Bitter sweet: Mallorca remains highly attractive to German property buyers but others are leaving because of sky-high prices
There has been an increase in the German resident population in the Balearics. But like others, there are Germans who can no longer afford the prices.
The increase in the processionary caterpillar pest in Mallorca
A few years ago only four per cent of the caterpillars became butterflies, now between 10 and 15% survive.
Three year prison sentence for abusing a British tourist in Magalluf
The ruling states that while there was no evidence of violence or intimidation, the case involved non-consensual penetration.
Man presumed dead in 1994, found among the victims of the deadly Valencia floods
The mystery surrounding Miguel’s life after his disappearance remains.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Mallorca wages war on the Asian wasp
The aim is to prevent the Asian wasps from expanding across the island and reduce the damage it causes to beekeeping, agriculture, the environment and humans.
Mass tourism
Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Tourist tax will rise to as much as 6 euros per night in high season.
Mallorca hoteliers calling for government "courage" by not renewing apartment holiday let licences
The government now needs to get parliamentary support, and this isn't going to be straightforward.
Mobile madness
Texting on the go is something we all do from time to time, but PLEASE be aware of your surroundings along with others in your speeding trajectory.
The people expect tourism containment. But when?
“More ambitious” proposals are now in the offing, and there are going to have to be negotiations.
Spanish don’t like Brexit now thay have to pay!
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation comes into force next month costing Spaniards travelling to the UK ten pounds each and they’re not happy.
Navigating the layers: Anja Kleener on art, life, and creativity
When Anja Kleener set sail with her young family for a journey around the world, she didn’t anticipate that it would eventually anchor her life in Mallorca.
Stingblade - The Mallorca Inspired Jellyfish Sting Solution
“It’s human nature for people to touch any kind of sting and then rub it, one must never do that when stung by a jellyfish because all you are doing is pushing the venom into the skin, into the body and that’s dangerous.”
Registration now open for Walk Against Cancer 2025
This annual event encourages people of all ages to get active while raising vital funds to support free services for cancer patients across Mallorca.
Saturday weather in Mallorca
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eighth of March.
Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
Severe flooding in many parts of the mainland
Take a look at what's on offer in our Classifieds this week!
Cars, property services, moorings, items for sale, Properties for sale, services etc. - Take a look at what's on offer in this week's classified's!
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Mallorca enter the lions den on Sunday
Real Mallorca make the trip to play Athletic club in Bilbao on Sunday at 6.30pm.
Comment
A Thank You would have been enough
“Thank and applaud the British and the Germans, afterall they are the ones who pay the mortgage for the Balearics...”
Jason Moore