Private detectives hired to tackle illegal parties in the Balearics
Fines range from 100,000 to 300,000 euros handed out.
Good news for Britons wanting to work in Mallorca
The Balearic tourism sector is responsible for 7 out of every 10 jobs created.
British tourists warned to renew passports before April 11 to avoid extra costs
The new fees include those newly applying or renewing their passport.
UN sounds ‘Red Alert’ as world smashes heat records in 2023
“Climate change (in the Balearics) is going 20% faster than in the rest of the world.”

Balearics is a top spot for foreign investors.
Balearics is a top spot for foreign investors.
Balearics one of the EU regions with the highest foreign population
Approximately four out of every ten (42%) are between 25 and 49 years of age.
Kate Middleton’s Ibiza uncle sets date for Princess of Wales’ public reappearance
Gary Goldsmith is said to have regularly accommodated the royals and their friends over the years in the Balearics.
Spring will be “warmer than normal” in the Balearics so get booking
An early heatwave is not being ruled out.

Summers are getting hotter in the Balearics.
Summers are getting hotter in the Balearics.
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.