
Housing has become a major issue in Spain as it struggles to balance promoting tourism, a key driver of its economy, with concerns over high rents due to gentrification and landlords shifting to more lucrative, short-term tourist rentals, especially in ur
Housing has become a major issue in Spain as it struggles to balance promoting tourism, a key driver of its economy, with concerns over high rents due to gentrification and landlords shifting to more lucrative, short-term tourist rentals, especially in urban and coastal areas.
Find out which country tops the Spanish immigration league
“We will propose to ban these non-EU foreigners who are not residents, and their relatives, from buying houses in our country since they only do so to speculate,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated

Visitors now have to provide up to 42 items of information.
Visitors now have to provide up to 42 items of information.
Spain’s “big brother” tourist controls should be axed
Proposed suspension of Royal Decree 933/2021, which tightens up the registration of travellers, until the European Commission finalises its analysis of the possible breach of the European Data Protection Regulation.

The hospitality sector is crying out for seasonal staff in Mallorca.
The hospitality sector is crying out for seasonal staff in Mallorca.
UK Travel industry wants an ease of freedom of movement for seasonal workers
The number of UK nationals in temporary roles within the tourism sector across Europe has declined significantly – by 69% – since the UK’s departure from the EU.

A new threat looming on the roads of Mallorca.
A new threat looming on the roads of Mallorca.

The debate over people living in caravans is getting very heated.
The debate over people living in caravans is getting very heated.
Palma to ban living in a caravan
"They are not terrorists, they are simply motorhome owners, human beings and families who have unfortunately been forced by the system itself to live in their vehicles because they cannot afford housing..."

Britons in Spain being urged to get the TIE card.
Britons in Spain being urged to get the TIE card.
Urgent ID warning for Britons living in Spain
The Spanish Government are encouraging all Green Certificate holders to exchange their paper document for the biometric TIE as soon as possible.

Puerto Andratx is one of Mallorca's wonders.
Puerto Andratx is one of Mallorca's wonders.
Robert Lewandowski follows in the footsteps of Claudia Schiffer in Mallorca
It is no surprise that Robert Lewandowski has chosen this corner of Mallorca to enjoy life with his family.

Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.
Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.
It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
The administration has banned the importation of olive trees during the horseshoe snake’s hibernation period in an attempt to tackle the problem.

The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary is locked in battle with Spain.
The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary is locked in battle with Spain.
Spanish minister responds to Ryanair CEO after being called a ‘crazy communist’
The fine imposed on Ryanair, together with Vueling, Easyjet, Norwegian and Volotea in November 2024 was 179 million euros.

More rules and regulations for short property lets.
More rules and regulations for short property lets.
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New danger on the roads of Mallorca
Letting teenagers loose on the roads of Mallorca with neither a licence nor a proper instructor is a recipe for disaster.
Humphrey Carter31/01/2025 09:33