Feed MRSS-S Noticias, english.elpais.com, international, brexit en-us https://english.elpais.com Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:15:29 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-03-27/the-decline-of-llanito-gibraltar-struggles-to-preserve-its-singular-linguistic-identity.html Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:15:29 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-03-27/the-decline-of-llanito-gibraltar-struggles-to-preserve-its-singular-linguistic-identity.html Jesús Antonio Cañas The use of Spanish is falling among the younger residents of the British overseas territory, and with it, a unique kind of of Spanglish that older folks have been proudly speaking all their lives The use of Spanish is falling among the younger residents of the British overseas territory, and with it, a unique kind of of Spanglish that older folks have been proudly speaking all their lives Gibraltar Marcos Moreno (EL PAÍS) gibraltar Alcohol and tobacco shops on Gibraltar's main street. Alcohol and tobacco shops on Gibraltar's main street. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/E4SATHQSKND2TBHZUDBYUSLYBU.jpeg" width="6680" height="4457" alt="Alcohol and tobacco shops on Gibraltar's main street."></img><p>The Gibraltarian writer Mark Sánchez has been living in the UK for 30 years. On a recent day, walking down Oxford Street in London, he heard an oddly familiar-sounding phrase among the mostly English murmur: “¡Qué frío hace! ¿No dijeron ayer en la <i>television </i>que hoy <i>it was going to be sunny</i>?” Upon hearing the combination of English and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2021-04-23/the-letter-n-the-identity-of-spanish-the-world-over.html">Spanish words</a> spoken with a British-Andalusian accent, Sánchez knew straight away that he was in the presence of residents of his sorely missed Gibraltar, a small overseas territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-03-27/the-decline-of-llanito-gibraltar-struggles-to-preserve-its-singular-linguistic-identity.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/QYQUXLZDJBDOJI6EAYWOXNCCDA.JPG" width="2835" height="1896" alt="Workers crossing the land border of Spain-Gibraltar, in the British zone."></img><img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/2J4NJXLZX5GHVLFLHARV6G433E.JPG" width="6016" height="4016" alt="Military parade in Gibraltar."></img> https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-11-10/british-market-still-strategic-for-majority-of-spanish-firms-despite-brexit-uncertainty-new-survey-shows.html Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:15:04 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-11-10/british-market-still-strategic-for-majority-of-spanish-firms-despite-brexit-uncertainty-new-survey-shows.html Rafa De Miguel According to the poll from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, more than half of companies questioned consider the economic climate in the UK to be ‘acceptable’ or ‘good,’ but 22% complain of not being able to find staff According to the poll from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, more than half of companies questioned consider the economic climate in the UK to be ‘acceptable’ or ‘good,’ but 22% complain of not being able to find staff REUTERS Spanish investment in the UK The London skyline in an archive photo. The London skyline in an archive photo. <p>Markets hate uncertainty, and the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union – commonly known as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/" target="_blank">Brexit</a> – is still a political adventure plagued by doubts and unresolved issues. That said, the country is too attractive an option for a country such as Spain to turn its back on it.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-11-10/british-market-still-strategic-for-majority-of-spanish-firms-despite-brexit-uncertainty-new-survey-shows.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-10-08/spanish-businesses-seek-to-lure-british-tourists-with-tax-free-shopping.html Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:16:34 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-10-08/spanish-businesses-seek-to-lure-british-tourists-with-tax-free-shopping.html Hugo Gutiérrez Thanks to Brexit, UK nationals can claim a VAT refund on purchases made in the EU, a change that the industry hopes to take advantage of Thanks to Brexit, UK nationals can claim a VAT refund on purchases made in the EU, a change that the industry hopes to take advantage of Enric Fontcuberta (EFE) Tax free shopping Spain British tourists in Barcelona. British tourists in Barcelona. <p>The United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-23/uk-threatens-no-deal-scenario-for-gibraltar-due-to-plans-for-spain-run-border-controls.html" target="_blank">has led to many challenges</a>, but there is also some good news. Thanks to Brexit, UK nationals can now claim a value-added tax (VAT) refund on purchases made during trips to the EU – in other words, they have a permanent discount at any store they go to. This is already having an impact on sales in Spain. According to preliminary data from <a href="https://www.globalblue.com/" target="_blank">Global Blue,</a> a company specializing in tax refunds, between January and the end of September, the average expenditure per British tourist in Spain was €1,337, much higher than the average for all nationalities in 2019 (€357). This figure is also higher than the average expenditure of €837 by Chinese visitors to Spain, whose annual average spend is greater than other nationalities.