Gibraltar’s land border with Spain opens into a new phase as the physical fence is dismantled and routine border checks are lifted. Multiple outlets report that, beginning on Wednesday, people and vehicles crossing between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar no longer have to pass through a physical barrier or undergo customs or document checks at the land frontier. Accounts describe thousands of daily crossings, including large numbers of cross-border workers. One report notes Gibraltar has a population of about 40,000 and relies heavily on Spanish workers, with around 15,500 crossing daily and nearly half of its workforce coming from Spain. Several sources also reference that the previous border arrangements had been a long-running source of tension and frustration between Gibraltar and Spain, which disputes British sovereignty over the territory. On the first night after midnight, journalists and observers describe crossings occurring without customs checks, with people gathering near the border and waving flags to mark the change. Overall, coverage emphasizes easier day-to-day travel for commuters and workers affected by the former border controls.