The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca
With the clocks having gone back and winter descending, northern Europeans were hoping for a final blast of sun before the long, dark days.
The stories that made the headlines last week in Mallorca
Described as, and rightly so, one of the greatest challenges facing the Balearics, overpopulation is a combination of the ever-increasing size of the resident population - faster growth than anywhere else in Spain - and of the high floating population, which mainly means tourists.
The stories that made the headlines last week in Mallorca
Some hotels as well as other businesses and households may have been concerned that they hadn't been receiving their electricity bills.
Work from home in Spain with a new five year VISA and you even get tax breaks!
"The Palma city council wanted to promote the Playa de Palma as a centre for Nomad workers..."
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After a couple of relatively tourist-free years, Mallorca is really feeling the effects of ‘mass tourism’.
Santa Catalina residents : terrifying weekend
"Those affected have endured another day without being able to sleep. The streets have dawned with urine in many corners, broken glass bottles on the floor and other remains of binge drinking, accumulated in some places for several days."
Starmer unrepentant over his Mallorca holiday, My family needed a break
“Everyone’s entitled to a holiday but it’s time he practised what he preaches.
The yacht to the stars drops anchor in Mallorca waters
One of the biggest yachts in the world.
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Extremely valuable grey amber found on Mallorcan beach
In 2017 some locals reportedly found grey amber on the beach in Porto Cristo.
Woman dies in house fire in Palma
One of the Officers at the woman's house had to be given oxygen after suffering from smoke inhalation.
Remains of 2 adults found at Bellver Castle
The remains were discovered during structural consolidation work in the second defensive enclosure.
Audit Office wants more control of Mallorca's extrajudicial bills
Each extrajudicial bill that's approved must bear the identification of the person who authorised it.
Road accidents claim 4 lives in 10 days in Mallorca
Three men in their 20s died when their car crashed into a tree.
Biggest British Cruise Ship in Palma
'Iona' has been scheduled to visit Palma several times but the trips were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
- 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
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