The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) was set up under the Medical (Gibraltar Health Authority) Act of 1987 and its purpose is to provide health care in Gibraltar, which is home to more than 29,000 residents. Gibraltar enjoys similar health, and standards of health care provision, to most Western European countries. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) … Read more
A rocky British enclave in the Mediterranean, Gibraltar has been at the centre of several political issues since 1713, when it was passed into the hands of the Britons. Though this small island of around 30,000 people governs itself, it remains a colony of Great Britain to this day.The Chief Minister is the Head of … Read more
Gibraltar, a 300-year old British Overseas Territory, lies at the bottom of the Iberian Peninsula and is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. A short isthmus separates Gibraltar from mainland Spain and also serves as a land frontier to Spain, and the location of the Gibraltar airport, which has 2 ½ hour flights to and from … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Gibraltar and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Postcard from Gibraltar www.postcardfromgibraltar.com A British mum of three documents the life … Read more
Gibraltar has long been one of the most popular expat destinations in the world. Its location at the tip of Spain’s Iberian Peninsula, the wonderful Mediterranean climate, the English influence on everything from the pubs to the streets to the language, and the multicultural population make it the ideal location for many people, especially those … Read more
There are plenty of fabulous things about Gibraltar, but there are admittedly also a number of factors that give people pause. For most people, this essentially comes down to two things: the cost of living and the population density. There’s no doubt about it – Gibraltar is both crowded and expensive. However, this little British … Read more
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Gibraltar and some of the bloggers who write about living there. Cafe Cortadohttp://www.cafecortado.net/ A Croatian expat is the voice behind Cafe Cortado, which focuses … Read more
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory to the south of Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, often simply called ‘the rock’ by those who are familiar with it. The nickname comes from the Rock of Gibraltar, the 1398-foot high limestone formation that is Gibraltar’s most iconic natural structure. This small territory is only 6.8 square kilometers … Read more
A small British overseas territory in the Mediterranean, with its northern border touching Andalusia and two coastlines dipping into the Alboran Sea, Gibraltar is easily one of the most culturally varied spots in the world. The population is almost entirely made up migrants who have settled here over the last two to three hundred years. … Read more
Gibraltar is known for its political, economical and social stability. This self-governing British overseas territory is a small country with a population of around 30,000 people. Its mild climate and secure atmosphere make it an attractive destination for expats. Gibraltar is a major international financial hub among the European Union countries and serves as an … Read more