
Yet another EU delay of the new EES system.
Yet another EU delay of the new EES system.
Good news for Britons flying to Mallorca, new entry scheme delayed again
The British government and tour operators have been warning for weeks that the introduction of the new system could lead to airport chaos and long delays.

Local residents being charged over the odds to enjoy their own island.
Local residents being charged over the odds to enjoy their own island.
Spain touts benefits of migration, what about the British?
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez this week announced measures to make it easier for immigrants to settle in Spain.

Some British expat pensioners could be in line for some extra money.
Some British expat pensioners could be in line for some extra money.
British pensioners in Mallorca could be in the money
You could also be eligible if you made contributions in the EEA, Switzerland or a country with a social security agreement.

Private jets at Palma airport.,
Private jets at Palma airport.,
Mallorca and Ibiza handle most private jets in Spain
Greenpeace is calling for a ban on private flights as ‘the most unequal, divisive and polluting form of transport’.
Rafa Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis at end of season
“I have not been able to play without limitations. It’s a difficult decision, which has taken me a long time to make. In this life everything has a beginning and an end."

Strike action threatens problems for passengers at airports across the Balearics and Spain.
Strike action threatens problems for passengers at airports across the Balearics and Spain.
Handling staff call for strike action at Spanish airports
No dates have been set for industrial action but if it goes ahead it will cause problems at airports in the Balearis.

Rafael Nadal has proved to be a financial smash on and off the court.
Rafael Nadal has proved to be a financial smash on and off the court.

Prime minister says Spain's economy, the fastest growing in EU, needs immigrants to thrive.
Prime minister says Spain's economy, the fastest growing in EU, needs immigrants to thrive.

Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Britons could be “stuck” on planes at Mallorca airport
“In the worst case you actually can’t disembark, you hold people on the plane.”

The 90-day rule for Britons in Europe is being challenged again.
The 90-day rule for Britons in Europe is being challenged again.
Lifting 90-day rule back on the agenda in France, will Spain follow?
"These second home owners play an active role in the local economy. The difficulties they are experiencing in occupying their homes since the Brexit are being felt in our regions."
Storm Kirk flight warning issued across Spain
Wind gusts are reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour.
- 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
Comment
Mallorca hotel rooms being given away in the UK
So, it would appear that not only are we residents Mallorca having to pay tourist cost of living prices and the tourist tax, it also appears that we are being charged well over the odds by the hoteliers.
Humphrey Carter11/10/2024 09:29