News of the day 29 November 2024
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Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

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Guided tours' limit could mean fewer tourists in Palma

The town hall intends reducing the number of people on guided tours to a maximum of twenty.

Andrew Ede

National Police in Palma, Mallorca

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Lawyer at the centre of Spain's biggest real-estate scam arrested in Palma

Francisco Comitre is implicated in 'Operation Cocoon', a case that dates back to 2015.

Andrew Ede

Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 22 to November 28

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Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

This week, we talk about the cheapest places to buy a home, large property portfolios, citizen protests, civil society participation in debates, hotels opening in the low season, graffiti fines, free buses, and problems with recruiting staff.

Andrew Ede

Pedro Mas poses next to a panel announcing the FIM Awards, at La Misericordia in Palma

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Countdown to the international motorcycle award in Palma

Discover how Mallorca secured the prestigious FIM Awards 2024, a global motorcycling event bringing champions, sustainability, and economic impact to the island this December.

MDB Digital

The Chief Executive of Jet2 Holidays, Steve Heapy at the London World Travel Market this year

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Jet2 boss blames unlicensed holiday properties for tourism protests in Mallorca

"I’d like to see your tourism licence, your health and safety certificate and your tax return"

Jason Moore

Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

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Balearic Government's pact for tourism sustainability in tatters as key group pulls out

The Forum for Civil Society has attacked the lack of "a participatory, rigorous and transparent methodology".

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Palma Cathedral is one of the main attractions of the city.

Comment

Give winter tourism a chance in Mallorca

Mallorca is an ideal winter/sun holiday destination.

Jason Moore

The highest penalty is for Ryanair with 107,775,777 euros, followed by Vueling, with 39,264,412 euros; Easyjet, with 29,094,441 euros; Norwegian, with 1,610,001 euros, and Volotea with 1,189,000 euros, according to ministry sources.

Comment

Michael O’Leary vs. Spain

Michael O’Leary has never exactly traded in bonhomie where Spain’s politicians are concerned.

Andrew Ede

Recent floods in Spain.

Comment

Rising floods, fading seasons: A call to protect our planet and embrace nature’s wonders

Something has to give big time as at some point there will be no reversing the climate problems.

Neville James-Davies

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, November 29

Today can be useful for finishing up any leftover work before the weekend officially begins

MDB Digital

Holiday / Travelling
Norwegian Pearl Cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The Norwegian Pearl is one of the cruise ships visiting Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
View over Son Servera, Mallorca

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Saturday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for the final day of November.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Japanese winger Takuma Asano

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca halfway to survival

As if things weren’t challenging enough for a side like Real Mallorca, we now enter a week of huge demand in which we play three massive games against Valencia, Barcelona and Celta Vigo.

Monro Bryce

Edition of 29 November 2024
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