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-10-08/spanish-businesses-seek-to-lure-british-tourists-with-tax-free-shopping.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-23/uk-threatens-no-deal-scenario-for-gibraltar-due-to-plans-for-spain-run-border-controls.html Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:57:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-23/uk-threatens-no-deal-scenario-for-gibraltar-due-to-plans-for-spain-run-border-controls.html Rafa De Miguel Minister Wendy Morton says the government is working on a “non-negotiated outcome,” arguing that the European Commission mandate on the British Overseas Territory undermines its sovereignty Minister Wendy Morton says the government is working on a “non-negotiated outcome,” arguing that the European Commission mandate on the British Overseas Territory undermines its sovereignty JON NAZCA (Reuters) Gibraltar The airport at Gibraltar on June 24. The airport at Gibraltar on June 24. <p>It is starting to become a pattern. Desperate to leave the European Union at all costs, the UK government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed Brexit agreements that it longer supports, and is now threatening to renege on these deals if they are not renegotiated. This is the approach it has taken with the Northern Ireland Protocol, and on Wednesday it did it again with the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-31/spain-uk-reach-draft-agreement-that-will-see-an-end-to-the-border-with-gibraltar.html" target="_blank">preliminary agreement on Gibraltar</a>, the British Overseas Territory in the south of the Iberian peninsula, which was ceded to Great Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-23/uk-threatens-no-deal-scenario-for-gibraltar-due-to-plans-for-spain-run-border-controls.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-21/british-embassy-launches-survey-on-key-issues-affecting-uk-nationals-in-spain.html Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:01:20 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-21/british-embassy-launches-survey-on-key-issues-affecting-uk-nationals-in-spain.html EL PAÍS The aim of the poll is to better understand how full-time residents in the country who are covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement have been affected since the end of the Transition Period The aim of the poll is to better understand how full-time residents in the country who are covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement have been affected since the end of the Transition Period Mònica Torres Brexit in Spain A karaoke bar in the Spanish city of Benidorm. A karaoke bar in the Spanish city of Benidorm. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/OZ7AR3BYCFANHK4WLBXPM3SNEI.jpg" width="4016" height="2677" alt="A karaoke bar in the Spanish city of Benidorm."></img><p>The <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-03-31/uk-embassy-addresses-concerns-over-media-reports-spain-deporting-britons.html" target="_blank">British Embassy in Madrid</a> has launched a survey aimed at finding out how UK nationals in Spain have been affected by key issues, in particular, the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, a process commonly known as<a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/" target="_blank"> Brexit</a>. (Click <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/1mrXyQdN17" target="_blank">here</a> to directly access the form.)</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/brexit/2021-09-21/british-embassy-launches-survey-on-key-issues-affecting-uk-nationals-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2021-07-21/eu-draft-proposal-on-gibraltar-that-seeks-to-undermine-uk-sovereignty-rejected-by-british-government.html Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:51:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2021-07-21/eu-draft-proposal-on-gibraltar-that-seeks-to-undermine-uk-sovereignty-rejected-by-british-government.html Bernardo De Miguel ,Miguel González López,EL PAÍS The European Commission’s mandate would give Spain control over entry points at the British Overseas Territory The European Commission’s mandate would give Spain control over entry points at the British Overseas Territory JON NAZCA (Reuters) Gibraltar airport People crossing the runway at Gibraltar airport. People crossing the runway at Gibraltar airport. <p>Spain’s new foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, is flying to the United Kingdom on Wednesday on his first trip since taking up the portfolio in mid-July. Albares, who has replaced Arancha González Laya as part of a <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2021-07-12/in-sweeping-reshuffle-spains-pedro-sanchez-names-younger-cabinet-with-more-women.html" target="_blank">sweeping Cabinet reshuffle</a> by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, will have to deal with negative reaction by the UK government and Gibraltar over the <a href="https://www.gbc.gi/uploads/LhqGK_gibraltar_recomm_com411_en__1_.pdf" target="_blank">European Commission’s draft proposal</a> to start negotiations with the UK on the subject of the British Overseas Territory.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2021-07-21/eu-draft-proposal-on-gibraltar-that-seeks-to-undermine-uk-sovereignty-rejected-by-british-government.