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America's Cup Races Postponed Due To Weather In Barcelona

Alinghi and Orient Express await America's Cup elimination decision after races postponed due to weather in Barcelona. Playoff series to start on September 14.

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Sorry tourist-haters — Barcelona is the perfect break for families

You won’t feel the anti-tourist heat so much if you step away from the usual crowds, says Martin Robinson. Here’s how to nail a trip to the Spanish capital with kids

Evening Standard

Napkin That Aided Barcelona in Signing Lionel Messi Sells for Nearly $1 Million

A paper napkin that played a key role in Lionel Messi joining FC Barcelona sold at auction Friday for nearly $1 million.

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From Bedar to Barcelona: a journey of reconnection, culinary misadventures and the art of slow living

After two years of separation, a post-lockdown reunion with her mother in Spain turned into a transformative journey up the east coast – from the quiet charm of a tiny pueblo to the vibrant energy of Barcelona. Along the way, Hannah Twiggs rediscovered the joy of travel, the perils of…

The Independent UK

The Macbor Montana XR5 Is an Entry-Level Adventurer, But It Has An Identity Crisis

Barcelona-based motorcycle brand Macbor wants to shake up the entry-level ADV segment with the Montana XR5 510, but its true identity just might surprise you.

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OPINION - The London Question: Is it ever ok for men to be topless in the city?

Earlier this month I visited the visitor-hating city of Barcelona. I wasn’t too worried. Sure, I had my valuables in a bumbag and was sporting scarlet sunburn around my neck, but did I obviously stand out from the locals? At which point I noticed a Spanish man striding down the…

Evening Standard

Spain wants to replace affordable holiday rentals with luxury hotels

Spain is the world’s second-most visited country after France

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Kicked out at 18 to live on the streets – a teenage migrant in Spain

Ilyas fled a life of poverty in Morocco at just 15; like others, he finds himself in desperate circumstances in Europe.

Al Jazeera

'When Messi played out wide, he was easy to catch - I never had any issues playing against him': Manchester United legend opens up on playing against Argentine great

Lionel Messi didn't have it all his own way in early meetings with Manchester United - as one legend describes

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Olympic legend Sir Ben Ainslie robbed at knifepoint of £17k Rolex in Barcelona

Sir Ben Ainslie was cornered by a gang who threatened him with a knife, according to local media reports

The Independent UK

Sir Ben Ainslie has Rolex robbed at knifepoint in Barcelona

Sir Ben is the most successful Olympic sailor of all time

Evening Standard

America's Cup Defender New Zealand Awaiting Stiff Challenge In Barcelona

Italy and the United States have shown America's Cup defender New Zealand they face a fight to the wire to retain the sailing trophy in the 37th edition of international sport's oldest competition.

International Business Times

One price for locals, another for tourists: Lisbon restaurants’ secret tax on out-of-towners

Europe’s war on overtourism has already swept through Barcelona, Málaga, Tenerife and Venice. Now, it’s reached the Portuguese capital

The Guardian - UK

Two Women Compare The Living Costs Between The US And Spain, Are Surprised By The Differences

The cost of living in Los Angeles and Barcelona are higher than many cities. However, one of the two is more expensive, and these two TikTokers were shocked by the differences. The post Two Women Compare The Living Costs Between The US And Spain, Are Surprised By The Differences first…

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The Independent UK

'Barcelona or die' For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Salamba Ndiaye is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to leave the West African country each year to head to Spain, fleeing poverty and the lack of job opportunities for young people

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s about money’: doubt over America’s Cup benefits in tourist hotspot Barcelona

Authorities say event will bring in €1bn but local people fear little will remain in city on frontline of overtourism

Motorsport

Norris and McLaren insist they don't have a start problem

Lando Norris faces a critical test to win Formula 1's 2024 Dutch Grand Prix – seeing off Max Verstappen at the race start amid heavy scrutiny of his getaways this season.

Autosport

Why Norris and McLaren face critical F1 start test at Dutch GP

Lando Norris faces a critical test to win Formula 1’s 2024 Dutch Grand Prix – seeing off Max Verstappen at the race start amid heavy scrutiny of his getaways this season.

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'I broke the cardinal rule of commentary by saying "And Solskjaer has won it" - if Manchester United hadn't won, there would have been an effigy hanging of me in the Arndale Centre!': Clive Tyldesley relives his most famous moment

The former ITV commentator relives Manchester United's famous night in Barcelona when Sir Alex Ferguson's side became European champions

The Guardian - UK

‘Elitist and opaque’: Barcelona residents oppose America’s Cup and related tourism

As sailing race starts, with influx of visitors, local people say income it brings to area will be enjoyed by few

The Independent UK

Record-breaker Sarah Storey prepared for ‘all eventualities’ at Paris Paralympics

The 46-year-old made her Paralympic debut as a 14-year-old swimmer at Barcelona in 1992.

The Conversation

Bali gives a snapshot of what ‘overtourism’ looks like in the developing world

Barcelona residents marched against tourists in July after similar protests in Venice earlier in 2024. Recently, residents of Santorini in Greece were in uproar after a Facebook post reportedly asked them to stay home and make room for the thousands of tourists expected to arrive during the peak holiday season.

The Guardian - UK

My Barcelona is being destroyed by mass tourism – but kicking visitors out isn’t the answer

From petty crime to a housing crisis, our city is suffering. Backlash is justified, but sustainable tourism is part of our future, says Xavier Mas de Xaxàs, a writer for La Vanguardia

Motorsport

How RB identified its Barcelona F1 upgrade issues

RB rolled back on its Barcelona floor after identifying it as the main reason its Spanish Grand Prix upgrades missed the mark, according to technical director Jody Egginton.

Evening Standard

Mounir Nasraoui: Father of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal feared for his life after stab attack

Suspects arrested after incident in Spanish city

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