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“I’m on holiday. I’ve invested in that destination, I’m spending money there, I’m helping the local economy, it’s up to the politicians to sort out their domestic problems, not me and I shouldn’t be blamed for them either.”

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Airlines oppose ETA price hike to enter the UK

"Travel and tourism should be taxed fairly; excessive increases run the risk of suppressing demand and holding back a thriving industry.”

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Last summer's mass tourism protest in Palma.

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Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024

The Spanish government is working on evening out the tourist influx, citing progress in setting rules and limits on the supply of rental accommodation for tourists.

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Mallorca fails English test

According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.

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The measures aim to reduce the accident rate among cyclists, especially after registering 90 deaths in 2023 due to traffic accidents, an increase over the previous year.

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New Mallorca cycle laws

Drivers will have to reduce their speed by 20 km/h below the permitted limit when overtaking a cyclist.

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