30% of home sales in the Balearics in 2023 were to foreigners
General agreement that there is a stabilisation of house prices.
Two-million-euro fine for police officer who was renting out substandard homes
The fine is the largest that the housing ministry has ever issued.
85% of new residents of the Balearics in 2023 were foreigners
The percentage of foreign-born residents of the Balearics is the highest in Spain.
Britons in a panic as Mallorca runs out of tea!
Britons may have to brave a shortage of some lines of tea.
Man beats another in broad daylight in Palma
The National Police have obtained the footage and are investigating the incident.
Mallorca rat attack knocks out local courthouse
Neighbours have complained that in some streets of Inca the presence of rats “is scary”.
School bus driver in Mallorca who tested positive for drugs is exonerated
Francisco Domínguez had to endure insults and demands that he be sent to prison.
Farmers spark new EU war
It’s not just farmers from across the bloc who are taking aim at Brussels, so too are a number of governments such as Spain.
Why can’t we have nice things?
“What is it with humans trashing everything – and since when did fly tippers start hiking? The lack of respect to mother nature is just embarrassing”
Carnival Capers in Mancor de la Vall
Peaceful and quiet it may be, but the inhabitants of Mancor de la Vall are far from retiring or boring.
In search of Mallorca's tourism branding excellence
A branding guru has been hired by the Council of Mallorca's tourism department.
What should you do if you come across processionary caterpillars in a public area?
We are currently in the peak season for pine processionary caterpillars.
Crew focus in Mallorca
Mastering onboard communication for new crew
For new crew members stepping into the dynamic world of luxury yachting, mastering onboard communication is a fundamental skill that transcends job titles.
Daily Horoscope
What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, February 16
The current cosmic weather calls on us to expect the unexpected
Palma airport loses the fifth most luggage in Europe
Airlines were losing bags last summer at the highest rate for a decade.
Find out which ships are in port today
There are two cruise ships visiting the Port of Palma today
Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Some rain likely
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, February 17.
A day of celebration at The Academy School
Carnival honors People of the Past; Valentine's Day fun; art competition winners; students excel in fashion.
Muriqi’s return boosts Real Mallorca
This Sunday’s opponents have gone off the boil of late but are still formidable opponents.
Comment
No ships, no sailors
Admirals have been moaning that they have too fewer ships ,they should have been complaining about the one they do have.
Jason Moore