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Las Marismas del Palmones: A Unique Route Where the River Meets the Sea
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachEtra
Las Marismas del Palmones trail is one of the Campo de Gibraltar’s most leisurely routes between the coast of Algeciras & Los Barrios.. More
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Vientos de Poniente Exhibition: Strengthening Cultural Ties Between Gibraltar & Cádiz
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The “Vientos de Poniente” (“Easterly Winds”) exhibition at the Gustavo Bacarisas Art Gallery, Gibraltar is showcasing art and culture… More
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Roja Directa & Campo de Gibraltar LGTBI Observatorio Against Discrimination
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Director of Roja Directa, Jesús Tomillero told ReachExtra that the aim is “to vindicate diversity and rights of the LGTBI collective… More
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“You need to keep living” – Vive Park: Andalusia’s Travelling Fair Now Open in Algeciras
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Vive Park is different to other amusement parks in the Campo de Gibraltar: offering 162 attractions, food stalls and tombolas in Algeciras… More
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Hostile Takeover of La Línea Business Association Apymell Leads to New Organisation
Soraya Fernández | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Hostile takeover using a loophole saw Apymell taken over & its board of directors replaced against the wishes of Lorenzo Pérez-Periáñez… More
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“Fabricas de Luz” Trail Along Guadiaro River Through the Abandoned El Corchado Town
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
the route begins in the Camino del Molino (in San Pablo de Buceite town) and finished at the old working village of El Corchado… Guadiaro.. More
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Punta Paloma Lighthouse: The Newest Guide Illuminating the Strait of Gibraltar
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Algeciras Port Authority recently finalised the Punta Paloma lighthouse in the Parque Natural del Estrecho, Tarifa… Strait of Gibraltar… More
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CONFInARTE Algeciras Exhibition: Pandemic Reflections & Longing for Freedom
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra.com
The COnFINARTE exhibition at the José Luis Cano Documentary Centre in Algeciras; a collection of pandemic experiences which… More
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Miguel Alberto Díaz: “To save young people from drugs and easy money, we must offer alternatives”
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Barrio Vivo de Algeciras President Miguel Alberto Díaz, says that the fight against drug is a titanic task, and that the only way forward… More
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La Línea Bullring “El Arenal” Restoration Set to be Completed in June
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra.com
The La Línea Bullring was declared an “Asset of Cultural Interest” in 2005. 90% of the renovation works have already been carried… More
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Study Suggests Neanderthals & Killer Whales Collaborated to Catch Tuna in the Strait
Rosario Pérez
Manu Esteve.. According to the podcast: “orcas and Neanderthals consciously collaborated together to hunt tuna in the Strait of Gibraltar”… More
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Los Algarbes-Betijuelo Trail: A Hike Through Prehistory & Spectacular Views of the Strait
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
In Tarifa, the Algarbes-Betijuelo is one of the best hiking trails that you can find in the Parque Natural del Estrecho, Campo de Gibraltar.. More
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“La tierra de Calliope” Poetry Book Showcases Women Authors from the Strait
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
“La tierra de Calliope” (“The land of Calliope”) is not just a book, but it is first and foremost a gift… A gift from Editorial Imagenta… More
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Gibraltar Govt Advises Public to Familiarise Themselves with Restrictions in Spain
Chris Gomez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Spanish authorities have indicated that a “fourth wave” of Covid-19 is expected over this week as “cases” begin to pick up in… More
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Algeciras Exhibition Shows Highs & Lows for Frontline Staff in the Fight Against Covid
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Algeciras frontline exhibition features images by ReachExtra photographer Fran Montes and Erasmo Fenoy… More
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Conservative GSD Politician Damon Bossino Sets Sights on 6 Convent Place
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Damon Bossino strikes an unorthodox note within the GSD, which he aspired to lead one day. He is a devout catholic and publicly… More
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Senator Limones Says Gibraltar Treaty “A Rainbow” after Brexit Storm
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Antonio Gutiérrez Limones visited Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar to get a first… More
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Gibraltar Resident Population Covid-Free for First Time in 9 Months & Further Restrictions Lifted
Chris Gomez | Cover Photo: Stephen Ball
Gibraltar’s resident population becomes “Covid-free”: Freedom of assembly reinstated (no group size limits) and masks no longer… More
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La Línea: A Potential Reluctant Host for a Substation to Supply Electricity to Ceuta
Soraya Fernández | Photos: Fran Montes
La Línea is voicing its opposition to Red Eléctrica Española’s proposal to build an electrical substation in the Los Portichuelos… More
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A Stunning Hike Among Nature & History: Castellar’s Ancient Roman Road
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
This route is in the municipality of Castellar de la Frontera: An incredibly well-preserved ancient Roman road which once connected… More
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Castellar Family Recovers Ancestral Home Taken by a Francoist Mayor in 1936
