Balearics is home to the safest retirement spot in Spain
The Office of National Statistics’ (ONS) most recent report indicates that a total of 284,988 British citizens are now living in Spain.
Youssou N’Dour: “I think that our diversity should be used as a source of wealth and not as a weapon of division”
“Illegal immigration is also the result of unequal world relations, of the selfishness of countries that pollute the planet, of those countries, multinationals and organisations that plunder our resources for crumbs in return.”
Young people back to work in Spain, Britain
“Free movement for young people....the next step could be the 90 day rule...”
New Mallorca anti-tourism protest called
Movement will continue to take to the streets until the Balearic government takes action and adopts measures against the housing emergency and tourist overcrowding.
Spanish lab sterilises mosquitoes as climate change fuels spread of dengue fever
Increasing number of local outbreaks of West Nile virus and dengue in Europe.
Don't get caught out at the very last minute.
Don't get caught out at the very last minute.
Brits planning last-minute trips to Mallorca risk passport trap
Post Brexit, UK passport holders must now ensure their passport has been issued less than 10 years before the date they enter the EU country and be valid for at least three months after the day they plan to leave.
Hotel sector says new Royal Decree is not practical, apart from beilng illegal.
Hotel sector says new Royal Decree is not practical, apart from beilng illegal.
Mallorca braced for new tourist register “chaos”
Tourist sector is prepared to take legal action against the government.
It's going to be a long hot summer.
It's going to be a long hot summer.
Mallorca will be hotter than normal for the next three months
Climate crisis is leading to more frequent and severe soaring temperatures.
Mallorca on forest fire red alert
In the event of an evacuation order, the instructions of the competent authority must be followed. In the absence of such an order, it is advisable not to leave the house.
Forest fire have broken out across Spain this week.
Forest fire have broken out across Spain this week.
Tension over holiday lets in Mallorca mounting.
Tension over holiday lets in Mallorca mounting.
Mallorca short-term rental boom shows no signs of easing
Europe’s boom in short-term tourism rentals shows no signs of cooling.
Britons facing airport chaos.
Britons facing airport chaos.
UK says disruption likely when EU’s new travel checks for Britons start
Britons arriving in a Schengen area destination (most EU countries) like Mallorca will have to register their fingerprints, provide a facial scan and answer questions about their stay.
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The rumble in the jungle in Mallorca
The Dubrovnik ruling means that all wheeled suitcases have to be carried not rolled in the city centre.
Humphrey Carter02/08/2024 09:37