Gibraltar Today

Senior Partner James Levy has given his evidence, and now his lawyer is doing so. Lewis Baglietto has said he got involved to deal with what he thought was a gross abuse of power. Asked why he has not been able to provide his messages with the Chief Minister from 2020, he said these are not available on his phone as he routinely clears his chats.

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A Gibraltarian archaeologist will be featured in a BBC documentary on Netflix after an exciting find in Iraq; Michael Hitchcock helped to recover a nearly complete skeleton of a Neanderthal woman in Shanidar Cave and his research will be showcased in the programme next month.

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Childline is addressing school children about how to stay safe from harm. It's blue week - a time when the charity visits schools and educates on the work it does. Childline says that following growing concern amongst the community regarding sexual abuse cases, it felt it was important to speak to pupils in a sensitive way. Our reporter Shelina Assomull told us more.

Gibraltarian archaeologist Dr Kevin Lane has been appointed vice president at UNESCO’s International Council on Monuments and Sites (Water and Heritage) for the Latin America and Caribbean regions. Dr Lane is a senior researcher of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council, and a professor at the University of Buenos Aires.

The Jewish Community is celebrating Purim. The holiday commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman in the ancient Persian Empire. Purim celebrations are traditionally colourful, with children in fancy dress brightening up town. Our mystery guest, proudly dressed for the occasion, explained how Purim has been celebrated on the Rock this year.

Jose Mari Ruiz filled us in on all the sports events happening on the Rock, including a boxing debut from two brothers, and the final game week before the top six teams go alone to chase the league cup.

And sticking with sports, you've heard of Padel, you've probably heard of Pickleball, but how about Racquetball? This weekend Europa Point will be the venue for the 2025 GSA Racquetball Open. We spoke to the UK and World Number 1 Mike Harris, as well as the Number 1 Seed in Gibraltar Declan Christie and the Association’s Troy Charvetto.

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Kelly and Stefan have been featuring local artists on the Breakfast Show this week. The producer of the show, Kelly-Anne Borge spoke about what a privalige it has been having so much local talent perform live in the studio. She was joined by Rima, who kickstarted the week with a Villancico.

Teenagers will be taking over the Radio Gibraltar airwaves once again this Christmas. Following on from last year's success, GBC opened its studio doors to budding future broadcasters to present the Afternoon Show on the 25th. Presenter Ben Lynch worked with the successful applicants.

Many will be out celebrating the start of the Christmas break today, with more alcohol being consumed than usual and more activity out and about in our streets, how will this impact the Royal Gibraltar Police? Superintendent Nolan Romero told us more.

For many, the festive period is a secular holiday, to be enjoyed with friends and family. But for Christians, this is a time to reflect on and find joy in their faith. The Roman Catholic Bishop of Gibraltar, Carmel Zammit, said God's love was the main focus of Christmas.

And, GBC's undisputed champion of community, Kevin Ruiz, looked at Gibraltar's Christmas traditions in Monday's City Pulse. He told about a special episode that he is also preparing for Christmas Day.

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