Etiqueta 'Balearics'
Beach bars in the Balearics could face a new threat from the European Union.

Beaches

The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars

The controversy has generated unease among Spain’s coastal business community and tourism industry, both of which rely heavily on the attractiveness of beach bars to draw visitors.

Humphrey Carter28/12/2024 11:10

Heavy fog covers much of Britain

Airport

Mallorca flight fog threat

The thick fog will continue on Saturday according to the Met Office, with some areas seeing visibility reduced to just 100 metres, so check with your airlines.

Humphrey Carter28/12/2024 09:53

Heavy fog covers much of Britain

Heavy fog covers much of Britain

Liverpool (United Kingdom), 27/12/2024.- A cyclists stops to take photographs in heavy fog at the Pier Head in Liverpool, Britain, 27 December 2024. Heavy fog has caused disruption including flight delays and football match cancellations, with the Met Office predicting it could remain into the weekend. (Reino Unido) EFE/EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

ADAM VAUGHAN 27/12/2024

The "dream" home in Mallorca.

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Check out the most sought-after luxury home in the Balearics

The spectacular estate, which dates back to the 19th century and was completely restored in 2006, is located in the picturesque municipality of Lloret de Vistalegre.

Humphrey Carter27/12/2024 12:31

The Balearics are moving towards a safer and smarter territory with new technology.

The Balearics are moving towards a safer and smarter territory with new technology.

The Balearics are moving towards a safer and smarter territory with new technology.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 27/12/2024

The Balearics are moving towards a safer and smarter territory with new technology.

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Mallorca to spy on beaches and water consumption

Thanks to the data provided by its sensors, this network can measure the capacity of places of interest such as beaches or car parks, provide information of interest for hiking routes, use of public transport or control the use of aquifers, among other possibilities.

Humphrey Carter27/12/2024 12:01

The mass protest through Palma this summer.

The mass protest through Palma this summer.

The mass protest through Palma this summer.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 27/12/2024

The mass protest through Palma this summer.

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The last anti-mass tourism protest of the year in the Balearics

The Balearics is also the region with the most expensive housing and the second highest rental prices, and has 5,800 houses officially destined for tourist rental.

Humphrey Carter27/12/2024 10:43

Moving to Mallorca is going to be slightly more complicated.

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More complications for Britons wishing to move to Mallorca

It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.

Humphrey Carter27/12/2024 10:14

Great weather to explore Mallorca over the festive holidays.

Great weather to explore Mallorca over the festive holidays.

Great weather to explore Mallorca over the festive holidays.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 26/12/2024

The acid was removed by the bomb squad.

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Police remove potentially explosive substance in Mallorca

According to the police, picric acid or trinitrophenol is a substance that must be handled under safety measures, being classified as explosive when it is in a dry state.

Humphrey Carter25/12/2024 12:26

The British have been enjoying the festive holidays in Mallorca and across Spain.

The British have been enjoying the festive holidays in Mallorca and across Spain.

The British have been enjoying the festive holidays in Mallorca and across Spain.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 24/12/2024

The massive protest through Palma this summer.

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Britons told to “reconsider” Mallorca

Fodor’s other destinations of concern are Bali, Indonesia, Koh Samui, Thailand, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, British Virgin Islands, Kerala, India, Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan,Oaxaca, Mexico, Scotland North Coast 500 and Mount Everest.

Humphrey Carter23/12/2024 13:04

Tourists are having provide a vast amount of information now.

Tourists are having provide a vast amount of information now.

Tourists are having provide a vast amount of information now.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 23/12/2024

Tourists are having provide a vast amount of information now.

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Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain

This situation causes a competitive disadvantage with respect to the European market, as obligations are imposed on companies that the national laws of other European states do not impose.

Humphrey Carter23/12/2024 12:14

Plenty going on in Palma this Christmas.

Plenty going on in Palma this Christmas.

Plenty going on in Palma this Christmas.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 23/12/2024