Crossing a zebra stripe
Certain ‘gung ho’ pedestrians seem to deliberately speed onto the stripes like heat seeking missiles.
Project to redevelop Pollensa's old cinema given the green light
The Cine Capitol hasn't been used for over 20 years.
Pollensa Half Marathon again affected by police dispute
At time of writing, the 2023 half marathon on April 2 is not happening.
Buying a perscription at the chemist
Buying a perscription at the chemist.
New lease of life for Mallorca’s great white elephant
GESA building will finally be restored and renovated and become a Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art.
King Felipe opens international museums conference in Palma
The Spanish government is doubling its budget for culture in the Balearics.
Pollensa Festival will have seven concerts in August
The first concert will be on August 6.
Magalluf literature festival to return in the autumn
Irvine Welsh, the author of Trainspotting, was one of the writers who took part in the first festival.
The Monkees singer/guitarist dies aged 78
"My heart is broken. I lost a dear friend and partner.."
Christmas event
'Jai de Nadal' pastry and craft show now on in Palma
Sisters from a number of convents in Mallorca made a huge variety of scrumptious sweets for the show.
Interior of Formentor Hotel completely gutted!
"What we are seeing is not a reform, it’s the complete demolition of the entire interior.."
Christmas event
Want to learn how to make a Christmas wreath here on Mallorca?
“The students are given a straw base, scissors and wire to hold their design together and told to let their imagination run free..”
Christmas events
Your Guide to Mallorca's Christmas Markets
Mallorca's traditional Christmas markets are always laden with artisanal products, fashion, traditional tasty dishes from the Island and fantastic gift ideas.
How Mallorca has changed from the 19th to the 21st century
“I still do not have any‘ rephotography ’of the Pitiusas, but I am confident that this project will grow and encompass the entire Archipelago,”
Balearic Archaeologists involved in unique find in ancient Egypt
"The most exciting moment was opening a tomb that had been sealed for thousands of years..”
Es Baluard del Príncep renovations on target
The Porta des Camp bridge crossed the moat of murals from the walls that surrounded the city, but they were demolished in 1902.
Outrage over abandoned sculpture in Puerto d'Alcudia
“We denounce the neglect and total abandonment by the City Council; urgent action is required and Aligi Sassu's family are very worried..”
The horror onboard the slave ship 'Amistad'
The ‘Amistad' may not have been the only slave ship with a Balearic skipper.
Meet Mallorca's Brazilian Chef
“The doctors told me not to do anything, but I wanted to do what I love most, cooking.."
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt