News of the day 17 September 2024
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Palma, Mallorca

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Mallorca's housing crisis "will only be solved when no one wants to come as a tourist or come and live here"

The latest estimate is that property prices in the Balearics will rise 8% by the end of the year.

Andrew Ede

Protest in Palma, Mallorca

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Tourism model in Mallorca makes people less well off

Housing problems and the high school dropout rate are directly linked to the tourism model.

Andrew Ede

Buildings on rural land in the Balearics

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Houses on Mallorca's rustic land are contributing to aquifer contamination

Previously believed that agricultural practices were the main source of contamination.

Andrew Ede

More than a third of Spaniards (37%) say that the holiday lets industry brings more harm than benefits.

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Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists

A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.

Humphrey Carter

This summer, Soller's main road has been consistently overwhelmed by traffic.

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More complaints about traffic congestion in Soller

The town hall created 300 new parking spaces this summer.

MDB Digital

Image of the Redexis hydrogen pipeline works.

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Mallorca launches Spain's first hydrogen pipeline

A key benefit of the new hydrogen pipeline is its potential to swiftly decarbonise the islands' energy supply and related sectors, reduce dependence on mainland fuels, and lower electricity costs.

MDB Digital

Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

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Fines of 1.36 million euros for two Palma buildings used for illegal holiday lets

The two buildings in Palma have been operating without the necessary licence.

MDB Digital

Airlines operating out of the UK could be hit by new fuel tax along with their passengers.

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Britons flying to Mallorca could face new tax

In the UK, 70% of flights are made by a wealthy 15% of the population, with 57% not flying abroad at all.

Humphrey Carter

The coordinator of Més, a progressive Mallorcan nationalist party, Lluís Apesteguia

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Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners

Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.

Humphrey Carter

The authorities will not hesitate to respond to antisocial behaviour in holiday lets.

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The party is over in Mallorca!

Maximum fines of 30,000 and owners will lose tourist licence.

Humphrey Carter

Police operation in Mallorca against counterfeit products

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Arrests of the three largest distributors of fake goods in Mallorca

The three have been using courier companies, false identities and various addresses.

Andrew Ede

The main activities were enjoying the beach (76%), shopping (55%) and visiting cities (54%), with the majority opting for non-package travel (58%).

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Balearics attracted 21% of British tourists visiting Spain in 2023

Spain is perceived as a ‘beach plus’ destination, where sun and beach is the basic element that is complemented by other activities or experiences.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Robbie Williams is back rocking the Balearics.

Celebs

Robbie Williams dances his way round Ibiza

“I’m constantly travelling, jumping from one hotel to the next. So, what could be better than exploring the world on a cruise and always having your feel-good hotel with you?"

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Tuesday, September 17

We might be feeling wired and tired under today's transformative lunar eclipse

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling
The Seven Seas Mariner is one of the cruise ships in Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Seven Seas Mariner and Navigator in both visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
The authorities have asked the general public to keep a close eye on the weather.

Latest news

Emergency warning issued for heavy rain in the Balearics

The agency has issued a series of recommendations to the public

Humphrey Carter

Edition of 13 September 2024
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