
The scene of the blaze in Ibiza.
The scene of the blaze in Ibiza.
Raging fire rips through Balearic block of flats
Fire fighters and emergency crews remain at the scene.

The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.
The Guardia Civil are handling the investigation.

The raccoon population is growing in Mallorca.
The raccoon population is growing in Mallorca.
Mallorca raccoon invasion
Control of the raccoon in the Serra de Tramuntana, in Mallorca, has been intensified with the acquisition of 150 cages and 85 photo-detection cameras and the reinforcement of the field team with a full-time person and a vehicle.

Gordon Ramsay to open Europe’s first Hell’s Kitchen in the Balearics.
Gordon Ramsay to open Europe’s first Hell’s Kitchen in the Balearics.
Gordon Ramsay opens in the Balearics
Ramsay has said he is ‘very excited to bring Hell’s Kitchen to Ibiza this summer season’ and has highlighted the island’s ‘incredible energy’, as well as ‘its lively nightlife and world-class cuisine.

Ses Illetes beach in Formentera is one of the best ten in the world.
Ses Illetes beach in Formentera is one of the best ten in the world.
Balearics boasts one of best ten beaches in the world
This recognition places Formentera’s beach alongside other world-renowned beaches, such as Whitehaven and Squeaky Beach, both in Australia, which occupy the top two places in the ranking.
Mallorca and Ibiza losing out to Menorca
Menorca’s unspoiled scenery will appeal to all who like active holidays.
“Mallorca can’t continue putting prices up but offer nothing new”
“I’m on holiday. I’ve invested in that destination, I’m spending money there, I’m helping the local economy, it’s up to the politicians to sort out their domestic problems, not me and I shouldn’t be blamed for them either.”
Mallorca sets new airport record
Despite the spike in passenger numbers, in 2024, Palma and Ibiza airports were hit by the highest rate of delays and cancellations in Spain,

Palma airport appears to be struggling under flight and passenger pressure.
Palma airport appears to be struggling under flight and passenger pressure.
Palma airport suffers most delays in Spain
Almost 2.25 million passengers will be able to complain to their airline about the disruption of a 2024 flight from Spain.

Ibiza
One of the properties was an apartment in the centre of Ibiza.
Fines totalling 2.23 million euros for four cases of illegal holiday letting in Ibiza
Holiday lets had been booked through Airbnb.
Messi expands Spanish business empire from Mallorca
In Mallorca, he opened the Seasun Fona (Adults Only) hotel in S’Illot in 2019.
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.
Free public transport in Mallorca all year in 2025
No confirmation as yet whether Palma's buses will be free.