Tensions rise in Spain as regions debate debt reduction and tourist taxes. The PP walks out of a fiscal meeting, while Catalonia considers doubling its tourist tax. Read more...

Political tensions rise as leaders clash over NGO funding, debt forgiveness, and tourist and property taxes in Slovakia, Spain, and Catalonia. Key players include Šimečka, Fico, and Illa. Read more...

Barcelona is doubling its tourist tax to €15/night to improve real estate and reduce tourism. Plus, a bus crash on Diagonal may be linked to avoiding a pedestrian. Read more...

Bali is considering a tourist tax of up to £190 to manage visitor numbers and introducing water taxis and seaplanes to combat traffic congestion. Read more...

Spain faces challenges as some regions struggle with overtourism, leading to local action, while others battle severe flooding following record rainfall. Popular holiday islands also consider tourist tax extensions. Read more...

Catalonia is set to double its tourist tax, allocating 25% of the increased revenue to housing initiatives. This comes amid significant financial agreements and political maneuvering within the region. Read more...