British resident urges people “to keep your wits about you” after being mugged in Mallorca
"it was a bit of a shock to say the least having never seen any crime before in Palma. In the UK I live in Manchester and I know which streets to stay away from the early hours. I was lucky he didn't pull a knife on me..."
Michael Douglas kicked off his 80th birthday celebrations this summer in Mallorca
“I want to get rid of the extra baggage I have accumulated over the years and enjoy my free time here. I’m going to be in Mallorca for six or seven months."
A stormy start to autumn in Mallorca, delays at Palma airport
By Thursday temperatures will be high as conditions improve.
Calls for new hotel registration scheme to be scrapped in Spain
Concerns of chaos in because of the new registration scheme.
One in three foreign property owners in the Balearics are residents
The European Union has already told us that these limitations on non-residents can only be temporary.
Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
O’Leary is in favour of also cracking down on how much alcohol passengers can consume when they’re on the plane.
Britons travelling to Mallorca warned of a chaotic few months
“There may be longer queues at border control while this new system is being implemented and as people go through it for the first time."
Mallorca to have a starring role in the film industry
"The Balearics has all the necessary elements to lead the ranking of preferred destinations for national and international filming”.
Starmer was criticised for “hypocrisy” over his Mallorca holiday
“Everyone’s entitled to a holiday but it’s time he practised what he preaches.”
British company IHG to open a new hotel in Mallorca next year
"We have ambitious plans to accelerate the presence of both our powerhouse mainstream segment and our distinctive Luxury & Lifestyle collection in Spain’s key urban and leisure destinations."
National Police arrest three youths for Mallorca bus stabbing
In Palma a number of violent gangs have been dismantled by the National Police.
Plan to restrict the sale of homes to foreigners in Mallorca rejected
Left-wing coalition party wanted to implement European and state regulations with the aim of restricting the sale of homes to foreigners.
Mortal storm will hit Mallorca this weekend
The worst floods to hit central Europe in at least two decades have left a trail of destruction.
Mallorca hoteliers fear new guest registration breaks EU law
"It is very worrying that repeated warnings of incompatibility with EU law are being ignored, that they persist in creating legal uncertainty."
Mallorca playing a key role in making sure British military veterans remember they are not forgotten
“I would recommend a career in the forces to any young person. It transformed my life. It offers so many opportunities to travel, to learn, to train, and you establish life-long friendships. And looking around the world right now, it’s a crucial time to be investing in the armed forces.”
Emergency warning issued for heavy rain in the Balearics
The agency has issued a series of recommendations to the public
Balearics attracted 21% of British tourists visiting Spain in 2023
Spain is perceived as a ‘beach plus’ destination, where sun and beach is the basic element that is complemented by other activities or experiences.
Robbie Williams dances his way round Ibiza
“I’m constantly travelling, jumping from one hotel to the next. So, what could be better than exploring the world on a cruise and always having your feel-good hotel with you?"
The party is over in Mallorca!
Maximum fines of 30,000 and owners will lose tourist licence.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
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