Protesters in Spain shoot water guns at tourists
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Protesters in Spain joined groups in Portugal and Italy, arguing that uncontrolled tourism was raising housing prices and forcing locals out.
As Europe's dream destinations hit their saturation point, locals are taking to the streets with a message: tourism has gone too far, Travel News News - Times Now
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