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Salvador Ruiz Jiménez’s great grandchildren Ana and Juan Ruiz Moya were able recover their ancestral home in Castellar de la Frontera… More
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in FeaturesA Wave of Solidarity to the Rescue for the Flooded Los Barrios Kennels
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Floods at S.O.S. Kennels in Los Barrios put over 200 cats and dogs in peril. People from Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar mobilised… More
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Echoes from Pandemics Past in Gibraltar: “A Question of Immunity”
Sawchuk, L and L. Tripp | Images: Gibraltar National Museum & People of Gibraltar Blog
In 1804, yellow fever struck – it is estimated that as many as 4864 or 2300 died. the health officials introduced the fever passport 1828… More
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Unmissable “Being with Trees” Exhibition at Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Gibraltar
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
An unmissable opportunity to enjoy over 100 pieces of art at “Being with Trees” exhibition in the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery in Gibraltar… More
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Barbarita: Hector Licudi’s Controversial Novel which Saw his Exile from Gibraltar
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Sourced & Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Researchers José Juan Yborra and Iñaki Irijoa recall the work of the Gibraltarian journalist and writer Hector Licudi… More
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Biagio D’Amato’s Hotel Universal: A Landmark of La Línea’s History
Soraya Fernández | Photos: Alberto Velasco & Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Hotel Universal fills a significant chapter in the history of La Línea de la Concepción. Rising near the bullring along the Calle Clavel.. More
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The Enchanted Monte de la Torre Trail: Oak Forests & a Moorish Castle Along a Reservoir
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Monte de la Torre Trail, which spans between Algeciras and Los Barrios, runs along a scenic water reservoir which makes for stunning.. More
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Gibraltar to Further Ease Restrictions on Monday due to “Extraordinary” Drop in Covid Infections
Chris Gomez
The “infection is effectively suppressed in Gibraltar”: This coming Monday (22nd of February) mask wearing will no longer be mandatory… More
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Municipal Perimeter Closures End on Friday in La Línea, Los Barrios, Jimena & San Roque
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Junta de Andalucía has announced that the perimeter closures will be lifted this Friday (19th) after a decrease in the rates of covid19.. More
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Campo de Gibraltar Cave Paintings Brought to Life by Manuela Puerta
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Ancient cave paintings from around the Campo de Gibraltar have been recreated to scale by Manuela Puerta.. Museum of Algeciras, Pilar Pintor More
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La Línea Bars, Restaurants & Non-Essential Shops to Open After Being Closed for Over a Month
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Junta de Andalucía has lifted the harsh restrictions imposed on January 11; the “incidence” rate of Covid-19 has come down… More
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The “Madrevieja” Eco-Station in San Roque is a Miniature “Paradise”
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Madrevieja eco sanctuary is owned by the Cepsa Foundation & managed by Ornitour: Within the area 139 species of birds and 21 mammals… More
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“Forging a Civilian Community”: Richard García Brings 18th Century Gibraltar to Life
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Historian Richard Garcia has revealed the less-known aspects of 18 Century Gibraltar in his latest book “Forging a Civilian Community”… More
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More Farms in Campo de Gibraltar are Growing & Exporting Avocados to UK and EU
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
1,500 hectares of farmlands across the Campo de Gibraltar, Andalusia, grow avocados. This has increased.. Juan Salido told us that avocados.. More
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“Lago Maritimo” Project set to Upgrade Algeciras Coastline & Port
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Lago Maritimo will change the character of a large stretch of Algeciras coastline.. the “Llano Amarillo” to be accessible to the public… More
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El Palancar Trail: Old Cave-Dwellings Overlooking the Charco Redondo
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Within Parque Natural de los Alcornocales, near the Redondo reservoir, El Palancar will lead you up through an Aleppo pine forest… More
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Gibraltar Expected to Lift Lockdown Jan 31 if Downward Trend Continues but with Restrictions
Chris Gomez
Fabian Picardo, today said he expects to lift the lockdown by 31st January if “we continue the downward trend that we are seeing up to now”.. More
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Colada de la Costa Trail: Spectacular Coastline Hike Between Tarifa & Algeciras
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Colada de la Costa trail links the southernmost town in Europe with the Huerta Grande.. Parque Natural del Estrecho y Reserva de la… More
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La Línea Business Paralysed this Week as Covid-19 Cases Continue Rise in the Region
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Harsh restrictions have been implemented in San Roque, Jimena, Castellar and San Martín del Tesorillo as Covid shows no sign of slowing… More
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Gibraltar Lockdown Extended as UK Supreme Court Throws Lifeline on Business Interruption
Chris Gomez
Fabian Picardo announced that lockdown will be extended 7 days as government focus on economic recovery.. vaccine rollout sees 4,000 doses.. More
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“Nothing has changed in 25+ years of migration: they keep coming & for the same reasons”
