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From hotspot to flashpoint: how tourism pushed Barcelona to breaking point, and how social movements are fighting back

On April 27 2024, near the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a touring bus was blocked, sprayed with water pistols, and a banner bearing the slogan “let’s put out the tourism fire” was stuck to its front. It was a headline-grabbing protest against the stranglehold tourism holds over the city, and…

The Conversation

Max Verstappen Reflects on Barcelona GP: 'Not Right and Shouldn't Have Happened'

Max Verstappen admits fault in Spanish GP collision with George Russell, saying it 'shouldn't have happened' as he nears a race ban.

International Business Times UK

Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.

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Why Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan Chose Barcelona to Launch Their Summer Reign

The countdown for the Barcelona Sound, one of Europa's biggest festivals, has started. Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan are the leading artists.

Latin Times

Who could replace Max Verstappen at Red Bull if he lands F1 race ban?

Following the incident with George Russell in Barcelona, Max Verstappen is just one penalty point away from serving a one-race ban from a Formula 1 grand prix.

Motorsport

Who could stand-in for Verstappen at Red Bull if he gets an F1 race ban?

Following the incident with George Russell in Barcelona, Max Verstappen is just one penalty point away from serving a one-race ban from a Formula 1 grand prix.

Autosport

Primavera Sound 2025: The Definitive Guide to Barcelona's Must-See Acts and How to Watch on Streaming

One of Europa's biggest and more important music festivals is starting this Wednesday. Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025 can be streamed on Amazon Music and Twitch

Latin Times

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Outplayed and outclassed, England are left searching for answers ahead of their Euros defence

Spain 2-1 England: The Lionesses failed to qualify for the Nations League semi-finals after a brace from Claudia Pina sank their hopes in Barcelona

The Independent UK

Clàudia Pina’s double for Spain means England miss out on Nations League finals

Spain showed their class with a 2-1 win over England thanks to two second-half goals from Clàudia Pina

The Guardian - UK

To Barcelona, Forever: release date, cast and everything we know about the Hallmark Channel Passport to Love 2025 movie

Anna and Erica reunite in Spain in To Barcelona, Forever. Here's everything we know about the Hallmark Channel Passport to Love 2025 movie.

WhatToWatch

Primavera Sound: How Barcelona Became the Site of Europe's Most Important Music Festival

Since its inception in 2001, the Primavera Sound music festival has served as a premier hotspot for the world's biggest artists.

Latin Times

Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before Max Verstappen clashed with George Russell

Max Verstappen’s deficit to Oscar Piastri nearly doubled in Barcelona. With three additional penalty points, he also faces the threat of a race ban. What has gone wrong? Here is a look at Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and Red Bull’s mistakes that preceded it.

Motorsport

Analysis: What went wrong at Red Bull before the Verstappen-Russell clash

Autosport

'It was not right': Max Verstappen accepts blame for George Russell clash at Spanish Grand Prix

Reigning world champion appears to have offered a veiled apology on social media after controversial incident in Barcelona

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The Independent UK

Max Verstappen admits driving into George Russell was ‘not right’ in apologetic Instagram post

Verstappen and Russell collided late on in Barcelona, with the Dutchman accepting the blame for the incident

Motorsport

Who slept best last night: Lance Stroll

After last year’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona this column wished Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff a good night’s sleep – mostly because of his memorable press conference appearance where he took aim at the “lunatics” directing “online abuse” at his team based on improbable conspiracy theories. Twelve months on, unfortunately,…

Motorsport

Who slept worst last night: Max Verstappen

Late on Sunday evening after the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, once the sturm und drang had dissipated, I typed this prompt into ChatGPT for a bit of fun: "Suppose you wanted to artificially create the perfect Formula 1 driver in a lab – what would the result be?" "Interesting question,” was…

Motorsport

Lewis Hamilton claims F1 Spanish GP is "the worst race I’ve experienced"

Lewis Hamilton has described the Spanish Grand Prix as “the worst race I’ve experienced” after finishing sixth in the Formula 1 contest at Barcelona.

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Autosport

Hamilton: F1 Spanish GP is "the worst race I’ve experienced"

Lewis Hamilton has described the Spanish Grand Prix as “the worst race I’ve experienced” after finishing sixth in the Formula 1 contest at Barcelona.

Sports Illustrated

Spanish Grand Prix Takeaways: Piastri Redeems As Verstappen Costs Himself Late

The championship leader held off his McLaren teammate to gain another notch in the title fight. Plus, Ferrari nabs another podium and Red Bull tumbles back.

Motorsport

Spanish GP: Five quick takeaways

After losing out on two consecutive weekends, Oscar Piastri responded like a true championship contender in Barcelona. It wasn’t a straightforward win, that’s for sure. On Saturday, the Australian recovered from a disappointing first lap in Q3 to steal pole from his teammate Lando Norris by over two-tenths. On Sunday,…

The Independent UK

Harry Kane greets Lewis Hamilton as England players take in Spanish Grand Prix

England manager Thomas Tuchel and a number of England players were at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya for the race.

The Independent UK

Bukayo Saka snubs Sky F1 and Nico Rosberg at Spanish GP: ‘That was not very friendly’

The England football team were present on the Barcelona grid but Arsenal star Saka was not keen to chat

The Guardian - UK

Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix from pole: Formula One – as it happened

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri started on pole and finished first on a tough day for Max Verstappen

Autosport

Why Aston Martin can’t replace Stroll for the F1 Spanish GP

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll was a late withdrawal from the Spanish Grand Prix, complaining of pain in the hand and wrist – after-effects of a medical procedure he underwent after a cycling accident on the eve of the 2023 season. But the timing of the decision meant it was…

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