News of the day 21 January 2025
News / Latest headlines
Rugulopterix okamurae seaweed in Tarifa, Andalusia

Latest headlines

Mallorca coasts threatened by invasive seaweed

Preventive measures are needed against Rugulopterix okamurae.

Andrew Ede

The housing problem is driving the anti-mass tourism movement.

Latest headlines

Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs

This year, ten million euros will be spent in the Balearics in the ongoing fight against illegal holiday rentals.

Humphrey Carter

The lack of affordable housing in Mallorca and across Spain is a mounting problem.

Latest headlines

Spain PM looks for support for ban on non-EU citizens buying properties

Over 65 percent of readers maintain Spain is taking the wrong approach to solving the housing problem.

Humphrey CarterReuters

Footage of the armed suspect in Palma.

Latest headlines

Mallorca knife attacker arrested at gunpoint

The police have doubts about some of the versions given.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Airport
Since last week, the Irish low cost airline and the airport manager have been at loggerheads after the airline announced a cut of 800,000 seats for next summer at regional airports.

Airport

Spain accuses Ryanair of “blackmail”

The low cost airline could pull out of more regional airports.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
Motorhome and caravan holidays are popular, but not in Mallorca

Travelling

The impossibility of camping and caravan holidays in Mallorca

An association of caravaners and campers wants regulatory change, but the omens are not good.

Andrew Ede

Palma's “imposing Cathedral”.

Travelling

Formentera, Menorca and Palma, among the finalists in National Geographic Travel Awards

The magazine highlights the historical and cultural richness of its old town, its medieval streets and its “imposing Cathedral”.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
Portals Vells, Mallorca

Latest news

Wednesday weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, January 22.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Villarreal players celebrate against Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Yellow Submarine sink a poor Mallorca

Four goals within a space of eight minutes in the first half.

Monro Bryce

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