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
San Roque photographer Fernando García Arévalo, renowned for his coverage of the migration crisis, showcased “En lo más ancho del Estrecho”… More
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Brexit: La Línea Sends Final S.O.S. for an Agreement that Ensures Fluidity at the Frontier
Soraya Fernández
La Línea has asked that agreement is reached between Spain and the United Kingdom that guarantees fluidity in the Frontier post Brexit.. More
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Christmas Thoughts in Covid Times & Sustainable Christmas Tips from Verdemar
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
‘Regalarte de La Línea’ are helping artists sell their work… Verdemar-Ecologistas en Acción is advocating for less senseless consumerism.. More
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Government Announces New Bar & Restaurant Restriction with Immediate Effect
Chris Gomez
Minister Samantha Sacramento has today (18.12.2020) announced during an emergency Parliament session that, due to the recent “spike” in Covid cases in Gibraltar, bars and restaurants will close as from 7pm with immediate effect. It was agreed unanimously. Sacramento wanred that further restrictions may be announced next week. Minister for the Health Authority, Justice, Multiculturalism, […] More
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Operation Olterra: A WWII Adventure Game Based in the Campo de Gibraltar
Soraya Fernández | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
David Gutiérrez has released “Operation Olterra”; an adventure game set during World War II in the Campo de Gibraltar and based on… More
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The Tarifa-Tangier African Film Festival’s 17th Edition Goes Online
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The “Festival de Cine Africano Tarifa-Tánger” featured over 50 films, forums, online live discussions, the Afrotopía photographic exhibition More
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Palma García Hormigo: Schools Must Get Kids Out of their Chairs
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Palma García Hormigo is “one of the best teachers in the world” for her long-standing commitment to her innovative teaching methods… More
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“Idas y venidas” Exhibition: The Faces of Immigration by “Un Barrio de Todos”
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Idas y venidas exhibition by Un Barrio de Todos showcased different works by photography students which tell the stories of migrants to Spain More
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Gibraltar’s Legendary Round Tower Rises Again from the Mists of History
Chris Gomez | Photos: ©ReachExtra
Historical texts tell the story of a legendary Round Tower, some pointing to different locations within the Northern Defences of Gibraltar.. More
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Michael Netto: “No use guaranteeing cross-frontier worker’s rights if there is no work”
Soraya Fernández | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Newly appointed President of Cross-Frontier Group Michael Netto has welcomed the protections given to cross-frontier workers… More
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The Spanish-Language Radio Service: The ‘Cinderella’ of GBC
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Teresa Gonçalves (GBC) told Reach she believes that the social function of local radio, which was best demonstrated in the 60’s and 70’s… More
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Exploring the Colossal Jimena Castle-Fortress Complex
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Strategically built upon the so-called San Cristóbal Hill (known as Cerro de San Cristóbal) the Jimena de la Frontera Castle predates history More
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Cross-Frontier Group “Won’t Accept Non-Implementation” of MoUs in a Hard-Brexit
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Brexit: Cross-Frontier Group Spokeswoman, María del Mar Sánchez del Río, has told ReachExtra that there can still be an agreement on MOUs… More
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47th Gibraltar International Art Competition: Art Without Borders, Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Nearly 100 artists took part in the 47th Gibraltar International Art Competition this year, with Spanish painter Fermín García Villaescusa… More
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Access Out of La Línea Restricted by New Junta de Andalucía Covid-19 Measures: What you need to know
Soraya Fernández
Entry into La Línea from Gibraltar will also be subject to the same restrictions as apply in rest of the territory of Andalucía. Here’s… More
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Castellar de la Frontera Declared One of the “most beautiful towns in Spain”
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Campo de Gibraltar municipality of Castellar de la Frontera, has been officially declared “one of the most beautiful towns in Spain.. More
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Autumn Sees 30 Million Birds Migrate Across the Straits of Gibraltar
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Straits of Gibraltar, the backdrop for one of the greatest natural spectacles in the region with the migration of millions of birds… More
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Periáñez & Carmona Launch an SOS in Anticipation of the Threat of Brexit & Covid19
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Lorenzo Pérez-Periáñez & Juan Carmona said that they are committed to the creation of an area of shared prosperity between Gibraltar… More
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‘Salvemos Rinconcillo’: El Rinconcillo Residents Unite to Save Beach & Palmones Marsh
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The ‘Salvemos Rinconcillo: the coastline has been altered over the years due to the expansion works carried out at the Port of Algeciras… More
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El Pinar del Rey: A Guide to this Paradisiacal Forest
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Known as the “Green lung” of San Roque, Pinar del Rey, a nature reserve that spans 338 hectares. This forest was created by the hands of man More
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in FeaturesPrior Park School Signs Dyslexia Pledge for a More Inclusive Learning Environment
