Caring for the jewel of the Med
When it rains, it does not pour, it swamps the beaches and pollutes the sea with sewage. Why?
Charity
Walking the Santiago Way to raise funds for Alzheimer's
Interview with British resident Lynne Myers, who is going to walk the Camino de Santiago to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Booze and balls
Something needs to be done about alcohol and sport on the park, not so much off it.
Puigdemont comes clean
Former Catalan President has given a fascinating interview to Der Spiegel.
Tourism-phobia
The anti-tourist movement appears to be spreading around the world, Spain could have a lot to answer for.
Why is so much "illegal"?
It’s encouraging to see this government trying to get to grips with past ignorance.
Politicians are human
In the Western world, we are supposed to have free speech and human politicians.
I am not a tourist
Majorca is in danger of out-pricing itself and the first to get hit are the residents.
Merkel under the cosh
German Chancellor Merkel no longer appears to rule the roost in Germany.
Sleeping rough on the beaches
Some are forced to due to social problems, but others are holidaymakers who are dossing down on the beaches.
Celebrities
"Majorca is home for me, I can’t wait to move back"
Interview with Emma Jesson, former national breakfast TV personality, weather presenter and motivational speaker who just loves Majorca.
Tourism
Majorca top destination for the great British getaway
A record 2.5 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays this weekend.
Entertainment
"This is going to be one special concert"
The legendary Vargas Blues Band will be playing in Palma on Friday night with special guest John Jagger.
Brexit
Britons must register at the town hall, but voting rights remain in doubt
"Any future reciprocal voting rights would have to be negotiated bilaterally."
Tourism
British and Balearic governments cooperating on balcony incidents
Simon Manley: "Sadly, it would appear that the root to these incidents is the over-consumption of alcohol."
Transport
Living the dream and flying high
Interview with Palma-based Swedish hairdresser and private pilot Sara Johansson who has over 30,000 followers on Instagram.
Transport
Fresh fears of strike action at the airport
Runway operators and staff at Palma airport are threatening strike action.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
Puigdemont’s Waterloo
It’s rather ironic that the Spanish government’s "enemy" is based in Waterloo.
Humphrey Carter 27/08/2018 00:00