Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

By admin June 22, 2024 No comment

News Trending

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to phase out short-term tourist rentals in the city within five years. He stated that no renewals will be granted for the 10,101 tourist licenses currently in place when they expire by November 2028. These apartments, commonly listed on platforms like Airbnb, will instead be reserved […]

Venice Prohibits Large Tourist Groups and Loudspeakers

By admin June 1, 2024 No comment

News Trending

New regulations have been implemented in Venice, banning the use of loudspeakers and restricting tour group sizes to a maximum of 25 people. Officials state that these measures aim to mitigate the effects of over-tourism on the Italian city. Venice’s historic canals make it one of Europe’s most popular destinations. Earlier this year, Venice introduced […]

Hunt for survivors of Majorca building collapse

By admin May 24, 2024 No comment

News Trending

A desperate search for survivors is underway after a two-storey restaurant collapsed on Majorca, killing four people and injuring 16, according to local emergency services. Several individuals are believed to be trapped under the debris at the Medusa Beach Club, a popular beachside restaurant in Palma de Majorca, the regional capital. Among the victims are […]

Thousands protest against Canary islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model

By admin April 20, 2024 No comment

News Trending

Protests are set to erupt across the Canary Islands this Saturday, with demonstrators calling for a reevaluation of the region’s tourism industry and a halt to the influx of tourists. The movement, named “Canarias tiene un límite” (The Canaries have a limit), is supported by various environmental organizations such as Greenpeace, WWF, and Friends of […]

Bashkortastan Beauty Iluza Isyandavletova Takes the Crown as Miss Asia 2023

By admin November 15, 2023 No comment

Beauty News Trending

Iluza Isyandavletova from Bashkortastan has won the title of the Miss Asia 2023. Aayushma Bajracharya of Nepal achieved the first runner-up position, Cerena Ann Johnson from the UAE secured the second runner-up title, and Jinnapat Palsuea from Thailand earned the third runner-up position. The crowning ceremony was attended by former Miss Asia Winner Nguyen Thi […]

Paris School Faces Bedbug Infestation: Officials Take Action

By admin October 6, 2023 No comment

News Trending

France’s government is taking steps to address a nationwide panic surrounding bedbugs, which has escalated as a Paris school reported an infestation. Senior officials from various ministries, including health, economy, and transport, convened to coordinate an action plan and consider the creation of a national bedbug observatory to gain an accurate understanding of

Venice Set to Approve €5 Charge for Day-Trip Tourists

By admin September 12, 2023 No comment

News Trending

Venice is poised to greenlight a trial €5 (£4.30; $5.35) levy for daily tourists as a strategy to manage tourism. This fee will apply to all visitors aged 14 and above and necessitates advance booking for entry to the city. Simone Venturini, a city council member overseeing tourism, has disclosed that this trial period will […]

Unesco Proposes Including Venice on Endangered List

By admin August 1, 2023 No comment

News Trending

Unesco recommends placing Venice on the list of endangered World Heritage sites due to the risks posed by excessive tourism, overdevelopment, and rising sea levels from climate change. The agency aims to prompt better preservation efforts for the iconic Italian city’s future. The proposal will be carefully reviewed by the Venice municipality and discussed with […]

Over 40 People Killed in Devastating Mediterranean Wildfires

By admin July 26, 2023 No comment

News Trending

A deadly wave of Mediterranean wildfires has resulted in over 40 deaths and forced thousands to evacuate in Algeria, Italy, and Greece. The situation remains dire as high temperatures and dry conditions persist, making firefighting efforts challenging. The island of Rhodes has declared a state of emergency, and other regions, including Corfu, Evia, Sicily, and […]

Plan a trip to the colourful nation – Barcelona

By admin February 14, 2019 No comment

Lifestyle Travel Trending

Barcelona is the capital and largest city of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. Barcelona is the sixth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is a colourful city with fanciful architecture. Barcelona is one of the world’s leading […]