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/QM4ZNGVRTVDBVA4DBDWRZTQOVQ.JPG" width="3543" height="1993" alt="A border check between Spain and Gibraltar in January of this year. "></img> https://english.elpais.com/podcasts/que/2021-06-03/que-podcast-s05e03-covid-19-vaccines-and-advice-for-brits-post-brexit.html Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:07:44 GMT https://english.elpais.com/podcasts/que/2021-06-03/que-podcast-s05e03-covid-19-vaccines-and-advice-for-brits-post-brexit.html Simon Hunter ,Melissa Kitson This week, we discuss the ongoing immunization campaign in Spain and the EU, and look at the changes that British travelers to, and residents in, Spain need to be aware of This week, we discuss the ongoing immunization campaign in Spain and the EU, and look at the changes that British travelers to, and residents in, Spain need to be aware of Podcast S05E03: Spain's Covid vaccine campaign, and Brexit advice for Britons <p>This week on our Spanish news podcast, we take a look at <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-06-02/spanish-health-authorities-opt-to-use-the-janssen-vaccine-for-the-40-49-age-group.html" target="_blank">Spain’s ongoing Covid-19 vaccine campaign</a>, and also consider <a href="https://english.elpais.com/trans_iberian/2021-05-28/from-ryanair-boarding-passes-to-tie-residency-cards-the-latest-brexit-updates-for-brits-in-spain.html" target="_blank">some of the changing rules and regulations for UK nationals&nbsp;traveling to or living in the country</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/podcasts/que/2021-06-03/que-podcast-s05e03-covid-19-vaccines-and-advice-for-brits-post-brexit.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/trans_iberian/2021-05-28/from-ryanair-boarding-passes-to-tie-residency-cards-the-latest-brexit-updates-for-brits-in-spain.html Fri, 28 May 2021 12:07:22 GMT https://english.elpais.com/trans_iberian/2021-05-28/from-ryanair-boarding-passes-to-tie-residency-cards-the-latest-brexit-updates-for-brits-in-spain.html Simon Hunter English Edition editor Simon Hunter seeks to clarify some of the rumors and misinformation that have been circulating about travel between the UK and Spanish shores in recent weeks, compiling the latest advice from the British Embassy and campaigning groups English Edition editor Simon Hunter seeks to clarify some of the rumors and misinformation that have been circulating about travel between the UK and Spanish shores in recent weeks, compiling the latest advice from the British Embassy and campaigning groups Eduardo Parra (Europa Press) Travel to Spain Passengers in the Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport this week, after restrictions on arrivals from the United Kingdom were lifted. 24/05/2021 Passengers in the Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport this week, after restrictions on arrivals from the United Kingdom were lifted. 24/05/2021 <p>The <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html" target="_blank">coronavirus pandemic</a> has led to widespread travel restrictions between Spain and the United Kingdom, with foreign trips all but banned by the British government until recently and Spanish authorities setting strict limits for entry. The disruption has had a side effect, meanwhile, which is to mask the changes that have also been brought into force thanks to Brexit, the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. In recent weeks, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-03-31/uk-embassy-addresses-concerns-over-media-reports-spain-deporting-britons.html" target="_blank">rumors have abounded on social media</a> as to requirements for entry into Spain when traveling from the UK, as well as<a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-05-17/the-dark-side-of-brexit-european-citizens-being-detained-in-migrant-holding-centers-in-uk.html" target="_blank"> other aspects of the post-Brexit world</a>. Below you will find a summary of recent advice from Spain, the British government, the UK embassy in Madrid and support groups assisting citizens post-Brexit.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/trans_iberian/2021-05-28/from-ryanair-boarding-passes-to-tie-residency-cards-the-latest-brexit-updates-for-brits-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-05-26/ambassador-wanted-why-spain-has-still-not-appointed-its-top-diplomat-in-the-united-kingdom.html Wed, 26 May 2021 09:18:05 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-05-26/ambassador-wanted-why-spain-has-still-not-appointed-its-top-diplomat-in-the-united-kingdom.html Rafa De Miguel For four months – practically the same time that Brexit has been a legal reality – there has been a vacancy at the Spanish embassy in London For four months – practically the same time that Brexit has been a legal reality – there has been a vacancy at the Spanish embassy in London WPA Pool Spain's UK ambassador Former Spanish ambassador to the UK Carlos Bastarreche hands his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in 2017. Former Spanish ambassador to the UK Carlos Bastarreche hands his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II in 2017. <p>Last Monday, social gatherings indoors were once again allowed in the United Kingdom. The country, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-05-21/travelers-from-the-uk-will-be-able-to-freely-enter-spain-from-monday-with-no-restrictions-and-no-coronavirus-test.html" target="_blank">like most of Europe</a>, is gradually lifting the coronavirus restrictions that have been in place for nearly a year, and the Spanish government’s lack of representation in the UK is starting to turn into a symbolic, practical and political problem. For four months – practically the same time that <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/brexit/" target="_blank">Brexit</a> has been a legal reality – there has been no ambassador in the Spanish embassy in London.