Mallorca a top cheapest all-inclusive destination
A survey by travel insurance provider Staysure has revealed that 88% of UK travellers are contemplating changes to their summer holiday destinations with increased costs a primary concern.

Year-on-year increases in sick leave have been seen in construction.
Year-on-year increases in sick leave have been seen in construction.
Employment
Sick-note Mallorca causing concern
According to the unions, mental health problems are a major cause of long-term sick leave.

Hollywood star Joey King got married in Mallorca.
Hollywood star Joey King got married in Mallorca.
Hollywood
Mallorca braced for wedding boom
Mayors in Mallorca are divided over the extra work while other welcome the extra income.

A change to school holidays will complicate things for the travel industry.
A change to school holidays will complicate things for the travel industry.
Holidays
Bulletin readers do not want shorter school holidays
Any such move would not only hit hotels but also attractions aimed at families and children.
Germans vote in Mallorca
The election campaign has been dominated by fierce exchanges over the perception that irregular immigration is out of control, fueled by a series of attacks in which the suspected perpetrators were of migrant origin.

General election in Germany
A person votes at a polling station in a pub during the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany, February 23, 2025. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
Spain is also planning to introduce a new tax on non-resident/non EU property purchases.

Spain in general and Palma in particular are top spots for nomad workers.
Spain in general and Palma in particular are top spots for nomad workers.
Spain is best country for digital nomads
The common digital nomad is symbolised by the young backpacker, whereas executive nomads tend to be older and are more likely to move with their family.

Young Britons could be finally allowed to return to work in the European Union.
Young Britons could be finally allowed to return to work in the European Union.
Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
British prime minister Keir Starmer is preparing to offer European nations a new youth mobility scheme.

Residents in Colònia de Sant Jordi are becoming increasingly concerned about the security situation.
Residents in Colònia de Sant Jordi are becoming increasingly concerned about the security situation.
Police tackle crime wave in top Mallorca resort
Local council under pressure to take concrete measures such as increasing the police presence in the area.

Not everyone is going to welcome even more tourists this year.
Not everyone is going to welcome even more tourists this year.

According to the airline, the changes are in response to the need to streamline procedures, promote flight punctuality and reduc
According to the airline, the changes are in response to the need to streamline procedures, promote flight punctuality and reduce operating costs.
Comment
More airline seats to Mallorca mean nothing
Just because the airlines have decided to increase flight capacity to the island does not guarantee another record season.
Humphrey Carter21/02/2025 11:15