Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 2 developments
A new era began between Spain and the tiny British territory of Gibraltar on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension and frustration were finally lifted.
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New era for Gibraltar as border controls with Spain set to end
Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted.
Thousands of people who travel every day between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar will no longer have to cross a physical border beginning Wednesday.
A new era began between Spain and the tiny British territory of Gibraltar on Wednesday, as border checks that have long been a source of tension and frustration were finally lifted.
As the end of border controls took effect, the old chain-link fence between Spain and Gibraltar was taken down. This historic decision allows for greater freedom of movement for people and goods.
Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territory Europe live – latest updates Spain and Gibraltar are celebrating the fall of the last frontier fence in western Europe after the signing of a post-Brexit deal that brings an end to borde…
Thousands of people who travel every day between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar will no longer have to cross a physical border, beginning on Wednesday. The official opening at midnight on Tuesday, after a border fence was removed, allows a new freedom of movement un…