Karen Lawton, Deputy Head of Pastoral & Special Education Needs Coordinator
Building an inclusive school is hard work requiring a clear vision & commitment. A journey that we are at the start of at Prior Park School.. More
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Juan Lozano, Brexit: “Any agreement is better than no agreement. We’re very worried”
Soraya Fernández
Brexit: Juan Lozano, says that he advocates for an area of shared prosperity with Gibraltar and that flag waving will not resolve problems… More
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El Pinar del Rey, San Roque, has been ‘Magicked’ into a Fairy Forest
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Pinar del Rey National park in San Roque has been transformed into a “forest of the fairies” thanks to Elisabet Domínguez… More
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Historic Reina Cristina Hotel Closes its Doors “Temporarily” due to Covid-19 Crisis
Rosario Pérez | Photos ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The iconic Hotel Reina Cristina, built in 1901 by an English architect and the venue for many events that have gone down in the annals… More
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The Frontier Closure from a Press Perspective: Malgara García Díaz
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Author Malgara García has launched a new book “El cierre de la Verja de Gibraltar visto a través de la prensa”, which recounts the closure… More
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‘Our Gibraltar’: Gibraltarian Artists Convey Personal Experiences of Life on the Rock
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Gibraltar Fine Arts Gallery, under the direction of Gino Sanguinetti, is home to the 7th Annual ‘Our Gibraltar’ exhibition… More
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How will Brexit affect Neighbouring Spain? Junta de Andalucía Brexit Offices Explains
Soraya Fernández | Photos: Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Brexit Offices in La Línea and Algeciras are guiding individuals and companies on possible post-Brexit scenarios. Questions on pensions… More
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A Guide to the Secrets of Algeciras: Discover the City’s Hidden Sites
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The second edition of the “Guía secreta de Algeciras” (“Secret Guide to Algeciras”) has been published by the tourism department of the… More
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Gibraltar Airport Road Begins to see the ‘Light at the End of Tunnel’
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The Gibraltar airport tunnel has been in the pipeline for many years and will mean that vehicles will no longer need to cross the runway… More
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Mar Limpio: Nereide Association’s Art Exhibition for a ‘Cleaner Sea’, Tarifa
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
The opening of the Nereide “Mar Limpio” art exhibition coincided with the largest recorded influx of visitors to Tarifa this year… More
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Portraits of our Frontline Workers: Gibraltarian Artists Honour those in the Frontline
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Portraits of our Frontline Workers features works by Gibraltar artists to to put the spotlight on those who continued working during COVID19 More
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Tarifa Registers Highest Hotel Occupancy Rates in Cádiz this Summer of COVID19
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Tarifa has registered the best hotel occupancy in Cádiz this COVID19 summer, La Línea saw the greatest collapse in terms of hotel occupancy.. More
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The Search for 40 Victims of the Franco regime in Jimena
Soraya Fernández | Photos: ©Fran Montes, ReachExtra
Exhumation works have so far uncovered the remains of ten victims who were executed by the Franco regime… to bring some finality to… More
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Ancient Salting Factory Discovered at Baelo Claudia Roman Ruins, Tarifa
Rosario Pérez | Photos: ©Fran Montes,ReachExtra
A team of archaeologists led by Darío Bernal have unearthed a previously unknown fish-salting factory at Baelo Claudia, Tarifa… More
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Spain Says it Seeks a “win to win” Formula in Brexit and Gibraltar Negotiations
Soraya Fernandez | Photos ©Fran Montes
Minister of Foreign Affairs Arancha González Laya arrived in La Línea with the aim of listening to the needs of the area… More
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Mayor of Algeciras: Gibraltar Shows Commitment to Spanish Workers but Claims they are “Captives”
Soraya Fernandez | Photos: Fran Montes
Mayor of Algeciras, Landaluce concedes Gibraltar has shown commitment to cross frontier workers, but claims they are ‘captives’… More
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Gibraltar Paid £11.4M in 2 Months to Workers Affected by the Economic Impact of COVID19
Soraya Fernandez | Photos: Fran Montes
Over 70% of recipients of the BEAT COVID Government grants have been cross-frontier workers, 55% of which are Spanish… More
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Mascarillas Algeciras: The Relentless Mask-Making Volunteers Fighting COVID19
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes
Over 100 volunteers at “Mascarillas Algeciras” (“Algeciras Masks”) have produced over 23,200 masks in the fight against COVID19… More
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Hozgarganta Trail: Between Craggy & Peaceful Shores of an Ancient River
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes
Hozgarganta Trail, Jimena de la Frontera: On this picturesque hike, you will discover the remains of old flour mills and even an arsenal… More
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Fabian Picardo on Gibraltar’s COVID Response, Recession, Brexit & Cross-Frontier Relations
Chris Gomez
Fabian Picardo on reasons for Gibraltar’s COVID19 success, global recession, the strong relationship between Gibraltar and Spain and Brexit.. More
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Maria Jesús Corrales, ‘Las Expulsadas’: Women Workers During the Frontier Closure
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes
INTERVIEW: Journalist María Jesús Corrales’ literary debut book “Las Expulsadas” is a novel based on real-life events in La Línea & Gibraltar More
