News of the day 17 February 2025
News / Latest headlines
The tourist sector in the Balearics at large is struggling to find staff.

Latest headlines

Young Britons could solve Mallorca job crisis

The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.

Humphrey Carter

Latest headlines

Balearic charter firms fight private boat rentals and push for safer jet ski rules

The association calls for jet ski instructors receive training in safety and first aid and calls for a ban on the use in protected areas.

MDB Digital

Some of the members of the eviction team outside the main entrance to the building.

Latest headlines

Action taken to solve Mallorca tourist squatter crisis

Hoteliers in Mallorca have expressed their “maximum concern” about cases of squatters in tourist establishments.

Humphrey CarterFernando Fernadez

There is huge interest in rental properties in Palma.

Latest headlines

Balearics home to the five most expensive rental regions in Spain

Unofficial data from the Idealista website show that the average rental price in the Balearics increased by 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Humphrey Carter

The image has been shared through @SOS_Residents social media accounts.

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Mallorca tells 'rich foreign property buyers go to hell'

The message is a direct protest against foreign investors who are seen as contributing to the housing crisis on the island.

MDB Digital

News / Celebs
Ana de Almas returns to Mallorca every summer since she won a top award in 2014 at leading Mallorca film festival.

Celebs

Mallorca film festival star out with Tom Cruise

Hollywood greats love Mallorca and a regular visitors.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
The train's first journey this year carried 200 people

Lifestyle

Weddings, blossoms, and buzz in Soller

The Soller Train as it travels this route before climbing the mountain is a great vantage point for blossom viewing.

Shirley Roberts

Families enjoy the Carnival in Sa Rueta

Lifestyle

Carnival’s - a - coming to Mallorca

‘Sa Rueta’, massively dedicated to children and their families, is celebrated on the morning of Sunday February 23.

Peter Clover

Holiday / Travelling
An unsettled start to the year holiday bookings wise.

Travelling

Balearics holiday bookings fall

British dominate the foreign market followed by the Germans and North Americans.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
On the beach during February in Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca enjoys winter Indian summer

It feels more like April in the Balearics.

Humphrey CarterAlicia Mateos

It feels more like April in Mallorca this week.

Latest news

Tuesday temperatures to hit around 20ºC in Mallorca

This week will see a gradual increase in temperatures.

Humphrey Carter

Food and drink / Food and drink
My fish fingers & chips with mushy peas

Food and drink

Sweet peas in Mallorca

It’s probably true to say that the taste and texture of fresh peas has almost been forgotten in these times of convenience and frozen foods.

Marc Fosh

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