"It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks

Spain Video. Spain and Gibraltar end border checks, easing daily crossings Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/07/2026 - 10:28 GMT+2 Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about the long-term impact. Gibraltar Spain Border Controls border crossing Top stories Now playing Next Spain and Gibraltar end border checks, easing daily crossings Now playing Next Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final Now playing Next Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality Now playing Next Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands Now playing Next Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final Now playing Next Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits Now playing Next Where is the EU's population growing the most? Now playing Next EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court Now playing Next What did Romans really look like? A Hungarian museum has the answer Now playing Next Solar met 25% of EU power needs in June thanks to quick installations Now playing Next MEP: German military law makes citizens 'think about contribution' Now playing Next Chat Control is 'treating everyone as a suspect', says expert Now playing Next Education comes in different forms: How do Europeans feel about vocational training? Now playing Next Europe Today: Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Iran Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Qatar More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir USA ICE should continue traffic stops after shootings, Trump says, apparently contradicting new policy Iran US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz Earth News How scientists forecast heatwaves The Ring Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring Europe News French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults Europe News Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker Focus The future of journalism debated at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum No Comment Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes No Comment Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome Voices from Central Asia From shopping mall ice rink to Olympic gold: the rise of Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov Europe News EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal Tech News UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens Culture news ‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition Europe News Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal Europe News EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men The Cube Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT