High costs push Mallorca restaurants to increase prices, locals feel the pinch
The escalating costs of raw materials have left businesses with no option but to adjust menu prices to keep their accounts balanced.
Porreras: the sleepy Mallorcan town thrust into the international spotlight thanks to Meghan Markle
Basking in the international limelight...
Bridget’s back: love, laughter & one last adventure?
Bridget Jones’ love life has captivated audiences for 25 years, and her appeal remains strong, as shown by last weekend’s record-breaking box office success.
Mallorca retail sector panic
Industry says summer sales are much more successful thanks to the influx of foreign tourists.
Travel
Majority of Britons will avoid “overcrowded” destinations
63% of Britons likely to reject a destination because of overcrowding.
Man who fled to Spain after being charged with small boat people smuggling convicted
National Crime Agency officers started an investigation into Arsen Feci, 49, from Nottingham, and his organised crime group after a coastguard plane saw migrants being offloaded from a RHIB, named Orca, in Joss Bay, Kent in the early hours of 9 October 2022.
Climate change
New tax threat to private jets and luxury yachts in Spain
In Spain, there were 27,122 private jet landings in 2023, 7,502 at Palma airport.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
Mallorca is set for an exciting week of events from February 21-27, featuring music, theatre, and carnival festivities.
Films in English across Mallorca: Showtimes from Friday, 21 to Thursday, 27 February
This week’s film lineup offers something for everyone. New releases include Paddington in Peru (2024), a family-friendly adventure, and The Monkey (2025), a chilling horror tale.
Friday should remain dry in Mallorca
Maximum temperatures could peak at around 22ºC in the Balearics on Saturday.
Estate planning considerations for UK nationals in Spain
Careful estate planning becomes more imperative when you move to Spain.
Former Spanish football federation president guilty of kissing player without her consent
The Prosecutor's Office had requested a total sentence of two years and six months in prison for Rubiales.
