News of the day 19 July 2024
News / Latest headlines
Cooling down in Palma Mallorca

Latest headlines

British and Americans least likely to return on holiday after experiencing heatwaves

A CaixaBank study has looked at the impact of heatwaves on holidaymakers from different countries.

Andrew Ede

Arrest of one of 51 people in a huge drugs operation in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Sentences totalling 442 years sought for Mallorca's largest ever drugs network

The massive police operation last October resulted in the arrest of 51 people who will go on trial.

Andrew Ede

Here are our top stories in Mallorca this week.

Latest headlines

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

These are the stories that made the headlines this week.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Euro 2024 - Spain Parade after winning Euro 2024

Comment

Spain’s own goal despite rock solid play

“I can see why Gibraltarians are so angry. Footballers should concentrate on football...”

Jason Moore

General view of the port in Cala Ratjada

Comment

Is Mallorca quiet or is it me?

Having visited a couple of key resorts over the past few weeks I’m surprised how few people are about.

Humphrey Carter

A woman walking several dogs

Comment

In the doghouse

I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.

Neville James-Davies

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

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

We can make lots of progress with whatever goals or projects we're working on

MDB Digital

Holiday / Airport
Long queues at Palma airport after global system failure

Airport

Global cyber outage grounds flights, hits media, financial, telecoms

Spain reporting a "computer incident" at all its airports.

Tomasz Janowski

Airport

Global system failure causes chaos at Palma Airport

Huge queues at check-in counters and problems in other areas of the airport.

Andrew Ede

Airport

Queues at check-in in Palma mostly affect package holidaymakers

Travel agencies in the Balearics have been left without a booking system for reassigning passengers because the Amadeus system is not working.

MDB Digital

Airport

Palma airport starting to recover some of its systems

On Friday morning there were huge queues at check-in counters.

MDB Digital

Information board at Palma Airport on 19 July

Airport

Tour operators preparing for more disruption at Palma Airport on Saturday

The knock-on effect on one of the busiest weekends of the year.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
MSC Seaview cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The MSC Seaview is one of the ships in the Port of Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Travelling

What you can claim if your flight is affected by Microsoft's global glitch

Airlines are also obligated to arrange reasonable transport alternatives to ensure passengers reach their intended destination as soon as possible.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Attractions
Weather / Latest news
Friday and Saturday will have intense heat, with maximum temperatures ranging from 36 to 38 ºC in various parts of the Balearic Islands

Latest news

Spain swelters as heatwave mounts, workers seek shade

The first summer heatwave hits Spain.

Catherine MacDonald and Michael Gore

Highs in Mallorca on Friday, 19 July.

Latest news

Mallorca's weather on Saturday

A notable fall in temperature on Sunday.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Soccer: Copa America-Final-Argentina vs Colombia

Real Mallorca

Colombian defender to sign for Real Mallorca

Mojica has a long history in Spanish football. He signed for Rayo Vallecano in 2013 and from there he went to Valladolid, Girona and Elche.

Monro Bryce

Food and drink / Food and drink
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