Theme of the Week
Mallorca and the “demographic bomb”
“We have to accept we live in a more complex society, with very different identities that will form different social groups.”
Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
Reducing certain taxes brings about an increase in others because people have more money.
Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
A moratorium on the granting of building licences in the Can Berenguer area.
House prices
Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
The data also refers to the most sought-after locations to buy, a list in which Palma occupies 21st place with an average purchase price of 712,000 euros.
Fresh calls for limits on cruise ships in Mallorca
“We cannot allow Palma to be an express stop for cruise passengers while residents suffer the consequences of this overcrowding.”
Skipper of yacht in fatal Mallorca accident in court
Viehof was sailing with a group of friends on board his father’s 20-metre luxury yacht, ‘La Luna’, and flying the German flag, when, off Cap Pinar, it ran over the small boat in which Guiem was fishing with his uncle and his cousin.
Enjoy the best burgers in Mallorca
In Mallorca, the winner of the Sa Millor 2024 award was the Smash BGB, offered by the Bugambilia Street restaurant, located in Cas Català.
Turning little girls into scientists - and why it matters
Science is simply asking questions about the world, and seeing where those questions take us.
Surge in bookings to the Balearics
British tourists will need to prepare for more paperwork and higher costs associated with visiting major European destinations.
Win one year of free cinema with Aficine Oscars pool!
The Aficine Group has been celebrating the Oscars for over 8 years, giving away an annual pass to the viewer who gets a perfect score in the Oscar Pool.
Tuesday weather in Mallorca - Temperatures dropping on Wednesday
The forecast for Mallorca for Tuesday, February 25.
Mallorca sea temperatures reached a record 32ºC
There has been a continuous rise in sea level, with an average increase of 3.3 centimetres per decade since 1993.
Bellver’s students visit the island of La Palma
The excursion involves the students of Years 10 to 13 who are currently preparing their IGCSE or A Level exams in Geography, or Travel & Tourism.
Comment
A disaster ‘as ever’
That’s not all. A fashion brand in the States is also unhappy with Meghan’s new business as it shares the same name ‘As ever.’ Two disasters in one fell swoop.
Anna Nicholas