News of the day 12 October 2022
News / Latest headlines
Find out which ships are in port today
The Silver Moon is the only cruise ship visiting Palma today
The other side of Palma
An expanding shanty town and dreadful conditions at the old prison.
Hunters opposing increase in Mallorca wildlife refuges
Declaring a finca a wildlife refuge prohibits hunting.
Two incidents mar Spanish national day parade
"Thousands of people attended parade..."
Santa Catalina restaurateurs have had enough
Allegations of harassment by residents and the town hall plus increased rents are driving restaurateurs out.
The largest superyacht ketch in the world in Mallorca
The vessel is available for charter from 450,000 euros per week during the winter season.
Twenty-five per cent of tourist tax revenue will go on housing policies
The Balearic parliament has approved the proposal.
News / Comment
Holiday / Hotels
Mallorcan hotel promoting itself on Broadway
Promotion as a honeymoon destination has echoes of the highly successful campaign from the 1950s.
Weather / Temperatures
Thursday's weather in Mallorca
The outlook suggests that an Indian summer will be returning.
Edition of 7 October 2022
Comment
It’s been a funny old season
Some businesses did not bother to open again this season.
Humphrey Carter