Weather
July was very hot, say the weather people
The Spanish meteorological agency, Aemet, has confirmed that July in the Balearics was very hot to extremely hot.
Youssou N’Dour will be performing in Mallorca.
Youssou N’Dour will be performing in Mallorca.
Simple Minds open the Palma Concert Series on Wednesday night.
Simple Minds open the Palma Concert Series on Wednesday night.
Balearics heading towards another record year for tourists.
Balearics heading towards another record year for tourists.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
Hugh Morgan and his family have lived in Mallorca for generations.
Massive Attack - Angel
Massive Attack - Angel
Anthony Dod Mantle, Oscar-winning cinematographer and BATFA winner for his work on Slumdog Millionaire, will receive the EMIFF Cinematography Icon Award 2024.
Anthony Dod Mantle, Oscar-winning cinematographer and BATFA winner for his work on Slumdog Millionaire, will receive the EMIFF Cinematography Icon Award 2024.
Starmer was criticised for “hypocrisy” over his Mallorca holiday
“Everyone’s entitled to a holiday but it’s time he practised what he preaches.”
New ring of steel in Mallorca
Palma to have “an army” of elite police to curb crime, youth gangs, ex-gangs and prostitution.
Panic to rent a flat in Mallorca
Serious lack of housing is causing a major social problem.
Briton killed in Mallorca was carried almost three kilometres by the force of water
The body was found in an area where pools form.
Direct flights to the Balearics from the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands next year
Some new island-hopping for the Balearics.
Britons travelling to Mallorca warned of a chaotic few months
“There may be longer queues at border control while this new system is being implemented and as people go through it for the first time."
German, British tourists spur Spain's GDP gains while own economies flag
Britons, who account for one in five visitors, spent 7.5% more, or 1,389 euros in July.
Over 50% of Britons want to live in Spain
Britons believe spending more time in the sun will improve their quality of life and 87% believe they will become healthier and live longer.
Plans to set up illegal immigrant camp in Mallorca
Mallorca struggling to cope with the influx of illegal immigrants.
Britons flying to Mallorca could face new tax
In the UK, 70% of flights are made by a wealthy 15% of the population, with 57% not flying abroad at all.
One in three foreign property owners in the Balearics are residents
The European Union has already told us that these limitations on non-residents can only be temporary.
Spain's crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels
"The commitment to quality is a positive and necessary step to change (Spain's) tourism model," said Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia, Spain's largest hotel group, adding that Melia will continue betting on the high-end segment, which represents 63% of its portfolio and has boosted revenues.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Winter flights
The other day some rather senior officials from the new city council visited our offices to discuss their plans for the next four years.
Jason Moore30/07/2015 00:00