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The article focuses on Spanish police's swinging of two iron gates at the border of Gibraltar across the road and turning a key in a rusty padlock, thus, stopping all overland trade and vehicular traffic between the colony and the mainland. It says that the purpose of the cutoff was to further damage Gibraltar's already injured commerce. It adds that due to previous harassments by Spain, Gibraltar's tourist-based economy has dropped 40% in 1964 and 1965.

This article presents an editorial in which the author comments on the upcoming fifth anniversary of the journal, which was first published in 2015. He also discusses the 50th anniversary of the closure of the Spanish border with Gibraltar. Spain's contentious relationship with Gibraltar in the years since is also detailed.

The article, a sponsored feature published with the support of the government of Gibraltar, looks at the history of Gibraltar, focusing on its relations with Spain. The author describes the policy of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco toward Gibraltar as aggressive and says this was a shift from the peaceful relations and open border between Spain and Gibraltar from the early 1800s until Franco came to power in 1939.

Reports on the visit of the British nuclear attack submarine HMS Tireless in Gibraltar, a peninsula which is claimed by both Spain and Great Britain. Reaction of Spanish officials to the submarine's six-day visit; Information on the submarine's search periscope; Design of the submarine.

Reports on Gibraltarians' opposition to shared sovereignty of Gibraltar by Spain and Great Britain. Objective of the referendum organized by the residents in November 2002; Importance for Britain of the military base in Gibraltar; Morocco's complaint about Spain's double standard with respect to the enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta.

The article looks at the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, discussing tensions between it and Spain including Spain's desire to recover its sovereignty over Gibraltar and Gibraltar's attempts to keep Spanish fishermen out of its waters, and noting Spain is making it harder to cross the border.

Discusses the tense relationship between Spain and Morocco. Role of the Spanish-Moroccan relationship in bringing together North Africa and the European Union; Concern over the rule of Moroccan King Mohammed VI by Spaniards, after replacing his dictator father Hassan II in 1999; Controversy over control of the Rock of Gibraltar.

Reports on negotiations between Great Britain and Spain over the British colony of Gibraltar. How Britain seeks use of a military base and airfield on the small island; Spain's demand that its right to sovereignty over the island be recognized; Public opinion among Gibraltarians.

Discusses the opinions of Gibraltarians about a dispute between Great Britain and Spain over possession of the territory. Fact that Spain ceded sovereignty of Gibraltar to Britain in 1713; Loyalty felt by Gibraltarians to Britain, although most of them speak Spanish; Talks planned between Britain and Spain to discuss the territory's future; Prediction that a referendum would show overwhelming support among the residents of Gibraltar for remaining British.

Focuses on Peter Caruana, chief minister of Gibraltar, a British territory on the Iberian peninsula. History of the territorial dispute between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar; Impact of the dispute on the European Union; Background on Caruana; Issues of right to self-determination and of the joint use of Gibraltar's airport.

Reports on the Spanish government's objections to British sovereignty over inhabitants of Gibraltar. Role of the Treaty of Utrecht; Local economic advantages of the sovereignty to Gibraltar's economy.

Deals with the disagreement over Gibraltar by Spain and Great Britain. How the disagreement began; Accusations made by Spain against Great Britain; Report made by the Spanish government.

Deals with a dispute between the governments of Spain and Great Britain over Gibraltar. The rejection of a proposal by Spanish Foreign Minister Abel Mautes, which suggested shared sovereignty of the Rock; Comments from Mautes; Background on dispute over Gibraltar; The possibility that it will end up independent.

Discusses Anglo-Spanish relations concerning the Rock of Gibraltar. Details of money laundering that is commonly conducted there; Measures Spain has adopted in dealing with Gibraltans.

Discusses the decision of British Prime Minister Tony Blair to seek agreement with Spain over the rule of Gibraltar. Arguments raised by Gibraltar residents against the proposed joint rule; Possible impact on tourism in Gibraltar; Political implications of the proposed joint rule.

The article focuses on the economic conditions and challenges facing Gibraltar. Topics discussed include the country's growth, allegations of it being a tax haven, and opportunities for legal services. Dispute between Spain and Gibraltar over the latter's alleged dumping of concrete in disputed fishing areas and investigation of property owned by Gibraltarians in Spain are also discussed.