Tribute
“I am a Bond girl and always will be
The most photographed woman and actress in the 70’s, Britt Ekland, finally came to Palma yesterday to inaugurate an homage to the late British director, Guy Hamilton, known for his James Bond films and other movie classics.
Police
Police fining Playa de Palma businesses in corruption probe
Despite the pledges and promises from City Hall, the Playa de Palma has become a highly conflictive resort again this summer with Neo Nazis on the loose.
A week of the best of British film in Majorca
The Atlàntida Film Festival opens in Palma this morning with the inauguration of a photographic exhibition at the Casal Solleric entitled “Guy Hamilton, a Director’s Life Behind the Scenes”, with images of Hamilton directing and relaxing with his stars on his sets.
Weather
Balearics on fire red alert this weekend
All town halls were warned yesterday that the risk of forest fires across the Balearics is extremely high this weekend.
False claims
Boris Johnson backs Abta crackdown on false holiday claims
"If the figures were to be believed, the digestive systems of the British people had become the most delicate in the world."
False claims
False compensation claimants facing three years in jail
Abta and travel industry partners launch “Stop Sickness Scams” campaign to crackdown on fake holiday sickness claims ahead of peak season.
Gastronomy
The Hairy Bikers ride into Palma to meet Marc Fosh
David Myers and Simon "Si" King spent the day with Marc Fosh, the first and only British Michelin Star chef in Spain.
Police
Britons arrested at the airport for attacking police
The two drunken Brits began throwing punches at the officers and acting aggressively.
Police
British holidaymaker: "My baby daughter was nearly snatched"
"I saw this woman with very dark skin and blonde hair approaching over my left shoulder. The lady put her arms around her telling us that she was taking her!"
Culture
"I would tear the European Union up and start all over again"
Man of the world, poet, writer and media columnist, Samuel Bressón will soon be presenting his new book in Palma.
Greed is not good any more
Michael Douglas once famously said as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street that "greed is good", now it is not.
Entertainment
Kaia Kater brings old-time music to Palma
Kaia Kater plays her only Spanish date this evening (Friday) at the Sa Nostra Cultural Centre in Palma.
Society
Moving from Hong Kong to Majorca
Hong Kong-based Norwegian journalist, broadcaster and Mandarin teacher Cecilie Gamst Berg has had enough of Chinese rule.
Law
Compensation claim companies cold calling Britons in Majorca
"I enquired what happens if I hadn’t had food poisoning, and they put the phone down. That company was trying to convince me to commit a crime."
Entertainment
A group to take you on a jazz journey
British musician and member of the Balearic Symphony Orchestra Phil Dawson talks about his new adventure in jazz.
Tourism
Brexit could mean more red tape for tourists
Travel writer Simon Calder: "Britons may find themselves having to fill in a host of questions when booking a simple flight."
Tourism
UK tour operator to use detectives to tackle false claims touts
Private detectives will be out in key resorts like Magalluf and other main resorts across Spain.
Crime
Birmingham City pay tribute to Briton killed in Magalluf
The O'Kane family is still desperate for information about what happened on the night of the tragic accident.
Entertainment
"I don’t want classical music to be a niche market"
British concert pianist James Rhodes, who will be performing in Palma in June, explains why he wears jeans when he performs.
- 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
Petty Palma politics
I am sure that the police have got better things to do - boosting numbers in Playa de Palma perhaps.
Humphrey Carter 11/06/2017 00:00