News of the day 11 February 2025
News / Latest headlines
The mayor of Palma, Mallorca with a Buddhist delegation

Latest headlines

Chinese community seeking Palma land for temple that would attract religious tourism

Up to 3,000 square metres are being sought to build a large Buddhist temple.

Andrew Ede

Latest headlines

Woman caught at Palma airport with 11 Kilos of cocaine in suitcase

The woman had previously been arrested in Lima in 2009 for the same thing.

MDB Digital

Last summer's anti-mass tourism protest through Palma.

Latest headlines

Mallorca anti-tourism movement plans another summer of discontent

Meeting to regroup and redouble efforts in view of the growth forecasts for the new season.

Humphrey Carter

News / Did you know
Potato coca bread, the perfect accompaniment to the Porkades burger

Did you know

Mallorca takes a big bite out of American food

The most American of dishes has been Mallorcanised and restaurateurs have decided to make them the stars on the local menus.

Humphrey CarterGemma Marchena

Holiday / Lifestyle
Olivia was diagnosed with a rare and devastating autoimmune disease at the age of three

Lifestyle

A family’s fight in Mallorca against a rare autoimmune disease

“Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring us one step closer to giving our daughter a future where she has a better quality of life.”

Vicki McLeod

Holiday / Hotels
Heated debate between tourist sector and the Spanish government continues over new registration scheme.

Hotels

Spanish hotel fined 1,500 euros for wanting to photocopy a guest’s ID card

The argument over the new 'big brother' visitor registration scheme rumbles on with calls for it to be scrapped.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Airport
There have been reports of attempted thefts targeting passengers.

Airport

Multiple thefts targeting passengers, shops, and bars reported at Palma Airport

Passengers are being targeted at check-in counters, as well as their luggage while they wait to check in.

MDB Digital

Work at Palma Airport, Mallorca

Airport

Government tells management to ensure safety during Palma Airport works

The CCOO union filed a complaint against the AENA airport operator last week.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Make sure you have covered everything before you travel.

Travelling

Travel mistakes which could cost you money

"Even simple things like flying with two different airlines and charges for overweight baggage can catch travellers off guard and take a real dent out of the travel budget.”

Humphrey Carter

Michael O'Leary during the presentation in Madrid with an image of Spain's Consumer Affairs Minister who he has now said is a "

Travelling

Ryanair launches “crazy” price campaign

Michael O’Leary lashed out at the Minister of Consumer Affairs again, whom he once again called a ‘crazy communist minister’, a ‘crazy politician’ and now a ‘clown’.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Abbey Road Tribute to The Beatles

Branded Content

Relive the magic of The Beatles with Abbey Road in Palma

Take a journey back in time to the golden age of music.

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Cloud, cloud and more cloud.

Latest news

Your Mallorca weather forecast

Sun still being forecast for Saint Valentine´s day

Jason Moore

Thunderstorm in Mallorca

Latest news

Wednesday weather in Mallorca - Alert for heavy rain

The forecast has deteriorated from what it was earlier in the week.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca v. Osasuna

Real Mallorca

Mallorca play out a soporific draw

Time and time again Mallorca lost or gave away the ball from an attacking position.

Monro Bryce

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