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Security concerns are particularly pressing for those who spend only part of the year on the island.

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Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca

These are the stories that made the headlines this week.

Andrew Ede

Cala Agulla in Mallorca

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Turquoise water, bright sunshine, picturesque bays: Why German emigration to Mallorca is booming

Contrary to some indications, Mallorca is experiencing a German boom: "The classic emigrants no longer exist."

Andrew Ede

The green sections of the beach wall being painted.

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Fuming over new non-smoking zones in Mallorca

The Balearics now has 50 ‘Smoke-free beaches'.

Humphrey CarterMelike Yasaroglu

Many Britins are still dreaming of a place in the sun like Mallorca.

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Spain home to most buoyant market for British expat homebuyers

Last year, almost 300,000 people were residing in Spain having originally come from Britain, one of the largest expat communities after Australia, the US and Canada.

Humphrey Carter

The scene of the emergency in Alcudia.

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Mallorca panic after an explosion and subsequent fire in a flat

The officers were able to access the flat, which was unoccupied at the time, so that the fire crews could put out the flames, which gutted one of the rooms

Humphrey CarterJuan P. Martínez

Palma, Mallorca

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Government legislates to build 10,000 affordable homes in Palma

There is to be an accelerated process to dramatically cut construction times.

Andrew Ede

Protest against overtourism in Palma, Mallorca

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A letter signed by seven protest groups urges tourists not to come to Mallorca

"We don't need more tourists; in fact, you are the source of our problem."

Andrew Ede

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Military exercise Allied Spirit 25 held in Hohenfels

Comment

More cash but not more people

The biggest problem faced by the military in Europe is not a lack of cash but a severe shortage of people. No boots, no army.

Jason Moore

Renta a cars arriving to Palma

Comment

If in doubt - why not just introduce another tax?

With that said, it appears that the two new(ish) taxation opportunities that are said to be in the planning process should not have too much impact on those living on the island.

Frank Leavers

More and bigger anti-tourism policy protests planned for this season.

Comment

Mallorca is lost in tourism translation

On the one hand the Balearic authorities appear to have sided with the anti-mass tourism movement, but it has sent out the wrong message.

Humphrey Carter

Palma’s Plaça de Toros

Comment

Bullring v. bullfight: Differing but decaying traditions

Time has caught up with arenas that have survived, but more importantly with what they represent.

Andrew Ede

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News / Did you know
The village is home to numerous art galleries, artists’ studios and cultural spaces that keep the artistic legacy of the town al

Did you know

The most beautiful village in Mallorca, according to Artificial Intelligence

Deya uniquely combines traditional Mallorcan architecture with a privileged natural environment.

MDB Digital

Public transport will take passengers to most places on Mallorca this year.

Did you know

Alcudia, Sa Pobla and Inca to Palma airport bus services

Line A11, which connects the Calvia area with the airport, has been in operation since 20 December.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Lifestyle
Max Ventures

Lifestyle

We want to make a difference in Mallorca

Angel investors support early-stage businesses with both financial backing and expertise.

Vicki McLeod

Holiday / Beaches
New beach bar in Alcudia, Mallorca

Beaches

New Alcudia beach bars will open on April the first

There are five balnearios rather than six; work on the sixth was halted.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Snow on the mountain tops in Mallorca

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Saturday weather in Mallorca

There are no alerts for bad weather on Saturday.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Raillo and Valjent, the defensive dynamic duo of Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca’s objective is 40 points

Real Mallorca’s CEO Alfonso Diaz is asking all season ticket holders to come to the Son Moix tomorrow at 4.15pm.

Monro Bryce

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