News of the day 27 December 2024
News / Latest headlines
Balearic Parliament building in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

The slump in available housing in the Balearics

Since 2012, the available housing stock has fallen by getting on for 10,000 properties.

Andrew Ede

Currently, the service and data are being transferred from the previous operator, SGS, to the new contractor, ITV Vega Baja.

Latest headlines

Monthly MOT appointments to be doubled from January, with a new website also being launched

A new station will open in the Son Bugadelles industrial area of Calvia, providing 9,000 monthly inspections starting in January.

MDB Digital

Moving to Mallorca is going to be slightly more complicated.

Latest headlines

More complications for Britons wishing to move to Mallorca

It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.

Humphrey Carter

The mass protest through Palma this summer.

Latest headlines

The last anti-mass tourism protest of the year in the Balearics

The Balearics is also the region with the most expensive housing and the second highest rental prices, and has 5,800 houses officially destined for tourist rental.

Humphrey Carter

The Balearics are moving towards a safer and smarter territory with new technology.

Latest headlines

Mallorca to spy on beaches and water consumption

Thanks to the data provided by its sensors, this network can measure the capacity of places of interest such as beaches or car parks, provide information of interest for hiking routes, use of public transport or control the use of aquifers, among other possibilities.

Humphrey Carter

Cordoned-off building in Inca, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Residents evacuated from Inca building in danger of collapse feel abandoned

The building was cordoned off on Thursday after a ceiling fell in.

Andrew Ede

The "dream" home in Mallorca.

Latest headlines

Check out the most sought-after luxury home in the Balearics

The spectacular estate, which dates back to the 19th century and was completely restored in 2006, is located in the picturesque municipality of Lloret de Vistalegre.

Humphrey Carter

News / Comment
Anti-tourist messages in the centre of Palma

Comment

Anti tourism graffiti. Clean it off at ONCE!

This is an outrageous state of affairs and something needs to be done

Jason Moore

Working less hours per week

Comment

Shorter workweek for a seasonal economy in the Balearics?

Ever since Brexit and the removal of freedom of movement, this has become a major problem.

Richie Prior

What does Musk want to gain from investing in UK politics?

Comment

Politics in the UK is getting like football

So instead of wooing voters, politicians will be running after huge investors. Surely that is not what democracy is about or have I missed something?

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, December 27

Emotions could be heightened today, especially in the morning, making it necessary to focus on positivity

MDB Digital

Returing plastics and cans

Lifestyle

A decisive step to reduce marine pollution

Spain is far from meeting its packaging recycling targets and a packaging return system is urgently needed in our country.

by Rosa Garcia, Director of Rezero

Holiday / Travelling
MSC Lirica cruise ship

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The MSC Lirica is visiting the Port of Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
New Year's Eve in Calvia

Attractions

Ring in the New Year: Mallorca's Top NYE parties and festivities

Don't miss out on Mallorca's NYE events which include gala dinners, house music, techno raves, races, and family parties.

Ashlee Caliz

Weather / Latest news
Palma, Mallorca in December

Latest news

Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Very settled

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, 28 December.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Coach Arrasate has transformed Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Hope springs eternal for R.C.D. Mallorca

Real Mallorca are on a well-deserved Christmas break and won’t be returning until December 30.

Monro Bryce

Food and drink / Food and drink
The burger at Klüg was big, juicy and full of flavour.

Food and drink

Eating out in Mallorca: Klüg – Santa Catalina

Klüg is a play on a German word Glück, meaning happiness.

Mia Naprta

Edition of 27 December 2024
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