1. Spanish ship carries out 'dangerous' manoeuvres in 'indisputably British' Gibraltar waters

The Daily Mail reports: “A Spanish state research vessel carried out 'irresponsible' and 'dangerous' manoeuvring in British Gibraltar territorial waters, potentially risking the lives of Royal Navy personnel, the Foreign Office said. Europe minister David Lidington called Spain's secretary of state for foreign affairs Gonzalo de Benito to express 'grave concerns' about the incident, which occurred yesterday.”

2. Northumbrian Water secures multi-million pounds Gibraltar deal

The Northern Echo reports: “Northumbrian Water has won a major contract to design, build, finance and operate a waste water treatment works in Gibraltar. Construction of the facility is worth £22m, and the deal includes a 20 year operation and maintenance phase.”

3. Thieves, attackers and delinquents - Scotland welcomes Gibraltar's menace

Herald Scotland reports: “They endeared themselves to tourists with their forthright dexterity to the extent they became an attraction on the Mediterranean peninsula of Gibraltar. But many of the Barbary macaques who famously inhabit Gibraltar are being deported after their over-familiarity became downright cheek that ended with them stealing food, attacking tourists and residents and even laying siege to a convent school.”

4. British Airways, easyJet and Monarch Airlines help Gibraltar Airport head for 400,000 annual passengers in 2014

Anna.aero reports: “As a tourist destination the rock has been popular with the British for many years and in recent years the airport has handled around 350,000 to 400,000 passengers annually. A new terminal became fully operational in September 2012 and has been designed to cater for up to 1.5 million passengers per annum.”

5. FCO Director General on Gibraltar visit

Your Gibraltar TV reports: “FCO Director-General, Economic and Consular Sir Julian King is currently visiting Gibraltar.  He is set take part in a range of political meetings, as well as a trip on British Gibraltar Territorial Waters with the Royal Navy to learn about the valuable work that they continue to do to protect the UK’s sovereignty.”  

6. Gibraltar International Bank to open in 2015

GBC News reports: “Gibraltar International Bank will be opening for business in the first quarter of 2015, and is already taking applications for retail accounts online.”