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-05-26/ambassador-wanted-why-spain-has-still-not-appointed-its-top-diplomat-in-the-united-kingdom.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-04-08/how-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-if-you-are-a-uk-national-living-in-spain.html Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:12:21 GMT https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-04-08/how-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-if-you-are-a-uk-national-living-in-spain.html EL PAÍS British Embassy offers information on access to shots, and on organizations that help vulnerable citizens register as residents British Embassy offers information on access to shots, and on organizations that help vulnerable citizens register as residents NACHO GALLEGO (EFE) Covid vaccine in Spain The British Embassy in Spain is reaching out to UK nationals who wish to get a Covid-19 vaccine shot. The British Embassy in Spain is reaching out to UK nationals who wish to get a Covid-19 vaccine shot. <p>The British Embassy is reaching out to UK citizens living in Spain who may be wondering if and when they are <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-04-08/spain-to-stop-using-astrazeneca-vaccine-on-people-under-60.html" target=_blank>eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine shot</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2021-04-08/how-to-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-if-you-are-a-uk-national-living-in-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/XIWGFJRMWJAXXA3ND6VLJPT47M.jpg" width="3368" height="2484" alt="People wait in line for their Covid-19 vaccine at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on Saturday."></img> https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-03-31/uk-embassy-addresses-concerns-over-media-reports-spain-deporting-britons.html Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:21:37 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-03-31/uk-embassy-addresses-concerns-over-media-reports-spain-deporting-britons.html EL PAÍS Spanish government has no plans to find and expel UK citizens ‘who have made this country their home,’ but officials note that anyone living there regularly must apply for residency Spanish government has no plans to find and expel UK citizens ‘who have made this country their home,’ but officials note that anyone living there regularly must apply for residency ISABEL INFANTES (GTRES) Brits in Spain English pubs in Benidorm's Levante area. English pubs in Benidorm's Levante area. <p>The UK Embassy in Spain has issued a statement following media reports that the Spanish government was planning to actively find and deport Britons living illegally in the country <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/brexit/" target=_blank>post-Brexit</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-03-31/uk-embassy-addresses-concerns-over-media-reports-spain-deporting-britons.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2021-03-16/spain-to-take-gibraltar-off-tax-haven-list-after-treaty-enters-into-force.html Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:54:02 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2021-03-16/spain-to-take-gibraltar-off-tax-haven-list-after-treaty-enters-into-force.html Miguel González López Enhanced cooperation means Spanish individuals and companies may not transfer their fiscal residency to the British Overseas Territory, which will provide information on workers and assets Enhanced cooperation means Spanish individuals and companies may not transfer their fiscal residency to the British Overseas Territory, which will provide information on workers and assets PACO PUENTES Gibraltar A woman walks along the border separating Gibraltar from Spain. A woman walks along the border separating Gibraltar from Spain. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/QKTM5BXQ4RHONBJKJP2VHGVS5Y.JPG" width="3150" height="1772" alt="A woman walks along the border separating Gibraltar from Spain."></img><p>Spain will take Gibraltar off its list of tax havens after an agreement with the United Kingdom on<a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2019/03/05/inenglish/1551772739_992050.html" target=_blank> tax cooperation</a> entered into force earlier this month. While the British Overseas Territory was no longer on the European Union or the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s lists of non-cooperative jurisdictions, it remained on Spain’s own blacklist, created in 1991.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2021-03-16/spain-to-take-gibraltar-off-tax-haven-list-after-treaty-enters-into-force.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-02-18/uk-travelers-to-spain-offered-alternatives-to-prove-residency.html Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:05:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-02-18/uk-travelers-to-spain-offered-alternatives-to-prove-residency.html EL PAÍS After passengers were denied boarding in early January due to confusion at airlines, a new list of acceptable documents has just been released After passengers were denied boarding in early January due to confusion at airlines, a new list of acceptable documents has just been released Max Duncan (AP) Travel to Spain UK travelers returning to their homes in Spain wait to speak to airline staff after being refused boarding at London's Heathrow airport on January 2. UK travelers returning to their homes in Spain wait to speak to airline staff after being refused boarding at London's Heathrow airport on January 2. <p>The United Kingdom Embassy in Madrid has published an update on travel to Spain for British nationals who were already legal residents of the country before January 1, 2021, when <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-18/spains-brexit-fears-fewer-tourists-and-dwindling-exports.html">the Brexit transition period</a> came to an end and the UK definitively left the European Union.