Gibraltar and Spain end border checks in boost for businesses
Summary
Starting Wednesday, people traveling between southern Spain and Gibraltar will no longer face physical border checks because a border fence has been removed. This change is part of an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom and is expected to help local businesses by making travel easier.Key Facts
- The removal of the border fence took effect at midnight on Tuesday.
- The border is between southern Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar.
- Travelers will have new freedom of movement without physical checks.
- This change follows a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
- The change is expected to benefit local businesses by improving cross-border travel.
- Thousands of people cross this border every day.
- Gibraltar is a British territory located at the southern tip of Spain.
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