Gibraltar celebrates his national day because it looks out for the easier border crossings with Spain

Madrid (AP). It was the first such celebration since the European Union and the United Kingdom reached an agreement in June to alleviate cross -border trade and travel in Gibraltar. The festivities commemorate the 1967 referendum on the status of the rock, as the area is commonly mentioned in English. Gibraltarians voted overwhelmingly to remain part of the UK, rather than joining Spain, which was then by dictator Gen. Francisco Franco ruled. Gibraltar chief minister Fabian Picardo said the celebrations wore this year. In June, the EU said that all physical obstacles, checks and controls will be removed on people and goods moving between Spain and Gibraltar. will be expected to take effect in the first half of 2026. sovereignty claims maintained.