Technology
15% of people in the Balearics are phone addicts
Addictive behaviour, previously impossible, is now being displayed because of new technologies and smartphones in particular.
Airlines
Low-cost passengers boom in the Balearics
Traditional airlines had very similar figures for the first seven months, moving 20.63 million passengers, a much lower percentage increase though - up 1.6%.
Meteor shower
Spanish skies to see best meteor shower in years tonight
Stay up late or even rise early as some of the best showings occur just before dawn.
Environment
Exceptionally high levels of waste in Balearic waters
Following the article on Sunday which highlighted how Andratx resident Elisabeth Ceulen and her family have taken to cleaning up rubbish not just on the streets but also on beaches.
Economy
Government 860 million euro debt to be repaid in 2016
860 million includes over 200 million euros of interest, though the total figure is subject to possible change.
Balearics heading towards another record year for tourists.
Balearics heading towards another record year for tourists.
Golden Sands is a major seaside resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same
Golden Sands is a major seaside resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same name in the municipality of Varna.
Mallorca inflation the highest in Spain
The tourist industry has noticed that people are spending less.
“Death Diving keeps me alive” says the new World Champion from the Balearics
Døds League founder and president Paul Rigault told the Bulletin that they would love to hold a competition in Mallorca with Palma as a host city for DWT.
Over 30% Spaniards complain there are “too many” foreign tourists
A sizeable minority of people in Spain (28%) now say they have a negative view of international tourists in their country.
Balearics slash holiday prices to save the season
Plenty of offers to be had across the board.
Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners
Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels in the Balearics
He was a member of Britain’s national diving team and competed for England in the 1990 Commonwealth Games.
Balearics attracted 21% of British tourists visiting Spain in 2023
Spain is perceived as a ‘beach plus’ destination, where sun and beach is the basic element that is complemented by other activities or experiences.
Plan to restrict the sale of homes to foreigners in Mallorca rejected
Left-wing coalition party wanted to implement European and state regulations with the aim of restricting the sale of homes to foreigners.
Foreign Office updates warning over new EU visas for Britons
Officials have said that queues at borders are expected when the system starts.