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Barcelona, water gun and overtourism

'Your holidays, my misery': Europeans protest overtourism with water pistols, smoke bombs

Protesters in Spain joined groups in Portugal and Italy, arguing that uncontrolled tourism was raising housing prices and forcing locals out.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Barcelona residents use water guns to protest overtourism

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Barcelona, Lisbon, Venice and other European cities over the weekend, protesting the negative effects of overtourism. The protesters claimed tourism drives up the cost of housing and diminishes availability for local residents.

Associated Press News on MSN · 22h

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 protests.

Travel Noire on MSN1h

Louvre Workers Strike Against Overtourism, Forcing World’s Most-Visited Museum To Close Its Doors

The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly closed on Monday, June 16, 2025, as staff staged a spontaneous walkout to protest overwhelming crowds and deteriorating working conditions.

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says his company is a 'convenient scapegoat' as European cities protest overtourism

Overtourism is rattling cities across Europe, where some activists blame short-term rental companies like Airbnb for the ...

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Locals vs Tourists: Protests Break Out In Spain, Italy & Portugal Over Overtourism

As Europe's dream destinations hit their saturation point, locals are taking to the streets with a message: tourism has gone ...

The New York Sun1d

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.

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