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flag Barcelona tackles overtourism backlash by proposing to double tourist tax to ease housing crisis.

flag Barcelona faced significant backlash in 2024 due to overtourism, with locals protesting against overcrowding and rising housing costs. flag Tourism, a key part of the city's economy providing 14% of income and 150,000 jobs, has led to tensions as residents feel priced out. flag In response, the Catalan government proposed doubling the tourist tax, with 25% of the revenue aimed at easing the housing crisis.

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