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How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti-tourism movement
The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism ...
The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
The protest in Barcelona culminated in chants of "You're all guiris!" – local slang for foreigners – and a burst of ...
Spaniards turn water guns on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism
BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water guns against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of ...
Barcelona official to travel to Madrid today to finalise the deal to sign Espanyol ace
It has been quite a few days since it was reported that Barcelona have completed the capture of Joan Garcia.Even Espanyol ...
How the water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti-tourism movement
The humble water gun has become the symbol of Spain's anti-tourism protests. It all started at a tourism protest in Barcelona ...
We loved living in Barcelona, but left after a year. The language barrier made it impossible for us to thrive there.
My husband and I loved living in Barcelona. After a year, we left because we'd never thrive there as native English speakers ...
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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Barcelona Residents Flood Streets To Protest Mass Tourism Impact
Barcelona residents took to the streets in a protest against the overwhelming surge of tourism that’s transforming their ...
From hotspot to flashpoint: How tourism pushed Barcelona to breaking point, and how social movements are fighting back
On April 27, 2024, near the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a touring bus was blocked, sprayed with water pistols, and a banner ...
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From hotspot to flashpoint: how tourism pushed Barcelona to breaking point, and how social movements are fighting back
Claudio Milano has received funding from grant RYC2021-032437-I by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, and from the European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR. Antonio Paolo ...
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23 Best Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain (Updated 2025)
Laura French What makes the Sagrada Familia a must-visit? Sagrada Familia is emblematic of Barcelona and one of the most important works of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. This basilica is ...