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Behind the Venetian Mask: The Battle Between Overtourism and the Right to Live
Italy, Venice, June 8, 2019: Protest boats on the Grand Canal demand an end to large cruise ships in Venice. The “No Grandi Navi” movement […]
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“Almost Impossible for Locals to Live”: Barcelonians Fight Against Touristification
The various associations do not stop with the problem of tourism. They are pushing for a comprehensive rethinking of the city, highlighting how touristification has tremendous consequences for residents, primarily on the cost of living and housing prices, making it almost impossible for locals to live in the city.
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The Cost of Popularity: Lisbon’s Housing Crisis
In 2023, Lisbon received 5.6 million foreign visits, a record-high number. Behind this glamorous facade, the city is facing one of its fiercest battles: a housing crisis.