News of the day 11 March 2025
News / Latest headlines
Video protesting against the housing situation in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Organisers of the first large protest in Mallorca in 2024 warn that the housing situation has got worse

"And now? We are even worse off. Rents are skyrocketing, people are being expelled."

Andrew Ede

Protest against a housing project in Mallorca

Latest headlines

"Don't build in a ravine": Mallorca residents oppose project for new homes

"Massive construction for residential use" is incompatible with a potential for flooding.

Andrew Ede

The tourist industry is vital for the economy in Spain but it cannot find enough staff.

Latest headlines

Spanish region gets own right to control foreign seasonal workers, Balearics?

The Balearics is having serious problems in finding staff for the tourist season.

Humphrey Carter

French Senator for Savoie Martine Berthet

Latest headlines

Update on French move to help Brtish second-home owners is Spain watching?

Campaign continues to ease conditions for authorising British nationals who own second homes to reside in France.

Humphrey Carter

National Police drugs raid in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Arrests of members of the drugs clan that had a 'small palace' in Palma

The police used sledgehammers to access a den in one of the properties.

Andrew Ede

News / Did you know
Lemon balm, widely used since the Middle Ages in France, has established itself as a natural remedy for various ailments.

Did you know

The perfect cuppa to help you sleep better

Lemon balm helps to reduce the stress levels, providing an almost immediate feeling of tranquillity.

Humphrey Carter

Palma Cathedral dominates the city centre.

Did you know

Palma one of the best cities to visit in 2025

These awards and nominations reflect the growing recognition of Palma as a first-class destination.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Lifestyle
Miku Mallorca

Lifestyle

The future of wellness travel in Mallorca

The island boasts a rich tapestry of gifted holistic practitioners.

Amanda Butler

Holiday / Beaches
Cala Pi and Cala Blava have been highlighted for their environmental and aesthetic qualities.

Beaches

Two beaches in Mallorca, recognised for their quality and environmental management

Cala Pi and Cala Blava have been highlighted for their environmental and aesthetic qualities.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Airport
The purpose of this new space is to make collective public transport more visible as an alternative to private cars.

Airport

Palma airport makes more room for public transport

The new facilities, which would see the current stops for both services relocated by a few metres, could be ready this season.

MDB Digital

Ryanair continue to be in the spotlight in Spain.

Airport

More trouble for Ryanair, airline slapped with a share of 180 million euro fine

“Don’t make a fuss and pretend you’re going to faint and fall to the floor. We’re used to this.”

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
Facua spokesperson Rubén Sánchez with the campaign poster.

Travelling

Spanish consumer group hits out at Ryanair

The consumer organisation is calling on consumers to report airline abuses and fraud such as the surcharge for travelling with cabin luggage by filing lawsuits to claim their money back.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions

Attractions

Mallorca attractions 2025 opening dates

Planning your summer holiday? Here's when Mallorca's key attractions open!

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Cloud in Palma, Mallorca

Latest news

Wednesday weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the twelfth of March.

Andrew Ede

Food and drink / Food and drink

Branded Content

Casa Álvaro evolves into Nixtli! A fusion of Mexico and Mallorca in every bite

The transition from Casa Álvaro to Nixtli will be gradual and will take place over the course of a year.

MDB Digital

My advice is not to follow the baking time in any brownie recipe exactly and check them at least 5 minutes

Food and drink

The perfect brownie

Who doesn’t love a beautifully cooked, decadent chocolate brownie?

Marc Fosh

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