News of the day 23 September 2024
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One in three foreign property owners in the Balearics are residents

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One in three foreign property owners in the Balearics are residents

The European Union has already told us that these limitations on non-residents can only be temporary.

Humphrey CarterEnrique Fueris

More tourism but spending less.

Latest headlines

Record holiday season? Tell that to the Mallorca bars and restaurants whose takings have nosedived

A sizeable proportion of people want less tourists spending more not the other way around.

Jason Moore

BIC principal Alison Colwell with a Yondr pouch.

Latest headlines

“The biggest threat to children and teachers today is social media, but there are no excuses”

“We love our kids, they’re great and they know the damage social media does and that we have their best interests at heart. They know phones aren’t good for them, but they get addicted to social media and that has to be confronted. It’s the scourge of our times.”

Humphrey Carter

The Briton was mugged down a side street near Plaza Cort in Palma.

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British resident urges people “to keep your wits about you” after being mugged in Mallorca

"it was a bit of a shock to say the least having never seen any crime before in Palma. In the UK I live in Manchester and I know which streets to stay away from the early hours. I was lucky he didn't pull a knife on me..."

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
Squirrels and trains

Comment

From squirrel stowaways to millionaire escapes

Explore the wild world of mischievous squirrels on trains, escaped capybaras, celebrity obsessions, and the exodus of UK millionaires. Read our take on these bizarre yet captivating stories!

Anna Nicholas

Navigating today's digital world

Comment

New technology and me - I’m a technophobe apparently!

Struggling with self-checkouts, online banking, and modern technology? You're not alone.

Frank Leavers

News / Celebs
Douglas joined his neighbours in Valldemossa for an early birthday party this summer.

Celebs

Michael Douglas kicked off his 80th birthday celebrations this summer in Mallorca

“I want to get rid of the extra baggage I have accumulated over the years and enjoy my free time here. I’m going to be in Mallorca for six or seven months."

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Monday, September 23

There's a friendly vibe in the air that's great for meetings, networking and social events

MDB Digital

Holiday / Hotels
Calvia was one of the top three destinations in Spain in August.

Hotels

Mallorca hoteliers laughing all the way to the bank this summer

The British continue to be the leading tourist arrivals, accounting for 25% of visits in August.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Airport
British AIrways has suspended operations from the south coast of Britain to Mallorca.

Airport

British Airways grounds direct flights to Mallorca

The first blow to summer 2025 in Mallorca has been dealt by British Airways.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
The World Traveller is in Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The World Traveller is one of the three cruise ships visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Tourists are going to have to provide much more personal information.

Travelling

Calls for new hotel registration scheme to be scrapped in Spain

Concerns of chaos in because of the new registration scheme.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
A rather wet start to autumn in the Balearics, but it will not last for long.

Latest news

A stormy start to autumn in Mallorca, delays at Palma airport

By Thursday temperatures will be high as conditions improve.

Humphrey Carter

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