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Gibraltarians Now Able to Cross Frontier with Gibraltar ID or Residence Card
Chris Gomez
After many months of uncertainty caused by the COVID19 pandemic and subsequent global lockdowns, Gibraltarians and EU residents of Gibraltar are now able to cross the frontier into Spain. Those wishing to cross the frontier will need a Gibraltar ID or residence card to prove residence in Gibraltar. This has been confirmed by the Government […] More
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Guadalmesí: Breath-taking Riverbank Hike Surrounded by Ancient Forests
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes
Few of these forests remain to this day in the Strait of Gibraltar ready to explore | Guadalmesí hiking trail, Los Alcornocales Natural Park More
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in FeaturesUniversity of Gibraltar Parasol Scholarship: An Opportunity for Students in the Campo de Gibraltar
Chris Gomez
Parasol Scholarship is offering students from the Campo de Gibraltar the chance to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration + costs covered More
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Unlock the Rock: Gibraltar Begins Easing Lockdown Restrictions on Certain Businesses
Chris Gomez
The Chief Minister today has announced several ‘easing’ measures on the current lockdown restrictions, specifically in relation to business.. More
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CM Says Gibraltar will Return to “Different World” as Lockdown Extended & Exit Strategy Discussed
Chris Gomez
The Chief Minister announced yesterday that Gibraltar will be returning to a “different world” and that “social distancing is unfortunately.. More
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CM Praises Gibraltarians for ‘Spirit of Defiance & Survival’ & Warns of Global Recession
Chris Gomez
The Chief Minister of Gibraltar’s Easter Message 2020 was one of hope, positivity and caution in the face of the coronavirus pandemic… More
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Solidarity During Coronavirus: A perspective from the Campo de Gibraltar
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes
These days the Campo de Gibraltar is showing its most altruistic side, with efforts being made to make the coronavirus confinement more… More
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Valdeinfierno, Los Barrios: An Umissable Hike in Los Alcornocales Park
Rosario Pérez | Photos: Fran Montes
The Ruta de Valdeinfierno in Los Barrios, a picturesque pathway that winds through one of the most famous “canutos” (hiking trails) in Los Alcornocales… More
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‘Gibraltar: The Years of the Blockade’ Documentary to be Released
Chris Gomez
previously unpublished photos and testimonies by those who lived during the closure will be showcased at the ‘Gibraltar. Los años del bloqueo’ in La Línea.. More
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Spanish National Elections: Hung Parliament – but far right soars
Reach Alcance | Graphic: Chris Gomez
10N Spanish National Election Results: It looks like a pyrrhic victory for the left comprising the socialist PSOE 120 down from 123 in April… More
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‘Brexit-Resilience’: UK Agrees to Underwrite Brexit Contingency Projects in Gibraltar
Chris Gomez
The UK has agreed to fund the construction of the vehicular access ramp at the port of Gibraltar in order to allow cargo trucks to and from ferries… More
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Gibraltar Archives 50th Anniversary Exhibition: ‘1,300 Years of History’
Chris Gomez
Commencing the 5th of November, the Gibraltar National Archives are holding an exhibition at the Gibraltar Fine Arts Gallery to celebrate how the work of.. More
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José Muñoz (13): The Clarinet Prodigy from Tarifa is Conquering Andalucía
Martín Serrano · Photos: Fran Montes
This is the resounding success story of the 13-year-old clarinettist José Muñoz Román who has taken a place in the Youth Orchestra of Andalucía (OJA)… More
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Bxt, Only the Beginning: Brexit & the ‘Dancing Plague’
Charles Gomez | Principal Barrister at Charles Gomez & Co
What should have been a political act, involving the departure from the EU has descended into mass-hysteria; similar to the Dancing Plague… More
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Maral Ríos, La Línea: Life and Art After Heart Surgery
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
Maral Ríos (La Línea): Four years ago, she underwent open-heart surgery and decided to enjoy life once again and dedicate herself to her painting, art… More
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The Enigma of the Mary Celeste, the cursed ship brought to Gibraltar (II)
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes / Archives
We wanted to investigate the mystery of the Mary Celeste further and spoke to Gibraltarian historian Richard García and author José Antonio Ortega (Part 2) More
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Animal Shelters in La Línea Forced to Find New Homes
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
Animals in Need Prodean and ‘El Gato Andaluz’ are faced with having to relocate, and are now looking for a new location for their facilities, whilst… More
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The Gibraltar 2019 Elections: What the Parties Say
Chris Gomez . Graphic: Silvia Quintanilla
As soon as notice was given of the Gibraltar General Election on the 17th of October 2019, we reached out to the parties and independents who will be… More
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in FeaturesJavier Peralta Studying Venus to Understand Greenhouse Effect on Earth
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Fran Montes/ Shutterstock
Astrophysicist Javier Peralta: “We need to study Venus to learn more about the greenhouse effect, an effect which we have already began to suffer… More
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Tourist Spending in Gibraltar Nearly £274 Million in 2018
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
Gibraltar Tourism & Economy: Over 11 million people visited the Rock in 2018 by land, sea and air, 4.4% more than in 2017. Spanish tourists were the highest More
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El Bosque de la Niebla (Misty Forest) Cádiz: Who is protecting it?
