Gibraltar removes 118-year-old border controls with Spain in historic shift

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Gibraltar has eliminated border controls with Spain that had been in place for 118 years, marking a significant turning point for the UK overseas territory. The removal of these long-standing checks is expected to allow free movement of people between Gibraltar and Spain. Authorities hope the change will deliver a meaningful economic boost to the territory. The development represents a new chapter in relations between Gibraltar and its Spanish neighbor.

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