Locals in Majorca are fuming as a picturesque beach has been 'overrun' by tourists. The authorities have blamed the impact of social media influencers who have been used to divert visitors away...
Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding1 day agoLaura GozziBBC NewsStefano Mazzola/Getty ImagesActivists in Venice have launched a series of protests against Amazon's founder Jeff...
The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona 2 days agoSarah RainsfordSouthern Europe correspondentBBCAs protesters marched through central Barcelona on Sunday, they shouted at...
Venice activists plan to disrupt Jeff Bezos's wedding11 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsStefano Mazzola/Getty ImagesActivists in Venice have launched a series of protests against Amazon's founder Jeff...
Short-term rental giant Airbnb has spoken out after large-scale protests across the Balearic Islands saw up to 30,000 people marching through tourist hotspots to demand more action against the...
The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona 9 minutes agoSarah RainsfordSouthern Europe correspondentBBCAs protesters marched through central Barcelona on Sunday, they shouted...
Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?2 hours agoKristian JohnsonBBC NewsBBCThe paternity leave offer for new dads in the UK is "one of the worst in the developed...
The Princess of Wales's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has today announced plans to fund a new innovative mental health pilot to better understand young children's development in early...
Some 800 Airbnb listings of illegal tourist apartments in Barcelona have failed to be removed in the first quarter of this year. Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet is considering measures to get to the bottom...
A high-flying woman who lived a life of luxury has been ordered to pay back £96,000 after she was accidentally caught running a drug dealing operation. Danielle Stafford, 31, formerly of Hallgate,...
Spain is introducing sweeping new regulations aimed at curbing overtourism and cracking down on illegal short-term rentals. Starting July 1, 2025, any property advertised for short stays on...
Andy and Sheila Hill were planning to scale down their lives. Instead, they bought a derelict island lost to the elements in the middle of the River Thames, moved into its crumbling 13-bedroom...
Spain's government launched a significant offensive against Airbnb last month, keen to show that the nation's economy and housing market are not up for grabs, a government minister has said,...
A British woman has died and her husband is fighting for his life after a car crashed into a bakery in a popular Greek holiday destination. The couple were reportedly sitting outside the bakery in...
With fares often significantly cheaper for those who skip checked baggage, it's a tempting option for money-savvy holidaymakers. But the convenience of flying light comes with strict limits, and even...