Environment
Environment ministry analysing death of moray eels
It is believed that a disease specific to moray eels is the cause.
Holiday rentals
Ibiza will severely restrict the availability of Airbnb this summer
A new law in Ibiza which will severely restrict the use of Airbnb and similar holiday accommodation platforms.
Agriculture
Ibiza banned from exporting plants to other islands
The strain of the bacteria that has devastated trees in Italy has been detected in Ibiza.
Terrorism
Imams arrested in Ibiza for IS indoctrination
Since Spain was placed on level four terrorist risk alert last year, 156 supposed jihadists have been detained.
Transport
Private jets are flying high in the Balearics this year
Private jet charter movement to Ibiza and Palma has risen significantly this year in both the business and leisure sectors.
Property
Ibiza real estate demand “to explode worldwide in 2016”
“The next five years are going to see demand for the luxury Ibiza brand explode worldwide, in America, Asia and the Middle East"
Transport
Passengers subdue man who tries to open door on flight from Palma to Ibiza
The group of passengers reacted extremely quickly and that, according to the Guardia Civil, proved crucial.
Magalluf
UK travel industry praise for Magalluf and Ibiza makeovers
ABTA states that Spain is set for a bumper year with bookings for summer 2016 ahead of previous years as 2015 comes to a close.
Tourism
Balearics have the highest hotel prices in Spain
In Majorca, the average price was 136 euros.
British deputy prime minister apologises for her dance moves in the Balearics
“I know that the people of this country deserve more and I will fight for them every day, but I also know that people need to have days off.”
Flying “nightclubs” to the Balearics
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet."
Narco-boat intercepted with 200 kilos of hashish in Balearic waters
Drugs were seized along with nearly 2,000 euros in cash.
The party is over in Mallorca!
Maximum fines of 30,000 and owners will lose tourist licence.
Rave on a plane from Liverpool to the Balearics
O’Leary is in favour of also cracking down on how much alcohol passengers can consume when they’re on the plane.
“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.
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.
Mallorca ‘Latin lover’ arrested
The suspect was an expert in paying in cash, leaving no trace and staying in hotels.
- 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