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.
Sunday Interview
Council of Majorca to honour female British explorer
Humphrey Carter talks to Nina Parrón Mate, the Council of Majorca’s Director General for Equality who will be paying tribute to the great British palaeontologist Dorothea Bate.
French government under pressure to prevent air traffic controllers’ strike
It is not only French air traffic controllers who are taking industrial action, controllers in Barcelona have until Friday to decide whether to strike or not.
Crime
Prison, bail denied for “drunk driver”
A 44-year-old Polish driver failed to stop at the scene of the accident.
People thinking twice about booking
It is called the European Union, but when it comes to industrial action there seems to be little union.
Entertainment
"Ally McBeal was huge; I suddenly had the doors to the world flung open"
Interview with Vonda Shepard, the American singer-songwriter and actress, who is appearing at the Trui Theatre on Friday.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Puigdemont comes clean
Former Catalan President has given a fascinating interview to Der Spiegel.
Humphrey Carter 15/08/2018 00:00