Martín Serrano · Photos: Fran Montes
Apart from the forest fires that originate in the surroundings of la Bosque de la Niebla every summer, the uncontrolled access of people and… More
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Calpeia: Meet the Woman who Lived in Gibraltar 7,500 Years Ago
Chris Gomez · Photos: Gibraltar National Museum
Meet Calpeia, the earliest known modern human to have lived on the Rock around 7,500 years ago. Ancestral lineage: 90% from Anatolia and 10% local… More
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Juan Lozano requests Brexit meeting with Chief Minister Fabian Picardo
Martin Serrano · Photos: Fran Montes
Juan Lozano requests meeting with Fabian Picardo: We have so many things in common, and I want institutional relations to be the same as those maintained… More
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Brexit Threatens Main Source of Employment in the Campo de Gibraltar
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes and InfoGibraltar
Brexit without an agreement could have serious repercussions on the area’s economy and wreak havoc on the main source of employment in Campo de Gibraltar.. More
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Mariluz Cádiz: “Being healthy doesn’t mean eating salad every day”
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Fran Montes
Researcher Mariluz Cádiz hosted a workshop in Tarifa on nutrition for children aged 6 – 10 as part of the ‘Ciencia al Fresquito’ (‘Science… More
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Insurance & gaming companies consider setting up La Linea branches of Gibraltarian operations
Peter Schirmer
Brexit: fears also must strengthen La Linea’s attraction as bolt-hole for Gibraltar-based finance-related firms seeking to retain a foothold within the EU.. More
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Hollywood Star Antonio Moreno was born in Campo de Gibraltar
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes / Archives
Antonio Moreno grew up in Algeciras, San Roque, and Los Barrios, and went on to achieve the “American Dream” when he became a silent film star… More
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Mark & Tammy Randall Walk Switzerland to Rome in 40 Days
Chris Gomez· Photos: Mark Randall
We started in Lausanne, Switzerland, and walked for forty days to Rome… My daughter Tammy, who has accompanied me on three Caminos in Spain, had never… More
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Barbarita, A Forgotten & Scandalous 1920’s Gibraltarian Novel
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Gibraltar Old Photos (Grupo de Facebook) / Fran Montes
Barbarita 1929 by Hector Licudi: The only actual novel published by a Gibraltarian writer … The Gibraltar of the 20’s was very different to what it is… More
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Gibraltar: A Unique Destination and a Benchmark in Cruise Ship Tourism
Soraya Fernandéz | Photos: Fran Montes & InfoGibraltar
Gibraltar’s multimillion £ cruising inustry: Last year, Gibraltar welcomed in 254 cruise ships, totalling 406,998 passengers, an increase of 0.5%… More
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Paloma Alta Artillery Battery to become a Theme Park!
Martin Serrano · Photos: Fran Montes
The Paloma Alta Artillery Battery is going to be turned into a themepark. This is for real, the promoters have presented their plans to the various… More
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in FeaturesReach Alcance Edition 17 | Gibraltar’s Multimillion £ Cruising Industry
Reach Alcance . Photos @Fran Montes
Reach Alcance Edition 17: In this edition we give a detailed breakdown of the economic impact to Gibraltar, internationally recognised cruise ship destina.. More
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in FeaturesAsansull: Half a Century of Caring for the Disabled & Elderly
Martín Serrano · Photos: Fran Montes
Asansull: the key person here is María Luisa Escribano who, whilst in Madrid in 1969, was asked by a group of parents from La Línea to start the project… More
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Hollywood-Lifestyle of ‘Imperio Argentina’ & the Campo de Gibraltar
Soraya Fernández · Photos: La Línea a través del tiempo
The life of Imperio Argentina (Magdalena Nile del Río) is also forever linked to the Campo de Gibraltar, where she spent part of her childhood… More
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Louise Barea Completes Library in Ghana’s ‘Mini Gibraltar’
Chris Gomez · Photos: Gianni Cumbo
Louise Barea Completes Library for Maranatha School, Ghana: “Since we managed to raise more than anticipated we were able to purchase items such as…” More
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Asian Seaweed Invades Strait of Gibraltar, Threatening the Ecosystem
Martin Serrano // Photos: Fran Montes & Sourced
Rugulopteryx Okamurae invades the Straits of Gibraltar: it grows over other algae and coral, suffocating the marine life underneath by robbing them of light More
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David Morales Performing ‘Amor en Libertad’ in La Línea this August
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes / Archive
La Línea-born David Morales is presenting Amor en libertad in La linea this August; a show based on the love story between South American freedom fighter… More
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Boris Johnson Promises Full Involvement of Gibraltar in No Deal Brexit
Reach Special London Correspondent
Exclusive: BORIS JOHNSON tells Reach he backs a post-Brexit EU trading relationship that “allows all the economic benefits Gibraltarians and Spaniards… More
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University of Cadiz Uncovering Late 16th Century Shipwreck in Getares
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Fran Montes
A team of underwater archaeologists from the University of Cadiz dive into a Genoese shipwreck dating back to the 16th century in Getares, Algeciras.. More
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in FeaturesKaiane Aldorino Interview: The Journey from Miss World to Mayor & After
Chris Gomez · Photos: Fran Montes
