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Gibraltar Border Deal

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The UK and EU have signed a post-Brexit agreement for Gibraltar, which the UK states provides certainty and protects sovereignty. Spain, however, maintains its sovereignty claims over the territory. The agreement will see the dismantling of border fences between Gibraltar and Spain, ending daily queues and facilitating easier travel for residents.

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Border controls between Spain and Gibraltar end after 118 years

- Border controls between Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar have ended after 118 years, following an agreement between the EU and the UK. - The closure of the border in 1969 by Spanish dictator Franco had significantly impacted the region's economy and tourism. - The new agreement, linked to Brexit, aims to redefine the relationship and facilitate movement and economic activity.