News of the day 14 January 2025
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Kilo-class submarine ‘Novorossiysk' was spotted off the Balearics.

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Russian navy tracked off Mallorca again

Kilo-class submarine ‘Novorossiysk’ was in transit from the eastern Mediterranean to northern Europe, after locating it south of the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter

Spain's housing shares inch up after selloff prompted by government measures

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Spain's housing shares inch up after selloff prompted by government measures

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a plan to raise taxes on holiday rentals and set a tax of up to 100% on purchases of houses by non-European Union foreigners living abroad on Monday.

Reuters

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Skipper called to account over fatal Mallorca yacht accident

A skipper of another yacht in Porto Cristo stated that it would have been impossible for the captain of La Luna not to have realised that the fishing boat had been struck, regardless of its small size.

Ashlee Caliz

Calvia wants owners to make sure pets are chipped and cleaned up after.

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Pet owners face massive fines in Mallorca

The Law for the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals can lead to fines of more than 10,000 euros.

Humphrey Carter

The measures aim to reduce the accident rate among cyclists, especially after registering 90 deaths in 2023 due to traffic accidents, an increase over the previous year.

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New Mallorca cycle laws

Drivers will have to reduce their speed by 20 km/h below the permitted limit when overtaking a cyclist.

Humphrey Carter

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has sparked a massive dispute.

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Spanish leader's opponents say 'xenophobic' foreign homebuyer tax will not be applied in the Balearics

Spanish real estate platform Fotocasa said the measure may discourage foreign investment.

MDB Digital

In the 18-20 age group, the level has worsened from a score of 514 in 2023 to 509 this year, remaining at the ‘Medium’ level.

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Mallorca fails English test

According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Tuesday January 14

Spreading ourselves or our resources thin will most likely leave many of us feeling overwhelmed

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Sunny but cold in Palma, Mallorca

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Wednesday weather in Mallorca - Warning for low temperatures

The forecast for the Sant Antoni Fiestas isn't too encouraging.

Andrew Ede

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