News of the day 3 April 2025
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Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Mallorca's low-season tourism continues to grow, but not thanks to the UK

German tourist numbers continue to register double-digit increases.

Andrew Ede

Manacor Hospital, Mallorca

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A "romantic" night in a Mallorca hotel that ended in arrest

The 35-year-old punched and headbutted his girlfriend.

Andrew Ede

US President Trump unveils new tariffs on so-called Liberation Day

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Spain unveils 14.1 billion euro plan to protect economy from U.S. tariffs

"This tariff attack by the U.S. administration ... is against everyone and everything."

MDB DigitalReuters

No extra charge for taking a doggy bag home.

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Doggy bags for Mallorca bars and restaurants

Around 20% of food in Spain is wasted annually and of that 40% occurs at retail or household level, which is why raising social awareness of the problem is one of the pillars of the new law.

Humphrey Carter

Playa de Palma, Mallorca

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Mallorca employers' organisation concerned about US tariffs' impact on tourism

President Prohens has expressed particular support for farmers and the footwear industry.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Make sure UK travel documents are in order.

Travelling

British passports costs to rise next week

As of next week, the cost of applying for a new passport online will increase by £6 from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults, and from £69 to £74 for children.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
A Minecraft Movie | Official Trailer

Attractions

Films in English from Friday, 4 to Thursday, 10 April

This week's new films in English include A Minecraft Movie (2025), a PG-rated adventure about four misfits navigating a cubic wonderland and William Tell (2024) offers a historical drama set in the 14th century, rated R.

Christina Buchet

Orange fair in Soller

Attractions

Mallorca events: What's on Friday, 4 to Thursday, 10 April

This weekend in Mallorca, enjoy cultural events like the Fira del Ram, Andratx Fair, Primavera Fest, Acampallengua, ballet, and concerts. Watch Real Mallorca, and explore the Orange Fair in Soller and the Animal and Agricultural fair in Andratx.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest news

Friday weather in Mallorca - Still an alert for wind

Forecast for Mallorca for Friday, the fourth of April.

Andrew Ede

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