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Gibraltar and Spain end border checks

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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Developments in this update

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  1. New era for Gibraltar as border controls with Spain set to end

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  2. Newest

    Gibraltar and Spain end border checks

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2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

23 articles, oldest first.

  1. BBC News

    New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    New era for Gibraltar as border controls with Spain set to end (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    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.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain is removed, easing travel for thousands of people under an EU-UK deal (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The border fence between Gibraltar and Spain is removed, easing travel for thousands of people under an EU-UK deal

  4. Washington Times

    Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    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.

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Gibraltar and Spain end border checks (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    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.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Border controls scrapped between Spain and Gibraltar (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    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.

  7. The Guardian

    Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’ (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    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…

  8. BBC News

    Watch: Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.

  9. Al Jazeera

    Gibraltar border controls lifted: Is it part of Schengen, the UK – or both? (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    A new treaty signed by Britain and the EU includes the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar.

  10. France 24

    Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in boost for businesses (opens France 24)

    Published

    France 24's feed description

    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…

  11. UPI

    Gibraltar opens border crossing with Spain after signing treaty (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    Spain and Gibraltar celebrated as border checkpoints and walls came down between the two nations after a treaty was signed in Brussels.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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