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Europe is set to be hit by a record surge in tourism. How will it cope?

A look at overtourism in some of Europe's most visited destinations

The Independent UK

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot - and how does Europe fare?

European restaurants make up three of the Top 5 spots on this year's World's 50 Best Restaurants list. However, Spain's Disfrutar, in Barcelona, has been dethroned as the highest ranked restaurant in the world...

Euronews

48 Pics To Prove That Spain Is Unlike Any Other Country

Spain has everything from stone castles and sophisticated cities to flat plains, and snowcapped mountains, all of which have made it a favored travel destination.

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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.

Euronews

London set to bask in summer heatwave this week with temperatures predicted to soar above 30C

The capital is forecast to be hotter than holiday hotspots like Barcelona and Lisbon

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Barcelona protesters tell tourists to ‘go home’

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Hotels, not ‘scapegoated’ Airbnb, to blame for overtourism says company chief

Airbnb said criticisms against the company were ‘totally unfair’

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers sprayed by water pistols in Barcelona as part of organised anti-tourism protests across Europe

Frustrated locals targeted hotels while chanting “your holidays, my misery”

The Independent UK

Anti-tourism marches break out across Europe as locals claim holidaymakers are pricing them out

Activists called for a curb on mass tourism, with organisers telling demonstrators to bring water pistols to fire at foreign visitors

Evening Standard

Anti-tourism protesters confront hotel staff with flares and water pistols in Barcelona

Anti-tourism protesters clashed with hotel staff in Barcelona, appearing to fire flares and water pistols in a display of unrest on Sunday 15 June.

The Independent UK

London weather: 'It's going to be hot for a long time'

Heatwave predicted for second half of week into Saturday and Sunday with London tipped to be hotter than Barcelona and the Algarve

Evening Standard

Spaniards packing water pistols blame impact of mass tourism for housing crunch

A growing number of Spaniards are souring on the country's highly successful tourism industry which is being blamed for a stubborn housing crisis

The Independent UK

F1 Canadian GP: George Russell storms to pole ahead of Max Verstappen

George Russell stormed to pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix and will start on the front row alongside his Barcelona rival Max Verstappen.

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Autosport

F1 Canadian GP: Russell snatches last gasp pole from Verstappen, Norris seventh

George Russell stormed to pole position at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and will start on the front row alongside his Barcelona rival Max Verstappen.

Motorsport

Canadian GP: Five things to watch out for

Speaking of Max Verstappen, there’s more than just one question mark ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Usually, the sole question would be: can Red Bull provide him with a car that is good enough to challenge McLaren at this track? The likely answer would be no, as kerb riding…

FourFourTwo

The Women's Euro 2025 squads confirmed so far

Women's Euro 2025 squads are slowly being revealed before the major tournament starts on 2 July

Evening Standard

Primavera 2025 review: eclipsed the hype in a blaze of glitter

With Charli, Sabrina, and Chappell as the pop girl headliners, Barcelona’s big festival was never going to fail

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Motorsport

F1 Panel: Can Max Verstappen still challenge the McLaren duo for the title?

Max Verstappen's Barcelona clash with George Russell not only became a talking point post-race, but also dramatically changed the championship picture. With McLaren having the best car on the grid, it was always going to be a challenge for Verstappen to fight with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris – but…

Digital Camera World

Streetwise food photographer for the day uses street photography skills to document historic food market

Josep Reverendo looks beyond the lush produce and vibrant colors of Barcelona’s famous La Boqueria to document the hustle and bustle

The Guardian - UK

Tuchel insists ‘no harm done’ by honest criticism of England win over Andorra

Thomas Tuchel, the England head coach, defended the frank assessment he gave his side’s 1-0 win against Andorra in Barcelona on Saturday night

Cycling News

Volta a Catalunya Femenina: Demi Vollering claims overall victory, leads out teammate Loes Adegeest to stage 3 win

Dutch star pays back FDJ-Suez teammate with stunning lead-out in Barcelona sprint

RideApart

This Custom Motorcycle Is a Picture-Perfect Desert Racer

Barcelona-based custom workshop Fuel Motorcycle has created the ultimate desert racer dubbed the Fury 650. It’s based on the new Royal Enfield Bear 650.

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel unhappy with England attitude in laboured victory over Andorra

Captain Harry Kane netted the winner in Barcelona.

The Independent UK

England jeered after unimpressive win over minnows Andorra

Skipper Harry Kane scored the only goal in Barcelona.

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