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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Updated: Wed 15 Jul 2026 09:49 CET
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People and vehicles flow from La Línea de la Concepción, Spain into the British territory of Gibraltar for the first time without border controls on July 15th 2026. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
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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