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-02-18/uk-travelers-to-spain-offered-alternatives-to-prove-residency.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-25/in-spain-old-franco-law-hampers-post-brexit-house-sales-to-britons.html Mon, 25 Jan 2021 07:39:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-25/in-spain-old-franco-law-hampers-post-brexit-house-sales-to-britons.html Rafa Burgos A 1975 measure that still endures will now affect UK property buyers as non-EU residents in Spain, according to estate agents in the south of Alicante province A 1975 measure that still endures will now affect UK property buyers as non-EU residents in Spain, according to estate agents in the south of Alicante province ALEX TIHONOV Torrevieja Residential developments in Torrevieja (Alicante). Residential developments in Torrevieja (Alicante). <p>A Kafkian cocktail of red tape stemming from the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-18/spains-brexit-fears-fewer-tourists-and-dwindling-exports.html" target=_blank>effects of Brexit</a> combined with legislation drafted by the Spanish dictator Franco in 1975 will now delay the sale of homes to around 800 Britons a year in the Vega Baja area of Alicante province, a popular destination <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2016/07/21/inenglish/1469092927_541639.html" target=_blank>on the Mediterranean</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-25/in-spain-old-franco-law-hampers-post-brexit-house-sales-to-britons.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-01-13/spain-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-on-travel-from-united-kingdom.html Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:10:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-01-13/spain-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-on-travel-from-united-kingdom.html EL PAÍS Ban on non-resident arrivals is pushed to February 2, and a grace period for proving residency has expired. But passengers whose flights were delayed by the snowstorm will not need a new PCR Ban on non-resident arrivals is pushed to February 2, and a grace period for proving residency has expired. But passengers whose flights were delayed by the snowstorm will not need a new PCR Jesús Hellín (Europa Press) Snowstorm in Spain Passengers affected by travel disruptions caused by Storm Filomena will not need to take a new PCR test. Passengers affected by travel disruptions caused by Storm Filomena will not need to take a new PCR test. <p>The Spanish government has extended <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-12-21/spain-suspends-flights-from-the-uk-apart-from-those-carrying-spaniards-spanish-residents.html?rel=listapoyo" target="_blank">its restrictions on air and sea arrivals</a> from the United Kingdom until February 2 at 6pm. Only flights and ships carrying Spanish or Andorran citizens or official residents of those two territories will be allowed in, said Health Minister Salvador Illa on Tuesday evening following the weekly Cabinet meeting. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2019/10/16/inenglish/1571227960_029446.html" target="_blank">Andorra is a microstate</a> nestled between Spain and France.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-01-13/spain-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-on-travel-from-united-kingdom.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-11/deal-between-spain-and-uk-plans-to-eliminate-gibraltar-border-checkpoint.html Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:37:40 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-11/deal-between-spain-and-uk-plans-to-eliminate-gibraltar-border-checkpoint.html Maria Martin,Miguel González López The document describing this framework agreement, to which EL PAÍS has had access, contemplates demolishing any “physical barrier” between the British Overseas Territory and La Línea in Cádiz The document describing this framework agreement, to which EL PAÍS has had access, contemplates demolishing any “physical barrier” between the British Overseas Territory and La Línea in Cádiz PACO PUENTES Gibraltar Border checks between Spain and Gibraltar. Border checks between Spain and Gibraltar. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/QM4ZNGVRTVDBVA4DBDWRZTQOVQ.JPG" width="3543" height="1993" alt="Border checks between Spain and Gibraltar."></img><p>On December 31, just a few hours before Britain definitively exited the European Union, Spain and the United Kingdom, along with Gibraltarian representatives included in the British delegation, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-31/spain-uk-reach-draft-agreement-that-will-see-an-end-to-the-border-with-gibraltar.html" target=_blank>reached a preliminary agreement</a> that will change relations between the British Overseas Territory and Spain more significantly than any other event of the past 300 years.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-11/deal-between-spain-and-uk-plans-to-eliminate-gibraltar-border-checkpoint.