Summer of 2024 was world's hottest on record, EU climate change monitor says
In the Balearics, the average temperature was 26.8ºC (eight tenths of a degree above normal).
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.
Mallorca politician who wants to ban foreign property sales, sells house to a German!
“Citizens deserve leaders who act with integrity and who truly care about the welfare of society, not those who seek their own benefit at the expense of others."
Calls for new hotel registration scheme to be scrapped in Spain
Concerns of chaos in because of the new registration scheme.
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.”
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?"
More airport chaos in Mallorca on Wednesday
The storms will cause wind gusts of between 90 and 120 kilometres per hour, which could be even more intense in the north of Mallorca and the Tramuntana.
Gridlock in Mallorca mountains
Before the start of the summer a series of measures were activated to ease traffic problems.
Michael Douglas kicked off his 80th birthday celebrations this summer in Mallorca
“I want to get rid of the extra baggage I have accumulated over the years and enjoy my free time here. I’m going to be in Mallorca for six or seven months."
Mallorca has highest holiday rental rate in Spain
In July, rural tourism prices rose by 10.7% in the Balearics, the highest increase in the country.
The new British Ambassador, Sir Alex Ellis, arrives in Spain
“Our countries enjoy a close and enduring relationship across so many areas."
Emergency warning issued for heavy rain in the Balearics
The agency has issued a series of recommendations to the public
One of the richest people in the world moors yacht off Mallorca
In 2005, Forbes ranked Mittal as the third-richest person in the world.
Elite police now on the beat in Mallorca
The main areas of attention are the Plaça Espanya, where a 24-hour operation is in place to promote civic-mindedness and prevent acts of vandalism, around the public transport stations and the Parc de la Mar around the Cathedral.
“The biggest threat to children and teachers today is social media, but there are no excuses”
“We love our kids, they’re great and they know the damage social media does and that we have their best interests at heart. They know phones aren’t good for them, but they get addicted to social media and that has to be confronted. It’s the scourge of our times.”
Sunk Mallorca-based superyacht likely to cost insurers at least $150 million, experts say
“Whoever thought a storm in the Mediterranean in the month of August is going to sink a ship?”
Mallorca ‘Latin lover’ arrested
The suspect was an expert in paying in cash, leaving no trace and staying in hotels.
Mallorca playing a key role in making sure British military veterans remember they are not forgotten
“I would recommend a career in the forces to any young person. It transformed my life. It offers so many opportunities to travel, to learn, to train, and you establish life-long friendships. And looking around the world right now, it’s a crucial time to be investing in the armed forces.”