The problem of over-tourism in Europe is at an all-time high. The pristine beaches, historical landmarks and narrow streets which were the main attraction in summer for people all over the world, are now full of locals protesting against them. However, they are not protesting against tourists but the over-tourism which is slowing pushing the residents towards unaffordability and suffocation in their own towns.
In the Catalan elections last May, voters opened a new window on their political reality: new parties, new priorities and, above all, a lot of uncertainty. Who will be the next President of the Generalitat?
While Spain has made progress protecting women, young girls remain vulnerable.
Spain has reached a breaking point over tourism to the nation. However, it depends heavily on tourism economically.
Spain’s national court has opened an investigation in to Carles Puigdemont and Ruben Wagensberg for potential terrorism charges due to their alleged role in 2019 protests, regarding the prison sentences of Catalonians found guilty for their role in the illegal 2017 referendum for independence.
Spanish Prime Minister was unsuccessful in passing an amnesty bill which is important in order to maintain the coalition government. It will be nearly impossible to create a version of the bill that will receive enough votes to be passed.
Spain did a 180 degree turn and decided to recognize Kosovo passports. This means that anyone with a Kosovo passport will be able to travel throughout the Schengen area without a visa, considerably strengthening Kosovo passports.
Prime Minister Sanchez has potentially sold out Spain in order to win another power and is facing the wrath of large protests on the street.
Recurrent crises highlight a consistent failure of current leaders to meet demands of protection; protection against war, economic crashes, and immigration. This failure pushes individuals towards parties that offer different and extreme methods of protection. Such as expanding military power and cracking-down on so-called illegal migration. Here, far-right parties gain the opportunity to position themselves as champions of strength and safeguarding, offering new hard-line politics on immigration, economics, and nationalism.
Olive Oil has become liquid gold due to poor weather conditions and has been stolen repeatedly due to a sharp increase in its price.