Kaiane Aldorino Lopez Interview (& Exclusive Photo Shoot!) Winner of Miss World 2009, Deputy Mayor and then Mayor of Gibraltar, and currently Public Rela… More
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Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Survivors 2019: ‘Journey Through Time’
Davina Barbara · Photos: Mark Anthony Clancy
The Bosom Buddies show will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary next year, serving to raise awareness for breast cancer, whilst giving survivors… More
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in FeaturesReach Alcance Edition 14: ‘Miss World to Mayor of Gibraltar’
Editorial: Martin Serrano · Cover: Fran Montes
Reach Alcance Edition 14: ‘Miss World to Mayor of Gibraltar’. Editorial: Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo and Mayor of La Linea Juan Franco… More
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Acceso Prohibido Exhibition, Algeciras, ’50 Years Later’
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Fran Montes
Acceso Prohibido Exhibition at AlCultura, Algeciras, delves into the impact that the closure of the Gibraltar border had on the populations on both sides.. More
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Gibraltar Northern Defences: Journey through 1,000 Years of History
Chris Gomez · Photos: Techniq & Fran Montes
“What’s remarkable is that, throughout this 1,000-year period, only technology changed, the lines of defence have remained the same… More
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The Spy’s Maids: The Life of Rosalinda Fox, Ángeles Chozas
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
Like many Campogibralteños, Chozas had met Rosalinda Fox. She was well known in Guadarranque, but it wasn’t until the release of Maria Dueñas’ book… More
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The Ancient Great Gibraltar Sand Dune Through Time
Chris Gomez · Photos: Christian Ferrary & Sourced
The Great Gibraltar Sand Dune predates history itself and once formed of the vast Savannah of the late Pleistocene era which stretched Eastward into… More
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Sam the Unsinkable Cat Survived Multiple WWII Shipwrecks
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Public Domain
Sam The Unsinkable: One of the most famous cats of the 20th century, appears to have survived at least three shipwrecks during the height WWII… More
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Reach Alcance Edition 11: ‘A Mature Relationship’
Editorial: Martín Serrano – Graphic: Quintiestudio
Reach Alcance Edition 11: We review the position statements made by each of the principal parties regarding Gibraltar and the first thing that we notice… More
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Gibraltar Leads Dolphin Research: 1st Short-beaked Common & Bottlenose Hybrid Dolphin in Wild
Chris Gomez
Gibraltar is leading the way in dolphin research with the world’s first hybrid of a wild dolphin calf – a short-beaked common and bottlenose hybrid… More
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Eyes Set on Heaven: Life Story of Bishop Charles Caruana
Reach-Alcance · Photos: Private archive
Eyes Set on Heaven Book: Ordained a priest on the 24th May 1959. His work with the Young Christian Workers Movement (motto is “See, Judge and Act”)… More
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in FeaturesAnimal Collective Campo de Gibraltar: Pamela Joy Merchant
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
The Animal Collective, La Linea: The ultimate goal is to reduce and, over time, eradicate animal abandonment and abuse in the region. They organise fund… More
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Natural Learning Centre’s Next Phase: The Biodome
Chris Gomez . Photos: Gamma Architects
Alameda Gardens Gibraltar, The Biodome: The focus will be on modern sustainable techniques, such as hydroponics (a method of growing plants with a mineral More
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in FeaturesInterview: Royal Gibraltar Police Commissioner Ian McGrail
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Ian McGrail: “A police officer is a police officer, wherever he may be. A border should not be an obstacle… More
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In Event of Hard Brexit Gibraltar Guarantees Cross-Frontier Workers’ Rights
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes
Uncertainty grows among the 15,000 people affected, but Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo guarantees their rights if the United Kingdom and… More
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Los Larios Dynasty that Modernised the Campo de Gibraltar
Soraya Fernández · Photos: Fran Montes y archivos
The Larios family left their mark on the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar, having a tremendous importance on the economies of both regions. Its members… More
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Covers to Forget: Headlines The Day the Frontier Closed
Soraya Fernández · Fotos: Fran Montes
Front-page headlines throughout the Gibraltar and Spanish press on the 8th of June 1969 were all about the closure of the frontier. The images and stories.. More
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in FeaturesKing Calaway: Simon Dumas Touring US with Pop / Country & Western Band
Chris Gomez · Photos: Alex Ferrari & Archives
Simon is now one of three front-men in a newly formed band ‘King Calaway’, which has been making waves in 2019 in the US Country & Western / Pop scene. More
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‘The Empire Strikes Back’: Back to The Commonwealth
ReachExtra · Photos: Fran Montes
Throughout the 2016 referendum campaign and still, Brexiteer eyes have been on the British Commonwealth as an alternative favoured commercial partner to… More
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A Miniature World: Artist Builds Doll Houses in La Bajadilla
Rosario Pérez · Fotos: Fran Montes
Francisco Campos: “I started bit by bit, to keep myself busy, and when I took stock of my work so far, I realized I had already made the emblems of 1.375… More
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Frontier of Broken Dreams
Soraya Fernández · Fotos: Fran Montes y Concejalía de Cultura de La Línea
