Palma's 'Las Vegas' drugs centre: Mayor frustrated by slowness of procedures
Jaime Martínez: "If it had been up to me, the bulldozers would have gone in last week."
Record fall in Balearic debt
Debt is a hot topic, as the Balearics have rejected a Spanish Government proposal to wipe off some of the debt owed to it.
Leave your metal detector at home! Mallorca beachcomber hit with record fine
Man says he didn't know he was breaking the law.
Start applying for UK entry visa now
The ETA is a permit to travel to the United Kingdom that the British Government requires of all travellers who do not need a visa and are travelling for short stays (less than six months).
Pedals, energy and awareness: the Energy Challenge rolls back into Mallorca
Energy Challenge is not just being held in Pollensa, but will travel to more than 20 municipalities in Mallorca between February and June, involving more than 3,000 5th and 6th grade primary school students.
Limits and taxes on tourism in the Balearics
The centre right Partido Popular-led Balearic government recently announced that it has drafted a decree law with measures to contain tourism.
Body found on Mallorca beach
During January, three other bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.
Meghan Markle admits mistakes were made upsetting Mallorca council
Porreres council is not planning any legal action but they would like Meghan’s logo withdrawn because it is so similar to their centuries old coat of arms.
Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Breaking the overtaking ban, regardless of the colour of the continuous line, can result in fines of up to 400 euros and the loss of four points on a driving licence.
Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
The TUI Global Hotel Awards 2025 were presented on the eve of the ITB fair in Berlin.
Tourism in the Balearics up in January, but the UK fell over 20%
The decrease in UK tourism contrasts with an increase of almost 30% in January 2024.
Wednesday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the fifth of March.
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Youth mobility & school holiday reforms: A step in the right direction?
If the child has a good attendance record and is not behind in their work, in my view they should be encouraged to go on holiday.
Richie Prior