Spanish MEPs press Commission on border delays

Three Spanish MEPs have tabled questions in the European Parliament calling on the European Commission to explain what steps it is taking to tackle persistent delays at the border between Gibraltar and Spain.

The questions were jointly tabled by Willy Meyer, an MEP with Izquierda Unida, Iñaki Irazabalbeitia Fernández, an MEP with the Basque part Aralar, and Francisco Sosa Wagner, an MEP with Union, Progreso y Democracia.

http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=33587

Rio Cedena towed to Algeciras Port after running out of fuel in BGTW

A Guardia Civil launch had to be towed to Algeciras Port after it ran out of fuel inside British Gibraltar Territorial waters this morning. The vessel came into Gibraltar waters this morning, and was challenged by the Royal Navy with a warning.

However, the vessel then issued a distress call, and the Gibraltar Squadron’s priority then became providing assistance.

Two other Spanish vessels – The Rio Tormes and a Guardia Civil Rib, then sailed into Gibraltar waters and towed the Rio Cedena back to Algeciras.

The Foreign Office has confirmed it will be filing a complaint to Madrid, as it does whenever any illegal incursion into Gibraltar waters is reported.

http://www.gbc.gi/news/3503/rio-cede...f-fuel-in-bgtw

'More than 600' Gibraltar incursions since 2013

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26992155

I suppose the temptation to nip through the the waters off the southern tip of Gibraltar to get from Algeciras Bay into the Med, saving time and fuel, is too much for some skippers (only 600 ?).

Don't you think Gibraltar is beginning to sound like an over-zealous parking meter attendant ?

That would not be classed as an incursion

You misunderstand.

Nipping around Europa Point is generally defined as 'innocent passage' and is allowed. However certain activities are not allowed including for instance ...

and there are many others.

childish

Not even the right kind of primate for the Gibraltar thread.

Selfie by 2 x Anusol ??

Propaganda ?

I'm still LMAO about the Spanish police boat that ran out of fuel in Gibraltar waters. That's one skipper who looks like being re-assigned to border foot patrol in Cueta.

Not as childish as -

or



Let's all cut it out and stick good-naturedly to discussion of the topic like Jimenato and EMR, eh ?

Now that is good

You and the other two seem to be taking an unnatural interest in anal ointments.

I could supply a list of things to stick up your arse if you want ?

This place is making me laugh more and more