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-01-04/spain-and-uk-in-talks-for-post-brexit-military-cooperation-deal.html Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:30:25 GMT https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-01-04/spain-and-uk-in-talks-for-post-brexit-military-cooperation-deal.html Miguel González López,Jesús A. Cañas The agreement will cover the fight against Jihadism, cyber-defense and joint missions; it will also contain “measures of trust” regarding Gibraltar The agreement will cover the fight against Jihadism, cyber-defense and joint missions; it will also contain “measures of trust” regarding Gibraltar Presidente del Gobierno se dirige por videoconferencia a las tropas destinadas en misiones en el extranjero Defense Minister Margarita Robles (l) and Chief of the Defense Staff Miguel Ángel Villarroya in Madrid. Defense Minister Margarita Robles (l) and Chief of the Defense Staff Miguel Ángel Villarroya in Madrid. <p>Spain and the United Kingdom are negotiating a security and defense agreement meant to serve as a key element of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-31/spain-uk-reach-draft-agreement-that-will-see-an-end-to-the-border-with-gibraltar.html" target=_blank>the new cooperation</a> sought by both sides following the end of the Brexit transition period on January 1.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2021-01-04/spain-and-uk-in-talks-for-post-brexit-military-cooperation-deal.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-04/covid-restrictions-and-brexit-confusion-see-uk-nationals-turned-away-from-flights-to-spain.html Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:34:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-04/covid-restrictions-and-brexit-confusion-see-uk-nationals-turned-away-from-flights-to-spain.html Simon Hunter A number of would-be travelers reported problems this weekend when trying to return to their adoptive country, after airlines refused to accept their green paper identity cards as proof of residency A number of would-be travelers reported problems this weekend when trying to return to their adoptive country, after airlines refused to accept their green paper identity cards as proof of residency Max Duncan (AP) Heathrow Airport British travelers trying to check in for a flight to Spain at Heathrow airport this weekend. British travelers trying to check in for a flight to Spain at Heathrow airport this weekend. <p>A number of United Kingdom nationals (UKNs) with Spanish residency took to social media at the weekend to report that they had been prevented from boarding flights bound for Spain after airlines such as British Airways and Iberia would not accept their green paper identity cards as proof that they resided in the country.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2021-01-04/covid-restrictions-and-brexit-confusion-see-uk-nationals-turned-away-from-flights-to-spain.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>Confusion over residency cards</h3><p>Reaction to these incidents on social media over the weekend reflected the confusion that persists among some United Kingdom nationals as to the validity of their green paper residency certificates, with a number of posts claiming that they were no longer valid post-Brexit and had been superseded by the new TIE card. <p> <p><br/>The official advice, however, both from the Spanish and British authorities, is that under the terms of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement agreed between the UK and the EU, “the registration certificate (known as, green certificate) either A4 size or credit card,” proves that holders “are beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement” and therefore hold residency status. <p> <p> On the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain">gov.uk page under the Living in Spain section</a>, the UK authorities state: "You can exchange your paper EU residence document for the new TIE but you are not obliged to. The Spanish government recommends obtaining the TIE because the biometric card is more durable and may simplify some administrative processes.”</p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-31/spain-uk-reach-draft-agreement-that-will-see-an-end-to-the-border-with-gibraltar.html Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:53:07 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-31/spain-uk-reach-draft-agreement-that-will-see-an-end-to-the-border-with-gibraltar.html Miguel González López,Jesús A. Cañas,EL PAÍS The country’s foreign ministers announced the deal, which will see the British Overseas Territory join the Schengen area, with just hours to go before the United Kingdom definitively leaves the EU The country’s foreign ministers announced the deal, which will see the British Overseas Territory join the Schengen area, with just hours to go before the United Kingdom definitively leaves the EU alejandro ruesga (EL PAÍS) Gibraltar Cars wait in line at Spain's border with Gibraltar on Wednesday. Cars wait in line at Spain's border with Gibraltar on Wednesday. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/6U2JEDM3YZG4NBKUJCXNYWROGU.jpg" width="2596" height="1947" alt="Cars wait in line at Spain's border with Gibraltar on Wednesday."></img><p>The border that separates Gibraltar from La Línea de la Concepción, which is known in Spanish as La Verja and was closed for 13 years (1969 to 1982), will cease to exist in six months’ time. Spain and the United Kingdom have reached a “preliminary agreement” to avoid the British Overseas Territory from becoming a hard border of the European Union. The two delegations, headed by the Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya and her British counterpart Dominic Raab, were negotiating the deal late into Wednesday night, with just hours to go before Brexit becomes a reality, and the United Kingdom definitively leaves the European Union at midnight tonight.