A ‘Linense’ and a Gibraltarian talk about how the closure of the Frontier affected them and how they rebuilt their lives, in Castellón and Madrid, and… More
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Former mayor of Algeciras: Elections on social media
Juan Antonio Palacios Escobar · Writer & Former mayor of Algeciras
Juan Antonio Palacios Escobar: We live in a world in which the information we share through social media networks is not only real, but can also be… More
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Ana María Carracao: The Opportunities of Brexit
Ana María Carracao · HASSANS SPAIN · ana.carracao@hassans.es
Ana María Carracao: Although change always generates uncertainty, it is up to us to make a virtue of necessity and get the best of what Brexit has to… More
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Bolonia aspires to win the 2018–2019 Council of Europe Landscape Award
Martín Serrano – Photography: Fran Montes
Reasons why the village at Bolonia is worth visiting: The village at Bolonia comprises a cluster of rural dwellings which offer a wide range of cuisine… More
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‘Brexit such a disaster it’s acting like a vaccine within EU’
Rosario Pérez • Photos: Fran Montes
Antonio Barroso, London-based political expert from Algeciras, reflected on the current crisis of representative democracy in Europe: “If the end of… More
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Following the Footprints of Rosalinda Fox
Soraya Fernández • Photos: Fran Montes
Rosalinda Fox: the British spy that Franco’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs, Juan Luis Beigbeder, fell in love with. She also received high praise from.. More
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“We mustn’t allow Brexit to be used by extremists looking to raise barriers”
Martin Serrano
Fewer vetoes & more cooperation. Picardo sent a subtle rebuke to the times that Spain has been granted the ability to veto agreements concerning the Rock… More
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Aitor Martínez: Future of Gibraltar is for UN and views of its people
Soraya Fernández
Aitor Martínez predicts a soft Brexit, supports Tripartite Forum for Dialogue & argues that the future of Gibraltar is better served within the UN framework More
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Gibraltar financial service firms look to La Linea in their solutions for a ‘hard’ Brexit
Peter Schirmer
At least three major players are in the process of establishing licensed and regulated Spanish subsidiaries which will be based in La Linea… More
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Salvador de la Encina: “We live together”
Salvador de la Encina: Member of Parliament for Cadiz
We live together, we work together. Let go forward together. The notion that we are condemned to understand each other is the worst possible expression… More
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Gibraltar & its Campo Hinterland: A complex and necessary relationship
Jesús Verdú Baeza
Gibraltar and its surroundings offer enormous potential if properly channelled; complimentary factors that could lead to immense economic and social growth. More
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Brisa Fenoy: A feminist, millennial icon from the Straits
Rosario Pérez · Photos: Granted
Hot on the heels of her international hit “Lo malo”, the Algeciras born singer, song writer, producer and model has launched her single “P’arriba” (Upwards) More
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The Champion Gamer who left his job to pursue his dream
Chris Gomez · Photos: Private archive
“The way that we’re all brought up is like… finish school, get a comfortable 9-5 job and look forward to retirement – but I wanted to look further than that” More
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A Bright Christmas on the Rock
Soraya Fernández Photos: Fran Montes
Hundreds of people flocked to John Mackintosh Square (the Piazza) to enjoy an annual event which attracts not just Gibraltarians but an ever growing number of visitors from the Campo. More
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Aguaviva, beers ‘Made in la Línea’
Soraya Fernández
Sergio Prado and David Onetto have turned their passion for beer into a vocation. The two Linenses, a graphic designer and a physical education teacher decided to take their love of beer one step beyond. More
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Love Letter to La Línea de la Concepción (1969-82)
A book by Paco Oliva. Release date in 2019
The author casts a nostalgic, personal and original look at the late 60s and 70s, conveying the reader to a world and a lifestyle that was very different to modernand times, examining what it was like growing up on both sides of the divide. More
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‘Rowing Solo’ – Gibraltar to South America
Champion of the Ocean: Lee ‘The Rowing Marine’ Spencer
One day I’m running a 52 mile marathon, and 6 months later I find myself a disabled person; I thought that the person I was the night before, a person who defined themselves by physicality, was gone… More
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Neanderthal Child’s Tooth found in Gibraltar Cave
A Neanderthal Child’s tooth found in Gorham’s Cave, Gibraltar, has spurred interest in our past
The discovery earlier this month of a Neanderthal child’s upper right canine milk tooth in part of Gibraltar ‘s historic Gorham’s Cave complex … More
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7,300 Kilometres: Gibraltar to Jerusalem by Foot & Peddal
Mark Randall: The man who walked and cycled 7,300 km
“I remember trying to visualise the path that lay ahead and how my arrival to the Holy Land would be – it seemed impossible, something on the other side of beyond. Like Odysseus, the scale of my wanderings would be long-suffering and test my resolve to the limit.” More
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in FeaturesExclusive Interview with Albert Hammond
The Street Kid from Gibraltar who dared to dream… and made it
INTERVIEW: Almost every minute of every day, somewhere in the world someone is listening to or playing one of Albert Hammond’s chart-topping songs… More
