Guardia Civil continue investigation into fatal Mallorca yacht accident
The boat, flying the German flag and valued at just over 4.5 million euros, failed to stop at the scene of the fatal accident.

The logo for the new campaign.
The logo for the new campaign.
Mallorca “We love tourism” campaign
"We believe it is necessary to promote a campaign to make amends to all the tourists who visit us or are thinking of doing so, as they are our customers, they are our clients.
Salma Hayek shines in the Balearics
Last summer, she chose Mallorca as her holiday destination and she loves Spanish food.

Rafa Nadal is expanding his business portfolio.
Rafa Nadal is expanding his business portfolio.
Rafa Nadal expands his property empire
50 beachfront homes in Estepona and 40 additional units in the Nagüeles area of Marbella.
Mallorca-based captain of sunken Lynch family yacht put under investigation
Maritime law gives a captain full responsibility for the ship, crew, and all on board.

Christina McKelvie, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy in Scotland.
Christina McKelvie, the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy in Scotland.
Scottish minister calls for the closure of Balearics balconing website
The website ranks the UK as “the kings of the sport” of balconing.

Ryanair has called for reform to the EU's air traffic control.
Ryanair has called for reform to the EU's air traffic control.
Mallorca hit by most flight delays from the UK
Palma de Mallorca to London Gatwick Airport route saw the highest number of delays.
One out of every three homes in the Balearics is empty
British second home owners hit by the 90 day rule.

Locals pay tribute to the victims of the Italy yacht wreck
People attend a vigil for the victims of a sunk luxury yacht, off the coast of Porticello, near the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, August 25, 2024. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi

The new EU entry/exit visa system is going to cause travel disruption for Britons.
The new EU entry/exit visa system is going to cause travel disruption for Britons.
Britons being warned of months of airport delays
“It is evident that many border controls are simply not ready for the new processes and, with customer awareness of the scheme currently extremely low, long queues, along with some unavoidable chaos and confusion, are unfortunately likely.”
James Bond’s Mallorca villains
Juan March was the richest and allegedly “most unscrupulous man in Spain” and Ian Fleming, who first met March in September 1939 and later revived him as a model for several Bond villains.
Paws to the rescue: trained dogs help save lives at Spanish beach
Stories of their life saving prowess are the stuff of legend.

No fast security checks just yet.
No fast security checks just yet.

The general public is being asked to help stop the spread of the Asian hornet or wasp.
The general public is being asked to help stop the spread of the Asian hornet or wasp.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars