Balearic crime spike
Among the most populated Spanish cities, Malaga (+10.9%) and Zaragoza (+7.8%) are the cities with the highest increases in conventional crimes - murders, thefts, drug trafficking and sexual assaults - and cybercrime such as computer fraud.
Unlike the Christmas draw, ‘El Niño’ does not create so much excitement.
Unlike the Christmas draw, ‘El Niño’ does not create so much excitement.
Balearics misses out on 770 million euros
However, it was not all bad news - the Balearics did have a sniff of the second prize, 06.766.
The new airships are on the horizon.
The new airships are on the horizon.
Mallorca UK airship travel to create 1,200 jobs
Spanish airline group Air Nostrum has doubled its commitment for Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander from10 to 20 aircraft.
Bookings to the Balearics double in one week
The British stand out with 38.4% of the bookings, at a distance are Germans with 4.2% and Americans with 3.1% of total bookings.
We are in time to get vaccinated.
We are in time to get vaccinated.
Mallorca on flu alert
It is impacting people of all ages, but children under 15 and the over 60s are suffering the most.
Trying to put restrictions on foreign investment does not make much sense.
Trying to put restrictions on foreign investment does not make much sense.
Air traffic control handled the incidents.
Air traffic control handled the incidents.
Double flight emergency at Palma airport
The passengers were then attended to by medical teams deployed to the airport.
Spain achieved an all-time record in international tourism during the first 11 months of 2024, with more than 88.5 million visitors.
Spain achieved an all-time record in international tourism during the first 11 months of 2024, with more than 88.5 million visitors.
British and French visited the Balearics most in 2024
The United Kingdom was the country with the highest cumulative expenditure (18.1% of the total).
Mallorca is facing plenty of fresh competition this year.
Mallorca is facing plenty of fresh competition this year.
Travel guide urges tourists to avoid Mallorca in 2025
“These locations are popular for good reason—they are stunning, intriguing, and culturally significant.
Only Fools and Horses Mallorca items sold at auction
A classic episode of the hit series.
The former kind has been hit by alleged links to several financial scandals and extramarital affairs.
The former kind has been hit by alleged links to several financial scandals and extramarital affairs.
Royal scandal brewing in Mallorca
Members of MÉS and Podemos called for the withdrawal of distinctions for King Felipe’s father, and the eco-sovereigntists also insisted on the need to change the name of the Juan Carlos I square in Palma.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Events called off in Palma as Mallorca feels some impact of Storm Jana
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Monday weather in Mallorca - Heavy rain alert
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A challenging year for Mallorca tourism
All of the main tour operators have expanded their holiday footprints.
Humphrey Carter03/01/2025 11:47