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Why pollen, pollution and hay fever matter to Gibraltar
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (255+ words) Thu 21st May, 2026 For many people, hay fever was once seen as a seasonal inconvenience, a few weeks of sneezing, itchy eyes and blocked noses. Today, scientists are warning that pollen allergies are becoming part of a much bigger environmental story:…...
Plans progress for new community mental health hub at Joshua Hassan House
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (444+ words) Plans for Gibraltar's new Community Mental Health Hub at Joshua Hassan House have reached an advanced stage and are expected to be submitted to the Development and Planning Commission at the end of the month. The project is aimed at…...
Arias-Vasquez announces next stage of cardiac care at anniversary dinner
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1286+ words) At the Cardiac Association's 10th anniversary dinner, held on Friday night at Boyd's, Minister for Health Gemma Arias-Vasquez praised what the charity had achieved in that decade while also announcing the "next stage" of cardiac care on the Rock. She told…...
Building on a remarkable legacy at Cancer Relief
1+ week, 6+ day ago (48+ words) By Fabian Vinet, Chairman, Cancer Relief Gibraltar While certain milestones have shaped our progress, the overall growth of our services has been organic. I have no doubt that, wherever possible, that evolution and expansion will continue. Thu 30th Apr, 2026 Thu 7th May,…...
Govt says gas-like odour affecting Gib likely originated in Spain
2+ week, 4+ min ago (579+ words) The ESG expressed concern having received calls that described the "very strong, gas-like, bunkering smells" as "overwhelming and scary". Cruise ship tourists were seen coughing and holding their noses. One resident told the Chronicle: "I suffer with chronic migraines that…...
GHA administers first dose of new injectable cancer treatment
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (329+ words) Thu 7th May, 2026 The Gibraltar Health Authority has begun using the subcutaneous form of Pembrolizumab for the treatment of some cancers, with the first dose administered at St Bernard's Hospital last week. Pembrolizumab, also known by the brand name Keytruda, is…...
Art exhibitions explore parenthood and mental health through sculpture and painting
3+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) Wed 29th Apr, 2026 Two exhibitions examining the emotional realities of parenthood and mental health are bringing together sculpture and painting that reflect themes of vulnerability, identity and personal transformation. Opening in John Macktintosh Hall on May 5 are Cor Utero by Mark…...
Family Solidarity Raid delivers supplies to projects in Morocco
3+ week, 4+ day ago (270+ words) Sun 26th Apr, 2026 A Family Solidarity Raid involving Gibraltar volunteers from Gib Maroc 4x4 and their children returned from Morocco earlier this month after delivering school stationery, toys, clothing and medical equipment to a series of community projects. The trip was the…...
Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food " research
4+ week, 1+ day ago (600+ words) Gibraltar Chronicle...
Mayor marks Disability Society's 60th anniversary with reception
4+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 The Gibraltar Disability Society was honoured by the Mayor of Gibraltar, Nicky Guerrero, at a reception in City Hall marking the organisation's 60th anniversary. Those attending watched a video of the numerous events the society has held over the…...