The removal of checks eases daily crossings for 15,500 workers who commute from Spain to the British territory
Spain and Gibraltar scrap border controls after decades of tension
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Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day. Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar are marking the beginning of a new chapter from Wednesday, with the dismantling of border controls that had long been a source of tension and frustration for daily commuters. "Europe is back," Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo declared as hundreds of people gathered for the official opening, waving Spanish flags.
Furthermore, Several dozen people and vehicles crossed the border from Spain for the first time without undergoing customs checks a few minutes after midnight. The land border witnessed long queues during rush hours as documents were scrutinized, especially during political flareups between Britain and Spain. But with the elimination of border checks, Gibraltar residents can cross over to Spain using residence cards without having to get their passports stamped and Spanish citizens can cross using a government identity card.
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Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.
reliability low1/3 sourcesSpain and the British territory of Gibraltar are marking the beginning of a new chapter from Wednesday, with the dismantling of border controls that had long been a source of tension and frustration for daily commuters.
reliability low1/3 sources"Europe is back," Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo declared as hundreds of people gathered for the official opening, waving Spanish flags.
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Several dozen people and vehicles crossed the border from Spain for the first time without undergoing customs checks a few minutes after midnight.
according to South China Morning Post — WorldThe land border witnessed long queues during rush hours as documents were scrutinized, especially during political flareups between Britain and Spain.
according to Deutsche Welle English — All +1But with the elimination of border checks, Gibraltar residents can cross over to Spain using residence cards without having to get their passports stamped and Spanish citizens can cross using a government identity card.
according to Deutsche Welle English — All +1
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