A historic EU-U.K. treaty has removed Gibraltar’s land border with Spain, easing daily crossings for thousands while introducing joint passport checks and expanded facial recognition surveillance

Border controls between Gibraltar and Spain are to be removed this week, allowing freedom of movement.

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…

Negotiations over border regulations have continued for years since Britain’s departure from the EU