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How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group based in Barcelona that promotes the “degrowth” of the city’s successful tourism sector held its first successful rally. Some brought water guns to shoot one another and stay cool in the summer heat.

Fox News on MSN · 4d

Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows

Spanish protesters march against overtourism in Barcelona and Mallorca as residents face rising rents and displacement, prompting cities to regulate short-term rentals.

The New York Times · 4d

Protests in Europe Target Mass Tourism With Squirt Guns and Roller Bags

In Italy, Portugal and Spain, activists used water pistols and a “noisy stroll” of suitcases to draw attention to rising housing costs and the environmental toll of tourism.

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 ...

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 ...

NPR4d

Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors to protest mass tourism

BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against ... is one of a growing number of residents who are convinced that tourism has gone too far in the city of 1.7 million people.

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