News of the day 12 February 2025
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Motorhomes in Palma, Mallorca

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Town hall carrying out a census of motorhomes in Palma

There is perhaps an admission that Mayor Jaime Martínez's figure of 5,000 may not have been accurate.

Andrew Ede

Small boats of migrants have started arriving in the Canary and Balearics Islands this week.

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More than 1,150 migrants arrive in the Canary and Balearic Islands

A total of 5,456 migrants have arrived in Spain illegally from 1 to 31 January 2025, which is 32.4% less than in the same period of 2024.

Humphrey Carter

Spanish winemaker hedging against US tariffs with early stock deliveries, in Penafiel

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Spanish winemaker hedging against US tariffs

Wine exports from Spain to the U.S. rose by 20% in December, an increase the Spanish Wine Federation attributes in part to stockpiling by importers ahead of possible tariffs.

MDB Digital

The victim was rushed to hospital in Palma.

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Man bludgeoned with a hammer by his brother in Mallorca dies

Argument broke out over stolen money and drugs.

Humphrey CarterGuillermo Esteban

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Letter to the editor: Santa Ponsa's "Poodunnit"

People of Santa Ponsa/Playa De Calma a kind word of warning regarding Atomic Mud Bombs all over every pavement, walkway and beach.

MDB Digital

South Korean top Mallorca Blogger and Vlogger Eva in Palma.

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North Americans and Chinese are flocking to Spain

"South Koreans used to holiday in the Maldives or Mauritius, now they have their sights set on Mallorca.”

Humphrey Carter

Palacio de Congresos in Palma, Mallorca

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Spain's 'Oscars' could be held in Palma in 2026

Until 2019, the Goyas were traditionally always held in Madrid.

Andrew Ede

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Cumie will be performing a special sound bath on February 14 in Sa Pobla.

Valentine’s Day treat

The Avatar voice at home in Mallorca

“Mallorca is actually so big and it has so much infrastructure that you don’t really get that island feeling of being in a limited space. You keep finding new places, new communities and people.”

Humphrey Carter

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