News of the day 4 February 2025
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Passengers at Palma Airport, Mallorca

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UK tourism in the Balearics fell the most in 2024

Another record year for tourist numbers in the Balearics.

Andrew Ede

Motorhome dweller in Palma, Mallorca

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Legal action to be taken as Palma motorhomes' controversy intensifies

The leader of Vox referred to "criminals" during last week's council session at which motorhome regulations were initially approved.

Andrew Ede

The couple enoying their picnic in the Mallorcan winter sun.

Holiday joy

Surprise picnic in the centre of sunny Palma

The tourists settled down without any problem in the middle of the street and laid out their snacks.

MDB Digital

The mayor, Estefanía Gonzalvo, and the Inspector of the Andratx Local Police, Daniel Cánovas, together with the sub-inspector, agents of the Activities and Environment Unit; and Daniel Sueiras, Head of the municipality’s Civil Protection Association, pres

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Mallorca police expand drone patrols

Since the drone came into operation, officers have been able to detect ‘a large number’ of offences.

Humphrey Carter

The scene of the blaze in Ibiza.

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Raging fire rips through Balearic block of flats

Fire fighters and emergency crews remain at the scene.

Humphrey Carter

Olive oil, a major Balearic export.

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Trade war with Trump would hit the Balearics

Spain calls for unity in the face of U.S. tariffs

Jason Moore

One of the aims is to offer better safety for swimmers.

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New coastguard fleet to protect Mallorca

Balearic president was questioned over what action has been taken to tackle mass tourism.

Humphrey Carter

During its weekly meeting, the cabinet approved the reduction, from 40 hours currently, in an executive decree penned by Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz, who leads the hard-left party Sumar.

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Spanish ministers agree to cut legal working week to 37.5 hours

Spain's central bank and former economy minister have both warned that higher labour costs could fuel inflation and curb job creation.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

Holiday / Lifestyle
In 2025, 541 cruise ships are scheduled for Palma

Lifestyle

Balearic Tourism: Balancing growth, sustainability, and a billion-euro boost

Being an island, we rely on people arriving by air and sea, so is it any wonder the amount of investment in our airport and ports?

Richie Prior

Weather / Latest news
More snow forecast in Mallorca this coming weekend.

Latest news

Storm Beast from the East will devour Mallorca this weekend

On Friday there will be a sharp change in the weather in Mallorca, as a cold front will arrive in the evening, bringing rain and a drop in temperatures.

Humphrey Carter

Sport / Other Sports
Conor Benn is back in Mallorca, his second home, having spent twelve years growing up on the island.

Other Sports

Conor Benn to prepare for Chris Eubank Jr fight in Mallorca

The bout has been promoted as a “second generation” contest that saw the rivals’ fathers, Nigel Benn, who also lived in Mallorca for many years, and Chris Eubank Sr, battle it out in two ferocious contests in the early 1990s.

Humphrey Carter

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