Brits flocking to Mallorca for Christmas
Spaniards have made 49.1 %, followed by the British with 19.5 % and the Germans at a distance with 3.9 %.
Free public transport in Mallorca all year in 2025
No confirmation as yet whether Palma's buses will be free.

Mallorca facing mounting competition.
Mallorca facing mounting competition.
Cyprus puts Mallorca in the shade for summer 2025
“More people are looking to travel abroad in 2025, and many are looking for new experiences."

In terms of cybercrime, 8,609 computer frauds were recorded from January to September, 17.9% more than in 2023.
In terms of cybercrime, 8,609 computer frauds were recorded from January to September, 17.9% more than in 2023.
Cybercrime threat to the Balearics rises
Crime in Spain - both conventional and cybercrime - has risen by 1.2% up to the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year.

Hugh Elliott outside the Mallorca Bulletin offices in Palma.
Hugh Elliott outside the Mallorca Bulletin offices in Palma.
Top Spanish job for former British Ambassador to Spain
Elliott took up the post of Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary to Andorra in August 2019.

The docuseries will focus on Nadal’s stellar career as well as his life off the court.
The docuseries will focus on Nadal’s stellar career as well as his life off the court.
Rafa Nadal Netflix documentary
"You will be able to see what my life has been like throughout my career and especially during this last year which has not been easy."

Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.
Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.
UPDATE: Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals
Other European countries including Italy and Croatia have also taken measures to limit the growth of tourism rentals.

Balearic population growing but at a cost.
Balearic population growing but at a cost.
Mallorca home to nearly one million people
The population of Calvià has reached 53,826 inhabitants on 1 January 2024.

British band Suede will be one of the headline acts at Mallorca Live Festival 2025.
British band Suede will be one of the headline acts at Mallorca Live Festival 2025.
British legends Suede to headline Mallorca Live Festival
Top bands from the UK and across the world will rock Mallorca next summer.

PM Starmer wants to improve UK ties with the EU.
PM Starmer wants to improve UK ties with the EU.

So why doesn’t Starmer put his hands up, be honest and got for it - dump Brexit?
So why doesn’t Starmer put his hands up, be honest and got for it - dump Brexit?
- Bookings to the Balearics struggle
- More trouble for Ryanair, airline slapped with a share of 180 million euro fine
- The seven Mallorca municipalities where 10% or more of homes are holiday lets
- Wednesday weather in Mallorca
- Organisers of the first large protest in Mallorca in 2024 warn that the housing situation has got worse
Comment
Go for it Starmer, stuff Brexit for Christmas
All those who thought Brexit was about getting the UK’s borders back, well that’s the best joke going to come out of a Christmas cracker this year.
Humphrey Carter20/12/2024 10:31