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.
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.
A million ecstasy pills seized in the Balearics, the largest haul in Spanish history
The arrested belonged to an international criminal network led by Italian nationals based in Ibiza, who were helped by Spanish and Dutch nationals.
Direct flights to the Balearics from the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands next year
Some new island-hopping for the Balearics.
Robbie Williams dances his way round Ibiza
“I’m constantly travelling, jumping from one hotel to the next. So, what could be better than exploring the world on a cruise and always having your feel-good hotel with you?"
British Deputy Prime Minister parties in the Balearics
A double of Rishi Sunak was filmed dancing on the island.