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-31/spain-uk-reach-draft-agreement-that-will-see-an-end-to-the-border-with-gibraltar.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-29/spain-gives-a-72-hour-ultimatum-in-a-bid-to-avoid-a-hard-brexit-in-gibraltar.html Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:48:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-29/spain-gives-a-72-hour-ultimatum-in-a-bid-to-avoid-a-hard-brexit-in-gibraltar.html Miguel González López The Spanish Cabinet will today approve a raft of measures that will cover the new relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom once the latter definitively leaves the bloc The Spanish Cabinet will today approve a raft of measures that will cover the new relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom once the latter definitively leaves the bloc EMILIO NARANJO Gibraltar and Brexit Spain's Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya speaking on Monday. Spain's Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya speaking on Monday. <p>Between the carrot and the stick. With 72 hours to go before, at 12 midnight on December 31, the United Kingdom definitively leaves the European Union, Spain’s Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya stated on Monday that Spain is prepared to “open the gates” of Gibraltar, the contested British Overseas Territory, and facilitate the free movement of people between Spain and “The Rock,” as it is commonly known. But, she warned, if there is no deal, Gibraltar will be “the only place where there is a hard Brexit,” something that London and Brussels have been able to avoid with the last-minute trade deal that was reached on Christmas Eve. The Spanish Cabinet will on Tuesday approve a raft of adaptation measures covering the new relationship between the EU and the UK, once it is out of the 27-country bloc.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-29/spain-gives-a-72-hour-ultimatum-in-a-bid-to-avoid-a-hard-brexit-in-gibraltar.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>Prepared for the worst</h3><p>For months, the government of Gibraltar has been publishing a series of Technical Notices informing citizens and cross-border workers about the practical effects of Brexit. If, on January 1, Gibraltarians become third-country nationals to the EU, there will be changes to aspects of daily life such as pet documentation, international driver’s licenses and a ban on bringing certain food products into Spain. The Gibraltarian government has so far released 21 Technical Notices.</p><h3>An appeal from local mayors</h3><p>The mayors of eight municipalities in Campo de Gibraltar, The Rock’s Spanish neighbor, called on the Spanish and British negotiators to reach an agreement that is “urgent and positive in that the interests of citizens prevail over any other kind of aspect.” In an institutional statement, they warned of the “dire economic, social and political consequences” that no deal could have.</p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-22/gibraltar-to-have-border-checks-for-uk-arrivals-not-for-spain-if-deal-is-clinched.html Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:41:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-22/gibraltar-to-have-border-checks-for-uk-arrivals-not-for-spain-if-deal-is-clinched.html Miguel González López The role of European Frontex officers is the last hurdle to a last-minute agreement on the future relationship between the Rock and the surrounding area once the Brexit transition period ends The role of European Frontex officers is the last hurdle to a last-minute agreement on the future relationship between the Rock and the surrounding area once the Brexit transition period ends JON NAZCa (REUTERS) Gibraltar. People walking along the Gibraltar airport runway to reach the border with Spain. People walking along the Gibraltar airport runway to reach the border with Spain. <p>Under the terms of an agreement between Spain, Britain and Gibraltar that is <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-21/spain-and-uk-in-last-ditch-talks-to-bring-gibraltar-into-schengen-area.html" target=_blank>in its last stages of negotiation</a>, British nationals traveling to Gibraltar from the United Kingdom would have to go through passport control, while Spaniards would be able to enter freely and Gibraltarians would have open access to Spain and the other countries that are part of the Schengen Area, where border controls have been abolished. Gibraltar would not have a land border for people going into its territory, but it would have reinforced airport border controls.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-22/gibraltar-to-have-border-checks-for-uk-arrivals-not-for-spain-if-deal-is-clinched.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-21/spain-and-uk-in-last-ditch-talks-to-bring-gibraltar-into-schengen-area.html Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:08:53 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-21/spain-and-uk-in-last-ditch-talks-to-bring-gibraltar-into-schengen-area.html Jesús A. Cañas The move would improve transit of people and goods across the border, where long delays are expected if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal when transition ends on January 1 The move would improve transit of people and goods across the border, where long delays are expected if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal when transition ends on January 1 PACO PUENTES Gibraltar. Gibraltarians and Spaniards working in the Rock could experience major delays if no deal is achieved. Gibraltarians and Spaniards working in the Rock could experience major delays if no deal is achieved. