The great Balearic swindle
The Spanish government has agreed to invest eight million euros in Balearic resorts, big deal.
Corbyn and expatriates
While the Boris brigade has failed to be forthcoming on expats, Labour has.
Palma needs unity
Having spent a few days visiting Seville, I’ve suddenly realised Palma’s main problem.
Brexit
British government under pressure to come clean over future of expatriates
b “Deal” and “No Deal” scenarios are very different at present. There is a need to secure protection of rights under either.
Sunday Interview
“I love to transmit the excitement of crashing through the waves...”
The Sunday Interview: Humphrey Carter talks to sailor and international artist Anna Boulton who is world famous for her paintings of yachts and regattas.
Recession alert issued
The rumour has been rumbling but now it appears to be official, a recession is coming.
London Fair
“The Balearics has got everything you could possibly wish for...”
Travel is in Hugh Morgan’s blood but stamped on his heart is Majorca and the Balearics as a whole. It was in the Balearics where he first cut his teeth in the travel industry and some 55 years later his love and passion for Majorca burns as brightly as ever with three generations of the family now living on the island.
Calvia: offers a quality and unique Mediterranean experience
Mayor of Calvia, Alfonso Rodriguez, talks about the season, plans for the future and what makes Calvia so special.
Tourism
"Majorca will always be home for the British"
Interview with Andreu Serra, councillor for tourism and sport at the Council of Majorca.
Expats in Gove’s hands...
There may be a Brexit departure breather but I’m not too happy about Gove’s role.
Eddie proves he is the eagle
Eddie Jones may not be everybody’s cup of tea but he certainly refreshed the hopes of England rugby fans yesterday.
Tourism
Britons to get a taste, feel and touch of Majorca in London
Council of Majorca is hosting a one-off pop up event in central London while a double decker bus will be advertising Majorca on a city centre route.
Europe’s Hong Kong
Barcelona has been branded a no-go zone after the violent response to court ruling.
Spain on red alert
On Monday, all hell could break out on the streets of Barcelona and Catalonia.
Chirac was right on Iraq
He may have been found guilty of corruption but he stuck to his guns over Iraq.
Boris has blown it
The PM took two major hits yesterday from the Supreme Court and the EU, so give up.
Come to the Balearics now
Summer may be over but autumn is here and it is a great time to be here.
Film
The Palma film festival which has evolved into a global event
Interview with Sandra Seeling Lipski, founder of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, which is into its eighth year.
Sport
Pollensa's golden girl
Interview with Puerto Pollensa-based kidney transplant patient, Ottilie Quince, a multiple winner at the World Transplant Games.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
It’s better than walking...
Well, with obesity rates in Spain rising, electric scooters may not help.
Humphrey Carter 30/11/2019 09:37