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Barcelona, water gun and Tourism Degrowth

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.

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How the water gun has became 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

The Independent on MSN · 1d

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

In Barcelona, the epicentre of the demonstrations, protesters fired water pistols at shop windows and let off plumes of coloured smoke. The demonstrators held banners with slogans such as "mass tourism kills the city" and chanted, "your holidays, my misery".

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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 ...

Furious anti-tourist protesters blast holidaymakers & hotel workers with water guns & hurl smoke bombs in Barcelona

HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona – blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching ...

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What US travelers need to know amid anti-tourism protests in Europe

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to exercise more caution when traveling to Europe amid a renewed wave of ...

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Thousands protest against tourism in southern Europe

Over the weekend, many anti-tourism protests broke out in major European cities such as Barcelona, Venice, Lisbon, Genoa and Malaga by local residents.

Traveling to Europe? Here’s What to Expect From Tourism Protests on June 15.

On Sunday, activists in Barcelona, Lisbon and other hot spots plan to take to the streets to voice their concerns about ...

How artists and artisans are reviving this old-school Barcelona neighborhood

The seaside neighbourhood in east Barcelona has been brought back to life by galleries and studios taking over once-derelict ...

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7 Best Places to Visit in Barcelona, According to Nomadic Matt

That’s where Nomadic Matt (aka Matt Kepnes) comes in. A best-selling author and global travel expert known for his ...

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Bye-bye Airbnb? Barcelona sets 2028 deadline to phase out tourist flats

Barcelona has announced a landmark decision to put an end to licensed tourist apartments. Mayor Jaume Collboni revealed that ...

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