Bill currently before Parliament. The event will take place in John Mackintosh Square from 5pm-6.30pm.
Gibraltar NASUWT, the teachers’ union, says it would like to thank the Chief Minister for his “appreciative words” towards teachers as expressed in last night’s Direct Democracy’ programme on GBC.
A total of twenty-two Police Officers, consisting of members of the Royal Gibraltar Police and the Gibraltar Defence Police, have successfully concluded a week-long joint Licenced Search Officer training course.