News of the day 7 March 2025
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German removals company in Mallorca

Latest headlines

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.

Andrew Ede

The processionary caterpillar - very nasty

Latest headlines

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.

Andrew Ede

The accused, during the trial in Palma.

Latest headlines

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.

MDB Digital

Firefighters pump out the floodwater out of a tunnel where vehicles are piled up, after heavy rains in Alfafar, in Valencia, Spain, November 1, 2024.

Latest headlines

Man presumed dead in 1994, found among the victims of the deadly Valencia floods

The mystery surrounding Miguel’s life after his disappearance remains.

MDB Digital

Latest headlines

Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

These are the stories that made the headlines this week.

Andrew Ede

The Asian wasp.

Latest headlines

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.

Humphrey Carter

New measures unveiled to tackle problems caused by mass tourism.

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.

Humphrey Carter

President of the Mallorca Hoteliers Federation, Javier Vich

Latest headlines

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.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Balearic Government, Marga Prohens in Berlin

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

Texting while walking can be dangerous

Comment

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.

Peter Clover

ITB Berlin - International Travel Trade Show 2025

Comment

The people expect tourism containment. But when?

“More ambitious” proposals are now in the offing, and there are going to have to be negotiations.

Andrew Ede

Non UK residents now have to take out a 10 pound visa to travel to Great Britain.

Comment

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.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Anja’s work often explores the idea of physical and metaphorical layers

Lifestyle

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.

Vicki McLeod

British businessman Mark Dyer with a Stingblade.

Lifestyle

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.”

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
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Attractions

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.

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Rain in Palma, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the eighth of March.

Andrew Ede

Living / Living

Living

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!

MDB Digital

Living

Mallorca Bulletin Reader Offers

Take a look at what's on offer in our Forthcoming events and offers, including Christmas Bobble Hats and Socks, Pyrex cookware, a trip to Vietnam, a set of chopping boards, a cool bag, pretty bracelets, and much more

Cathy Caliz

Sport / Real Mallorca
Takuma Asano celebrates his goal last Sunday

Real Mallorca

Mallorca enter the lions den on Sunday

Real Mallorca make the trip to play Athletic club in Bilbao on Sunday at 6.30pm.

Monro Bryce

Edition of 7 March 2025
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