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Protesters in Spain joined groups in Portugal and Italy, arguing that uncontrolled tourism was raising housing prices and ...
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 humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism ...
The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group based in Barcelona that promotes the “degrowth” of ...
As Europe's dream destinations hit their saturation point, locals are taking to the streets with a message: tourism has gone ...
The Louvre strike, though sudden, was not without cause. Workers described 'untenable' conditions worsened by overcrowding, ...
Anti-tourism riots are continuing across southern Europe, with countries protesting what they call the damaging effects of ...
Over the weekend, many anti-tourism protests broke out in major European cities such as Barcelona, Venice, Lisbon, Genoa and Malaga by local residents.
Thousands of protesters have gathered in major cities across southern Europe to demonstrate against mass tourism amid claims uncontrolled pricing is forcing local residents out of their own ...
Norway will introduce a 3% tourist tax from 2026 to tackle overtourism, fund local infrastructure, and preserve its natural beauty. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa, unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded.