Youssou N’Dour: “I think that our diversity should be used as a source of wealth and not as a weapon of division”
“Illegal immigration is also the result of unequal world relations, of the selfishness of countries that pollute the planet, of those countries, multinationals and organisations that plunder our resources for crumbs in return.”

The suitcase nightmare.
The suitcase nightmare.

The dolphins off Puerto Soller.
The dolphins off Puerto Soller.
Spectacular dolphin show off Mallorca
On rare occasions, they have been mistaken for sharks.

Next protest was announced today.
Next protest was announced today.
New Mallorca anti-tourism protest called
Movement will continue to take to the streets until the Balearic government takes action and adopts measures against the housing emergency and tourist overcrowding.
Spanish lab sterilises mosquitoes as climate change fuels spread of dengue fever
Increasing number of local outbreaks of West Nile virus and dengue in Europe.

Half of the vehicle was left hanging out of the car park.
Half of the vehicle was left hanging out of the car park.

Don't get caught out at the very last minute.
Don't get caught out at the very last minute.
Brits planning last-minute trips to Mallorca risk passport trap
Post Brexit, UK passport holders must now ensure their passport has been issued less than 10 years before the date they enter the EU country and be valid for at least three months after the day they plan to leave.

Hotel sector says new Royal Decree is not practical, apart from beilng illegal.
Hotel sector says new Royal Decree is not practical, apart from beilng illegal.
Mallorca braced for new tourist register “chaos”
Tourist sector is prepared to take legal action against the government.

The tourism protests have sparked a massive social debate.
The tourism protests have sparked a massive social debate.
Foreigners may only be able to buy property if they live in the Balearics
Proposal to to establish a tourist saturation index, in which a maximum number of visitors per resident in the Balearics can be established.

It's going to be a long hot summer.
It's going to be a long hot summer.
Mallorca will be hotter than normal for the next three months
Climate crisis is leading to more frequent and severe soaring temperatures.

Kylie went wild in Ibiza.
Kylie went wild in Ibiza.
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The rumble in the jungle in Mallorca
The Dubrovnik ruling means that all wheeled suitcases have to be carried not rolled in the city centre.
Humphrey Carter02/08/2024 09:37