News of the day 14 August 2024
News / Latest headlines
Some British expat pensioners could be in for a shock.

Latest headlines

British expats advised to watch their pensions

State pension payments could rise to £935 a week from April next year.

Humphrey Carter

Venus sheltering from the storm off Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Superyacht involved in accident sheltering from the storm in Mallorca

"Damages to both yachts were minimal and cosmetic and that the situation was amicably and professionally resolved."

Humphrey Carter

Archive image - La verbena in Puerto Portals

Latest headlines

Calvia cancels festivities and outdoor events due to bad weather

The local police are keeping the maximum number of officers ready to act in case of emergency.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Wednesday, August 14

If we want to make the most of today, we should aim to be thoughtful with our words and actions

MDB Digital

Holiday / Hotels
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor

Hotels

America - The number one market for the new Hotel Formentor

The redeveloped hotel's first guests will be welcomed on Friday.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Airport

Airport

How can I check the status of my flight?

To access the service, all you have to do is go to the Aena Infovuelos website and enter your flight details.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are only ferries and cargo ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Souvenirs are no longer top of the list, having a good time is.

Travelling

It’s official Brits spending more on having a good time while on holiday

Three in five (59%) are spending on eating and drinking out instead, with 55% putting the money towards the overall cost of the holiday, and 52% spending it on activities or visiting attractions while on holiday.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
A boat in distress due to strong winds and waves in Ibiza and Formentera

Latest news

Devastating storm sinks dozens of boats in Formentera

A boat with a group of people on board found itself in serious trouble on Wednesday morning in Formentera.

MDB Digital

The waterspout tornado seen from Santa Ponsa

Latest news

Spectacular waterspout tornado in Puerto Andratx

The storm has brought severe hail and very strong gusts of winds.

MDB Digital

Tourists flee the beach in Magalluf.

Latest news

Tourists flee the storm in Magalluf and Santa Ponsa

Some people ignored the warning and ventured out as if it were a sunny day.

MDB Digital

The unexpected waterfall in Sa Calobra.

Latest news

Spectacular 30-metre waterfall emerges due to storms in Sa Calobra

Many tourists, amazed by the dramatic impact of the rainfall, have sought shelter under the establishment's porches to marvel at this temporary natural wonder.

MDB Digital

Heavy rain in Palma Mallorca

Latest news

The worst of the storm is yet to come - Thursday's weather in Mallorca

Red alert in the north/northeast; amber alert for the rest of the island.

Andrew Ede

Edition of 9 August 2024
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