Protesters in Barcelona are pushing back against foreign investment firms that have bought up thousands of homes over the past decade and are forcing out residents who can’t pay the rent.
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Italy Frees Catalan Separatist Leader From Jail. Here’s How the Case Has Gone.
Carles Puigdemont, a former leader of Catalonia, faces trial in Spain and was detained briefly in Italy. It is not clear if he will appear when the court considers whether to return him to Spain.
Will Italy Hand a Wanted Catalan Separatist Leader to Spain?
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Spain’s Catalonia region, was freed after a brief arrest in Italy. But he must remain in the country until authorities decide whether to send him back to Spain for trial.
Testing, One, Two. Fans Flock to an Experimental Indoor Rock Concert.
An organizer said this Barcelona event, one of several planned in Europe, was “a small but important step toward normality.” The listeners there basked in being part of an audience again.
Pablo Hasél Protests: Clashes in Madrid and Barcelona
Pablo Hasél had been sentenced to prison after a conviction on charges he voiced support for insurgents and insulted an ex-king. His case set off a national debate over free speech.
Glastonbury Festival Canceled for a Second Year Due to Pandemic
Britain’s biggest music event won’t take place for a second year in a row. The decision has sent shock waves across Europe, where festivals have already been asking politicians for help.
With Vacation Rentals Empty, European Cities See a Chance to Reclaim Housing
Platforms like Airbnb have been criticized for raising living costs in popular cities. Now, officials are trying to move properties aimed at tourists to long-term leases.
Accusations of Serial Rape Push Egypt Toward a Reckoning
In a country where women are often blamed when they are sexually assaulted, the arrest of an Egyptian student has raised hopes for changing attitudes.
Locals Tell Us What Top Tourist Spots Feel Like Now
Travel restrictions have turned 11 overtouristed destinations into quiet, almost unrecognizable places, even for those who live there. It’s a bittersweet experience for the people we talked to.
Wandering a Grand Hotel Emptied by Coronavirus, and Checking 1,400 Taps
A luxury hotel in Barcelona plans to welcome guests again once Spain’s lockdown ends. Until then, its sole occupant lives in a room with enviable views and preps it for a post-pandemic world.