But a few councillors in Barcelona fear certain types of souvenirs, including some described as "homophobic or sexist", can "degrade" the image of the city. Councillor Jordi Coronas used as an ...

As a result, what was once a market city, whose diverse trades included catering to seasonal pilgrims, has become an isolated tourist site, its economy beholden to its visitors and its cultural image ...

Walking into the area around Hyde Park to watch the coronation ceremony on the massive city-sponsored screens, I noticed a man selling souvenir programs of the day. There were classic Union Jacks ...