Two Britons suffer burns after boat catches fire in Mallorca
Emergency services were called shortly after noon on Sunday.

Sunday's tourism protest in Mallorca.
Sunday's tourism protest in Mallorca.

Some 300 people took part in the lkast beach protest in Mallorca.
Some 300 people took part in the lkast beach protest in Mallorca.
Classical musicians from across the globe gather in Mallorca for spectacular festival
The festival ranks amongst the most important classical music festivals in Europe.

Arta is considering a ban on new private pools dude to the lack of water.
Arta is considering a ban on new private pools dude to the lack of water.
Mallorca town wants to ban swimming pools
Over the past five years planning permission has been granted for the construction of at least 279 new private swimming pools.
Mallorca could enjoy a 43 percent boost to the economy thanks to the football
50 per cent reckon tourists from all over Europe will be happier if their team is doing well – and 43 per cent expect to see a boost to local economies.

New EU border controls for the British from October.
New EU border controls for the British from October.

Euro 2024 could give Mallorca n economic injection.
Euro 2024 could give Mallorca n economic injection.
New EU border checks could turn Britons off Mallorca
New fingerprint and biometric controls to monitor your movements and control the 90-day rule.

It's the weather which drives Mallorca's tourist industry and economy.
It's the weather which drives Mallorca's tourist industry and economy.

Local police forces are being asked to get more involved with helping to locate illegal holiday lets..
Local police forces are being asked to get more involved with helping to locate illegal holiday lets..
150 euros a night for a room or even the back of a van in Mallorca
2,500 inspections planned as part on new war on illegal holiday lets.
Leading politician claims Germans know Mallorca better than their own country
Calls for Germans to get to know their own country and its people better.

Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish crown, is at the centre of a political spat.
Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish crown, is at the centre of a political spat.
Royal scandal grips Mallorca
The Spanish royal family has traditionally spent their Easter and summer holidays at Marivent Palace, Palma.
Britain’s richest Mallorca landowners join forces to open new hotel
Branson to open second hotel in Mallorca in 2026.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg suspected to be on his new yacht in Mallorca
Super yacht is moored off Camp de Mar, sheltering out of the storms.

80% of Spaniards say that we should reflect on the model of tourism we want.
80% of Spaniards say that we should reflect on the model of tourism we want.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- 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
Comment
Like it not, Mallorca is still a sun and beach destination
Niche markets may like Mallorca in the low season, but it’s when the sun shines that Mallorca makes its money.
Humphrey Carter14/06/2024 12:05