European Commission Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation José Manuel Albares and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, together with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo, met in Brussels earlier today.
In the ninth and penultimate round of the Tradewise Gibraltar Masters, played yesterday at the Caleta Hotel, Vassily Ivanchuk retained his sole lead after a quick draw with Gata Kamsky and his nearest rival Richard Rapport (Hungary) lost to Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
Gibraltar Lib Dem MEP Sir Graham Watson today announced a feat for Gibraltar with an amendment calling for air passenger rights for those flying in and out of Gibraltar, being approved in a debate held in European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Dr Joseph Garcia, Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of one of main sponsors, Gibtelecom visited the 2014 Tradewise Chess Festival yesterday morning. During his visit he affirmed his support and that of the Gibraltar Government to the tournament, which has now become the most important open in the world.