News of the day 16 January 2025
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Guardia Civil at a hotel in Mallorca with squatters

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Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters

The Sol y Mar in Cala Bona was occupied on Sunday night, though squatters maintain they have been there for up to a month.

Andrew Ede

The Soller Tunnel toll in Mallorca was removed in 2017

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The maximum cost of eliminating the Soller Tunnel toll - 31.5 million euros

The Supreme Court has ruled that the ending of the toll system was illegal.

Andrew Ede

One of the suspects being arrested by the Guardia Civil.

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Mallorca "strangler" arrested, another on the run

The Guardia Civil has arrested one of those involved, but the other is still on the run and his whereabouts are unknown.

Humphrey CarterJavier Jiménez

Motorhomes in Palma, Mallorca

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Motorhome dwellers want nothing to do with Palma protest by motorhome 'tourists'

"They have a tourist and recreational purpose. What they are complaining about is an insignificant problem."

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Airport
Ryanair has been warning the Spanish airport authority over its operating fees.

Airport

Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes

In the past the airline has taken Palma airport to task over its airport fees although for the moment it appears 100 percent committed to its flight operations to Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Sant Sebastia concerts in Palma. A previous edition at Sa Riera with Rels B

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday

The next week features vibrant Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià celebrations across Mallorca but the big days are this Friday (Sant Antoni) and on Sunday (Sant Sebastia) with the open air concerts at several squares in Palma.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Snow in the Tramuntana Mountains, Mallorca

Latest news

Friday weather in Mallorca - Not great for Sant Antoni

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, January 17, the day of Sant Antoni.

Andrew Ede

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