Aug 02 - Seville University Professor Outlines Gib Artificial Reef

Written on 02 August 2013.

Gibraltar’s newest artificial reef was the topic of discussion in a recent lecture at the University of Seville. Professor of Marine Biology, Jose Carlos Garcia Gomez explained that the hollow concrete blocks are designed to both attract fish and to prevent certain types of fishing in prohibited areas.

Europa Sur notes that the Professor detailed similar reefs that he had seen in Conil and Huelva, which acted as a deterrent to prevent trawlers from fishing less than six miles from the coast. Reefs are also present along the coasts of Malaga, Granada and Almeria.

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02 Aug - Spanish Government's "special plan" to combat "fraud from Gibraltar"

Written on 02 August 2013.

According to an article published this morning on abc.es, the Spanish government plans to target Gibraltarian residents that have homes in Spain. According to the article, the government is targeting all those people who are registered in Gibraltar for fiscal reasons, but who have live in a property in Spain and don't pay local taxes.

According to the ABC's sources in the "Ministerio de Hacienda", the plan is directed at finding people that fiscally and legally own assets in Spain and to combat tobacco smuggling. 

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Gibraltar Crime Report For 01st August 2013

Written on 02 August 2013.

Date: From 0630hrs the 01/08/2013 to 0630hrs the 02/08/2013

CRIME REPORTS

4 x Theft

1 x Criminal Damage

2 x Assault

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Aug 01 - Minehunter Calls Into Naval Base Tomorrow

Written on 01 August 2013.

Minehunter HMS Ledbury will call into HM Naval Base tomorrow for a short visit to top up on supplies and have some rest and recuperation.

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