News of the day 17 March 2025
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International Women's Day March 8

Theme of the Week

Women in the Balearics: Equality and attitudes

For the opposition, the Balearic Government’s conciliation law lacks teeth and is just “a declaration of intentions”

Andrew Ede

Depeche Mode. backing.

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Depeche Mode, breaks the silence, and comes out supporting Mallorca fight against plastic pollution

Three lines of action: scientific research, the promotion of the circular economy and raising public awareness.

Jason Moore

Mallorca's traffic problem is all year round, not just during the summer season.

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Mallorca takes first step towards banning non-resident vehicles

The first traffic load study in Mallorca, presented in October 2024 by the island’s institution, reflects an ‘alarming’ increase in traffic on the island in recent years: in 2023, a total of 324,623 vehicles entered Mallorca with drivers, 108% more than in 2017. In addition, 55,000 more vehicles arrived as cargo (without drivers), bringing the total figure to 379,623.

Humphrey Carter

Please don´t come on holiday....

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Open letter: Please do not come on holiday to Mallorca

The island has been exploited to unimaginable limits, leading to the collapse we are now suffering.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter

The beach where the latest bosy was found.

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Yet another body washed up on Mallorca beach

In January and February, according to data provided by the Efe Agency, 40 boats carrying at least 823 migrants reached the Balearics, 162% more than in the first two months of last year.

Humphrey Carter

Tourism minister Bauza.

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Tourism Minister says tourists are more than welcome but respects the views of all

"This is a wake-up call for the political classes to take action..."

Jason Moore

News / Comment
According to Ibestat, the passengers that disembark “only spend €35 on the island”

Comment

Cruising into controversy: Palma’s push to curb tourism

The Tourist Tax has been raised in high season and scrapped in January and February.

Richie Prior

Getting money out of the ATM

Comment

Cash is still king in Mallorca

I most certainly am not in a cash economy sort of job and as a freelancer and business owner, I pay handsomely in tax terms for the privilege.

Anna Nicholas

News / Did you know
Palma in 1229 according to artificial intelligence.

Did you know

Watch what life was like in Palma in 1229 according to artificial intelligence

The unique video has been posted on Instagram by the mallorca_en_insta account, which has shared images showing a day in the life of a 13th-century citizen of Palma.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Lifestyle
I joined industry in my mid 30s and I was told I am too old for it!

Deck Crew Spotlight

Stewardess stories: Alex Kopertowska’s path from hospitality to the high seas

Today I’m speaking with a Polish Chief Stew and Purser who is currently in the South of France looking for her next role on a 50m+ vessel.

Erica Lay

Holiday / Airport
Mounting concerns over domestic flights to the Balearics and Canary Islands.

Airport

Tourist industry starting to panic over domestic flight threat to Mallorca

If the government continues to fail to make payments, the connectivity of the Canary and Balearic Islands ‘will be seriously compromised’ because ‘there will be a substantial cut’ in the number of air seats available, which will have a ‘very damaging’ impact on tourism.

Humphrey Carter

The paraglider caused delays and alarm at Palma airport on Sunday.

Airport

Paraglider faces fine of up to 250,000 euros for compromising air traffic in Mallorca

The person flying the paraglider is facing a serious or very serious offence, and is therefore liable to fines ranging from 45,000 to 250,000 euros, as provided for in the Air Safety Act 21/2003.

Alicia Mateos

Holiday / Travelling
Many Brits fear they are not getting much "bang for their buck" in Mallorca.

Travelling

Mallorca fails to make top 15 best-value holiday destinations for 2025

The Algarve is the best value spot again after nine years. But long-haul spots like Cape Town, Tokyo and Bali offer some of the lowest prices for UK travellers, taking five of the top six places.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Latest news
Another unsettled week in Mallorca.

Latest news

“High impact” storm heading for Mallorca

Although there is still a long way to go, the AEMET has warned that ‘with the information currently available, rain could continue in large areas of Spain over the next three weeks’.

Humphrey Carter

Tuesday will be damp but a little warmer in Mallorca.

Latest news

Mallorca weather forecast for Tuesday, March 18

Temperatures will rise, while the wind will blow from the east and southeast, from light to moderate.

Humphrey Carter

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