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How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group based in Barcelona that promotes the “degrowth” of ...
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The movement against overtourism is sweeping Southern Europe
A growing coalition in Portugal, Italy and Spain is challenging the harmful effects of mass tourism — and calling for a new ...
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READY, FIRE, AIM: Tourists are Arriving… Where’s My Squirt Gun?
Tension has been mounting over the rising cost of housing and rents in Spain, and the cost of goods in the shops, with many ...
How the water gun has become a symbol for Barcelona residents 'fed up' with the tourism industry
The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally. View on euronews ...
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Spaniards packing water guns blame impact of mass tourism for housing crunch
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona on Sunday as demonstrators ...
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Venice Residents Protest Bezos Wedding as Europe Bristles About Overtourism
In the streets of Barcelona, demonstrators armed with water guns sprayed unsuspecting tourists as part of growing protests.
Southern Europeans protest overtourism with water pistols
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Barcelona, Lisbon, Venice and other European cities over the weekend, protesting ...
Locals Send Clear Message to Visitors in Several Popular Tourist Cities
Locals in Spain, Portugal, and Italy sent a clear message to tourists over the weekend, The New York Post reported.
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Barcelona Visitors Sprayed By Water Guns As Residents Protest Glut Of Tourism
The city’s police force, the Guàrdia Urbana de Barcelona, reported that 2,800 protesters showed up Saturday, according to NBC News, which cited the Spanish news organization El País. However, the ...