18 h. ago Protests putting Brits off Spain as holidaymakers 'won't go if we're not wanted'

Residents of popular tourist destinations are becoming increasingly frustrated at the impact of "over-tourism"

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2 d. ago Tourists face a soaking this summer as locals find their protest symbol

In Barcelona, a group of tourists found themselves the targets of an unusual form of protest when a woman armed with a plastic water gun sprayed them as they sat at an outdoor table.

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2 d. ago How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti

The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism protests

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3 d. ago Moment cops form protective shield in front of holidaymakers dining at a Majorca restaurant as they are barracked by anti

Images captured in Majorca show officers standing guard while stunned diners watched on at the crowd of chanting demonstrators.

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3 d. ago Protests in Spain see 30,000 storm city's streets to tell holidaymakers 'go home'

A peaceful Sunday was ruined for tourists in both Majorca and Ibiza as thousands of protesters took to the streets

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3 d. ago SUE REID: I uncovered the grooming gangs scandal 15 years ago

At last Sir Keir Starmer has announced a national inquiry into the mass-rape gangs prowling the streets of our towns and cities to target young girls for sex. And not before time.

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7 d. ago Tourists and locals at odds with each other in holiday hotspot

A housing crisis in popular cities has led to growing frustration about the proliferation of short-term rental apartments in city centres

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7 d. ago LA riots live: Trump unleashes on 'incompetent' Gavin Newsom after video message fail as ICE protests spread

LIVE UPDATES: LA was under a curfew last night as heavily armed security officers patrolled the downtown streets. Several cities across the US are bracing for more protests today.

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8 d. ago Family of highway worker crushed to death by 'rotten and unsafe' tree during Storm Eunice are suing for £200,000 compensation

The family of a highway worker killed by an 'unsafe' tree during Storm Eunice are suing for more than £200,000 compensation over his death.

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8 d. ago Spain cannot ignore ‘overtourism’ problems as 100 million visitors expected this year

A housing crisis in popular cities has led to growing frustration about the proliferation of short-term rental apartments in city centres

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1 week ago Thousands protest in Madrid against government of prime minister Pedro Sánchez

Ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ party has faced series of corruption allegations over past yearTens of thousands of people have gathered in central Madrid to protest against the government of Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, and to demand an early general election as his party, his administration and his family continue to be beset by a succession of corruption allegations.Sunday’s protest, called by the opposition conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan “Mafia or democracy”, attracted between 45,000 and 50,000 people, according to the central government’s delegation to the region. Organisers, however, put the attendance at 100,000. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Thousands protest in Madrid against Pedro Sánchez’s government

Ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ party has faced series of corruption allegations over past yearTens of thousands of people have gathered in central Madrid to protest against the government of Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, and to demand an early general election, as his party, his administration and his family continue to be beset by a succession of corruption allegations.Sunday’s protest, called by the opposition conservative People’s party (PP) under the slogan “mafia or democracy”, attracted between 45,000 and 50,000 people, according to the central government’s delegation to the region. Organisers put the attendance at 100,000. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Spanish government’s tourism warning after Airbnb ordered to remove thousands of rentals

Spain is one of the world’s most visited countries

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2 w. ago Spanish tourists warned of new 'June to September' rule they must follow

Holidaymakers in Spain have become the target of frequent protests in recent months.

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3 w. ago Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism

In 2020, Black Lives Matter street murals appeared in cities across the U.S. following the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery

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last month Spain ditches influencers after disastrous bid to get social media 'celebrities' to promote destinations saw quiet spots swarmed by thousands, prompting protests by locals

The move comes a year after jeering Mallorcan protestors descended on an Instagram-famous beach and blocked visitors from entering in a bid to combat mass tourism.

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