In separate statements, Spanish foreign minister Arancha González Laya and Gibraltar chief minister Fabian Picardo said the agreement ensured shared prosperity both sides of the border
The new measures are for an initial two-week period and come with a warning that a full lockdown and border restrictions could be brought into effect if this 'circuit break' is not sufficiently effective
With effect from 10pm Sunday, 27 December there will be a curfew for the whole population of the Rock imposed by law, announced Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo
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The pandemic had a major impact on tourism this year but there has been some positive news and it is hoped that the future will bring new air links
Speaking in response to an article which appeared in the Spanish media, the chief minister explained that talks are still ongoing
Passengers who will be permitted to disembark include Spanish nationals and residents who are on their way to Spain
All catering establishments, except takeaways, have been ordered to close from midnight tonight until 11 January
The first flight to arrive in Gibraltar was given a traditional welcome in the form of a water salute from the Airport Fire and Rescue Service
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Concentrations of particulate matter are approaching WHO levels which are stricter than those of the EU
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Some traditional events have had to be cancelled and others moved online, but the Rock is still a great place for a festive day out or a short break
The chief minister says discussions with Spain, UK and Brussels are moving in the right direction but time is short and nothing can be guaranteed
Dr Joseph Garcia, who holds Gibraltar's Brexit portfolio, said all sides want shared prosperity and cross-border mobility from next year at a meeting of the Regions-United Kingdom Contact Group
The Rock had not reported any coronavirus-related deaths for several months
The tradition among many British residents of the Costa del Sol of going food shopping in Gibraltar could be affected