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/QKTM5BXQ4RHONBJKJP2VHGVS5Y.JPG" width="3150" height="1772" alt="Gibraltarians and Spaniards working in the Rock could experience major delays if no deal is achieved."></img><p>Spain and the United Kingdom are racing to reach a deal to save residents of Gibraltar, as well as Spaniards who work in the British Overseas Territory, from having to cross a European Union external border twice a day when the Brexit <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-18/spains-brexit-fears-fewer-tourists-and-dwindling-exports.html" target=_blank>transition period ends</a> on January 1.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-21/spain-and-uk-in-last-ditch-talks-to-bring-gibraltar-into-schengen-area.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/CMEEK5NBOABTQTQ3CEGIFIEDAI.JPG" width="3150" height="2100" alt="Eva María Norton crosses into Gibraltar for work every day. "></img><img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/ONYSPFZ33MYUBNOXXRSFNYKXJY.JPG" width="3150" height="2100" alt="Information for cross-border workers in Gibraltar. "></img><h3>Prepared for the worst</h3><p>For months, the government of Gibraltar has been publishing a series of Technical Notices informing citizens and cross-border workers about the practical effects of Brexit. If, on January 1, Gibraltarians become third-country nationals to the EU, there will be changes to aspects of daily life such as pet documentation, international driver’s licenses and a ban on bringing certain food products into Spain. The Gibraltarian government has so far released 21 Technical Notices. </p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-18/spains-brexit-fears-fewer-tourists-and-dwindling-exports.html Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:15:39 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-18/spains-brexit-fears-fewer-tourists-and-dwindling-exports.html Álvaro Sánchez Employer group warns about the impact on Spanish businesses of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, with or without a last-minute trade deal Employer group warns about the impact on Spanish businesses of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, with or without a last-minute trade deal JUSTIN TALLIS (AFP) London The City of London on November 1. The City of London on November 1. <p>A recent social media message from Volkswagen UK illustrates how Brexit could soon start having a very real effect on the consumer’s pocket. “Get peace of mind with Volkswagen Price Protection – we guarantee we won’t pass on post-Brexit tariffs to you when you order your new Volkswagen before 5.30pm on 31 December 2020,” reads the Twitter message sent out <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/09/30/inenglish/1443598761_000458.html" target=_blank>by the German automaker</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-12-18/spains-brexit-fears-fewer-tourists-and-dwindling-exports.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-07-29/gibraltar-seeks-to-keep-eu-ties-after-brexit-transition-ends.html Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:04:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-07-29/gibraltar-seeks-to-keep-eu-ties-after-brexit-transition-ends.html Bernardo De Miguel ,Lourdes Lucio-Villegas Galán,EL PAÍS The British Overseas Territory is not ruling out joining the customs union or the Schengen Area, but its future relationship depends on the UK and Spain The British Overseas Territory is not ruling out joining the customs union or the Schengen Area, but its future relationship depends on the UK and Spain A. Carrasco Ragel (Efe) Gibraltar The border between Gibraltar and La Línea de la Concepción in Cádiz province. The border between Gibraltar and La Línea de la Concepción in Cádiz province. <p>The Brexit transition period will be over on January 1, and that means that Gibraltar, just like the United Kingdom, will be left out of the European Single Market.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-07-29/gibraltar-seeks-to-keep-eu-ties-after-brexit-transition-ends.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2020-02-27/contempt-for-immigrants.html Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:42:22 GMT https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2020-02-27/contempt-for-immigrants.html EL PAÍS Democratic, social liberalism is based on the principle that the market is there to serve the people. Not the other way around Democratic, social liberalism is based on the principle that the market is there to serve the people. Not the other way around Opinión Getty Images British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. <p>The first goal that the government of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rushed to define for the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union is its planned <a href="https://english.elpais.com/brexit/2020-01-30/gibraltar-fishing-and-migrant-rights-spains-post-brexit-red-lines.html" target="_blank">treatment of European immigrants</a>, which is based on rules of an illiberal and almost contemptuous nature.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2020-02-27/contempt-for-immigrants.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>