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.
The Defenders of Gibraltar have expressed their “complete rejection” of what it calls “Spain's latest brainwave” regarding the issuing of passes for cross-frontier workers. The group believes that the frontier pass system would be “inherently discriminatory” towards Gibraltarian and other nationalities residing in Gibraltar, as well as a “dubious cover” for gaining information on individuals who cross that frontier. The Defenders say they assume that such information would be gathered in order to continue a campaign of intimidation.
The GSD has today committed itself to reversing any decision to site a National Football Stadium at Europa Point, whether it obtains planning permission or not.
A reception was held last night at the City Hall hosted by the Deputy Mayor. The event was for the visiting international delegation that was in Gibraltar for the Sustainability conference.
The Commonwealth Games 2014, being held in Glasgow, yesterday rolled into its sixth day with the Gibraltar Team participating in Clay Shooting at The Barry Buddon Complex in Dundee.
Gibraltar team members Kevin Cowles and Gary Cooper shot 98 and 97. The swim team completed their last two races in the Tollcross pool, with Colin Bensadon clocking a new national record in the 200 individual medley finishing in 2:13:74.