News of the day 13 February 2025
News / Latest headlines
Hotel reception in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Balearic tourist sector seeking over 100,000 workers

More and more employees are needed earlier in the year than used to be the case.

Andrew Ede

Fresh efforts to stop NATO from using the Balearics.

Latest headlines

Move to ban NATO ships from the Balearics

Menorca’s strategic location in the centre of the western Mediterranean and close to important European and African ports make it an ideal logistical support point for NATO.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Hotels
Squatters at Bellevue in Alcudia, Mallorca

Hotels

Squatters at Alcudia's Bellevue don't intend to leave

"We are here because there are no flats to live in. It is impossible to pay the rents."

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Airport
Air-traffic controller in Palma, Mallorca

Airport

Air-traffic controllers in Palma fear "operational risks" because of new parking arrangements

Air-traffic controllers will no longer be able to park right by the control centre gate.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Golden Sands is a major seaside resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same

Travelling

Bulgaria beer prices could cost Mallorca this summer

£1.50 for a pint of beer and a meal at a budget restaurant costs about £8.50, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant averages around £30.

Humphrey Carter

Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at

Travelling

Flights to take off from Canada to Mallorca

"Spain is an essential destination for North American travellers, and this collaboration with Air Europa strengthens our ties with the country while enhancing the overall travel experience.”

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Wine pairing with Menorcan cheeses and Mallorcan sobrassada

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday

It's Valentine's Day weekend, and there are plenty of concerts to enjoy! Highlights include “Dido and Aeneas” in Palma, Nirvana and Dire Straits tributes, Delafé in Lloseta, and “The Beatless” in Petra. Also Real Mallorca play at Son Moix on Sunday!

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
February weather in Mallorca

Latest news

Valentine's Day weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the fourteenth of February.

Andrew Ede

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