British tourists getting worried about early bar closing in Mallorca
Hospitality sector is furious over the proposal.
Heavy snow forecast for Mallorca this weekend
A cold front is moving across the Balearics.
More than four million people in 120 countries have signed up to have their irises scanned by Worldcoin’s “orb” devices
More than four million people in 120 countries have signed up to have their irises scanned by Worldcoin’s “orb” devices
The battle for sunbeds hits the high seas
Carnival Cruise Line has a strict rule to help combat 'chair hogs'.
Balearic properties are the most expensive in Spain
Prices are higher than in Madrid and Catalonia.
Outrage over move to close bars and restaurants earlier across Spain
The current government wants to introduce a 35-hour working week, a move that would involve earlier closing times for bars, restaurants and nightlife venues.
Balearics has the most hotels for sale in Spain
The supply of hotels has not stopped growing since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
There is a growing desire to charge tourists for everything and anything.
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another ta
Mark Tanzer said "we’re not against tourism taxes per se, it’s just that we’d like to see them invested in better tourism infrastructure or measures which reduce the strain on the domestic systems rather than going into general taxation as just another tax.”
Could it be last orders for UK airport and in-flight boozing?
One suggestion last week was to breathalyse suspect passengers at the boarding gate.
Spain is the number one destination for Britons this year
Britons rate continental destinations as providing far better value for money.
Calls for a ban on the construction of private swimming pools in Mallorca
Balearic government is currently “monitoring the situation very specifically to see how it evolves”.
Anger over Spain air fare hikes
A rise of up to 20% in the price of tickets is predicted.
Storm ‘Karlotta’ to hit Spain on Wednesday, heading for the Balearics
Temperatures will fall in the Balearics this weekend.
Mallorca farmers mount tractor protest, join EU wave of action
Wave of protests being planned across the Balearics.
Mallorca could face food shortages
Farmers in the Balearics may also join the protest.
The Wall Street Journal lists its best Mallorca hotels for Americans this year
Rafa Nadal and the Meliá chain have caught the US eye.
The Three Wise Men could bring snow to Mallorca this week
An Atlantic cold is forecast to reach the Balearics on Friday.
444 flights cancelled in Spain due to strike from 5 to 8 January
Iberia is asking all passengers to check in advance via the website and to arrive at airports earlier than usual.
British expats can get their right to vote back next month
New Year and a new right for Britons living overseas.
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