News of the day 17 October 2024
News / Latest headlines
Fire in Albufera, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Deliberate? The fires in Albufera

There have been five fires in Albufera since May. The three worst fires in the Balearics this year have all been in Albufera.

Andrew Ede

Queuing for a food bank in Mallorca

Latest headlines

The harsh reality of 'invisible poverty' in Mallorca

The costs of living mean that many people can't make ends meet.

Andrew Ede

One of this summer's protests in Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem

“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”

Humphrey Carter

Pollensa and the port are very much in demand by property investors.

Latest headlines

Mallorca home to most expensive property in Spain

The luxury property market is showing no signs of slowing down.

Humphrey Carter

The press conference given by the National Police about the investigation.

Latest headlines

Human remains found at rubbish plant as search for missing Mallorca woman continues

During the investigation it has also been established that Agostina Rubini Medina was a friend of Malén Ortiz Rodríguez who went missing in Son Ferrer, near Magalluf, eleven years ago.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Cheryl and Liam Payne in Mallorca.

Celebs

The late Liam Payne's surprise Mallorca birthday

Payne had spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and using alcohol to cope with the pressures of fame.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Thursday, October 17

There's a gnarly full moon today that may have us all feeling on edge

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling
Ambassador's Ambience is one of the ships visiting Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are three cruise ships visiting the Port of Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Giant insects land at the Fair of the Earth, filling the streets

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday

Highlights of events include Campos’ October Fair with artisan markets, live music, and a batucada parade. Inca’s First Fair offers a science fair, wine-tasting, and local products. Felanitx celebrates the Pebre Bord Fair with folk dances and local gastronomy. TUI Palma Marathon will be taking place on Sunday and Paguera will be hold this weekend the Challenge Peguera-Mallorca so be advised of possible traffic restrictions. Also Additional events range from classical music in Alaro to Oktoberfest in Santa Ponsa, ensuring a festive atmosphere across the island.

Andrew Ede

The Room Next Door - Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK & Ireland

Attractions

Films in English from Friday, October 18 across Mallorca

The new films this week are: The Room Next Door, a 2024 Spanish drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar in his English-language full-length debut. Also Smile 2, sequel to the hit horror film Smile, which follows a music star whose glamorous world is about to be dragged into hell.

Christina Buchet

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