News of the day 19 January 2024
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Computers at Calvia town hall, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Calvia town hall unable to collect tax because of cyberattack

It is estimated that it will take a further ten days for key services to be functioning.

Andrew Ede

Shoppers in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Some Palma shops will open on Saturday following "stupid" decision not to declare it a holiday

Accessing the centre of the city will be difficult because it is the Cycling Day.

Andrew Ede

Ali Kouch, guarded by the Guardia Civil, in the courts of Inca

Latest headlines

Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca

This week murder cases, cyberattack, robberies, rising house prices, crisis in the Red Sea and more water needed.

Andrew Ede

Record year for tourism.

Latest headlines

Holidaymakers spent 108 billion euros in record year for Spain tourism

"We have a lot of work to do in Brazil, in China, in the United States,"

Jason Moore

Latest headlines

Owner of sick dog convicted in Palma for failing to take her to the vet

To alleviate the dog's pain, an eye had to be removed.

MDB Digital

Robber being taken to court in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Prison for robber suspected of at least 40 offences

The robberies were mainly over the festive period.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
RGeneral elections in the United Kingdom

Comment

Voting rights for expats

“I would much prefer to vote in a Spanish general election than a British one.”

Jason Moore

The Mallorcan becomes ambassador of the tennis federation of the country

Comment

Rafa of Arabia

Disappointment is the word to have regularly cropped up on social media.

Andrew Ede

Sant Antoni fiestas

Comment

Sant Antoni and the Fires of Abstinence

Yet who was this sainted man? And what made him so intriguing to the people of Mallorca, that his existence is still been celebrated 1,660 years after his death?

Peter Clover

Soller's tram

Comment

Bittersweet realities and renewal: Updates from Soller Valley

Just one more week of the Soller Tram being out of service for annual repairs to the track. It will be back on 22nd January 2024.

Shirley Roberts

Holiday / Lifestyle
Italian ex yacht chef Michela Saragoni

Chef Spotlight in Mallorca

A chef's journey from yachts to countryside living in Mallorca

This week I’m chatting to Italian ex yacht chef Michela Saragoni, who moved ashore to become a personal chef in 2018.

Erica Lay

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, January 19

Patience and understanding will go a long way, as folks may not be operating at their best today, and this can include ourselves

Hans Lenz: property prices will continue to rise

Lifestyle

Hans Lenz: Mallorca needs more affordable housing for residents

“It is reckless and a risk for consumers that there is no prior requirement, no minimum training and no control over an activity that deals with something as sensitive as renting or buying a home.”

Jason Moore

Holiday / Hotels
Holiday / Travelling
The MSC Orchestra is one of the ships visiting Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are two MSC cruise ships scheduled to visit Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
Sport / Real Mallorca
Copa del Rey quarter-finals

Real Mallorca

Mallorca at home to La Liga leaders Girona in the last eight

Mallorca were given a difficult (but not impossible) quarter final tie in the Copa del Rey at home to league leaders Girona in the draw made today (Friday) at lunchtime in Madrid.

Monro Bryce

Pablo Maffeo will be sorely missed

Real Mallorca

Pablo Maffeo out for three months

The Palma side arrive at the Ceramica stadium with only one defeat in their last seven games and that was a 1-0 loss at Real Madrid.

Monro Bryce

Edition of 19 January 2024
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