News of the day 10 March 2025
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Latest headlines

Magalluf new look set to welcome tourists by May

The second phase, which is currently in the project drafting stage, will commence on November 2nd.

MDB Digital

The weather is not helping with the UK hotter than the Balearics!

Latest headlines

Bookings to the Balearics struggle

The Balearics wass the fourth most popular destination in Spain over the past week.

Humphrey Carter

Matas grand project: Palma Metro

Theme of the Week

Eliminating 1,741 million euros of debt, and the Balearics say no

The regional debt peaked at 9,120 million euros in 2020. At the start of the millennium it stood at around 500 million.

Andrew Ede

Britons scrambling to get their visa to a place in the sun.

Latest headlines

British rush for the Golden Visa for Spain

The government’s reasoning is that the increased interest in this option has contributed to the country’s housing crisis.

Humphrey Carter

The authorities are stepping up their crackdown on illegal holiday lets.

Latest headlines

Tax office joins war on illegal holiday rentals

The council president has framed this agreement with the ATIB in the ‘new era of tourism’ launched by the island’s institution to improve the coexistence between residents and tourists.

Humphrey Carter

Hotel giant buys housing.

Latest headlines

How Mallorca hotel giant is dealing with the property crisis

Buying housing is a radical solution for Melia, which in the past two years has been forced to accommodate some staff in hotel rooms to prevent them from quitting, Escarrer said.

Jason Moore

News / Comment
Mr Beast gives away prizes worth a fortune

Comment

Fantasy or fakery? The curious world of influencers and their followers

A witty critique of influencer culture, celebrity blunders, TV obsessions, urban rat infestations, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.

Anna Nicholas

Holiday / Lifestyle
However, the changes brought by pregnancy aren’t always silent or beautiful

Lifestyle

Pregnancy-related health problems don’t end at birth

Anyone who has been through pregnancy will tell you that it leaves its mark in unexpected ways.

Dr. Lucy Antolin Wilkinson

Eson Installation & Peter Eriksson.

Branded Content

Orbital Systems – A Game Changer for Mallorca’s Water Crisis

Orbital Systems is a technology company dedicated to reinventing the way we use water.

MDB Digital

Image taken in Sa Dragonera Marine Reserve, donated to MARE 2021

Lifestyle

More and better protection for the Balearic sea

We are concerned about the low level of ambition concerning the high level of protection of the sea.

Aniol Esteban

The fabulous 91m vessel, 'Nahlin', who’s frequently been spotted in Mallorcan waters over the years

Lifestyle

The majestic journey of Nahlin: A timeless classic reborn

Whether cruising the Mediterranean or docked in a prestigious marina, Nahlin continues to captivate with her rich history and timeless beauty, ensuring that her legacy endures for generations to come.

Erica Lay

Holiday / Airport
Serious flight disruption at Palma airport.

Airport

25 flights to Mallorca cancelled

More than 3,400 expected flight cancellations, according to German Airports Association ADV.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
The twister-like waterspout in Mallorca near Inca.

Latest news

Storm ‘Jana’ causes a twister waterspout in Mallorca

In Palma the wind has caused some damage and it ripped the roof off a warehouse

Humphrey Carter

Isolated showers will linger over Mallorca.

Latest news

Tuesday’s weather forecast for Mallorca

According to the met. office Aemet the arrival of a new Atlantic storm is expected on Thursday, which will cause cloudy intervals with rainfall.

Humphrey Carter

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