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Living in a car in Magaluf, Mallorca since December

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Living in a car in Magaluf

Critical of the town hall, but they have been offered the option of living in a shelter.

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Tourist apartments in Mallorca with squatters

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People living in Cala d'Or tourist apartments insist they are not squatters

"We had a rental contract with the previous owner. We've been here for 16 years."

Andrew Ede

Image from the presentation of the sixth edition of the eMallorca Experience, held this Thursday at FITUR in Madrid.

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eMallorca Experience presents its sixth edition at FITUR

eMallorca Experience: Leading the way in sustainability and circular economy in the Balearic Islands.

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Tourist apartments with squatters in Cala d'Or, Mallorca

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Squatters in Mallorca tourist apartments - Five years on

There are still nine squatters. At one point around seventy apartments were occupied.

Andrew Ede

Property to rent

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Rental debt in the Balearics is the second highest in Spain

There is a caveat - the actual number of tenants in debt is below average.

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Wetherspoon pubs are looking to open in Mallorca and across Spain.

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Top British pub chain targets Mallorca

Wetherspoon operates pubs and hotels, so which will it be in Mallorca?

Humphrey Carter23/01/2025 11:00

Senior citizens in Mahon, Menorca

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Spain's 'omnibus' decree rejected; Buses still free, but Balearic finance and pensions affected

There is union criticism of "irresponsible political tactics" of the parties who voted against the omnibus law.

Andrew Ede23/01/2025 08:39

The Balearic government hopes that public transport will coninue to be free this year.

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Free Balearic public transport hangs in the balance

It remains to be seen whether Palma City Council will also maintain the free service on the buses of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT).

Humphrey Carter22/01/2025 17:48

Gabriel Escarrer of Meliá Hotels International speaking at the Fitur fair in Madrid

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Meliá Hotels CEO - "We must put limits on the growth in tourist numbers"

Gabriel Escarrer highlighted the necessity to limit the "chaos" of holiday rentals.

Andrew Ede22/01/2025 15:52

Bulletin Managing Editor Jason Moore with the new British ambassador to Spain, Sir Alex Ellis at Fitur in Madrid.

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British tourism to Spain contributes 1.4 percent to Spanish GDP

The new British ambassador is looking forward to visiting Mallorca soon.

Jason Moore22/01/2025 15:20

President Marga Prohens speaking at the Fitur fair in Madrid

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Balearics huge investment in tourism sustainability

The largest investment ever, and most of the money comes from the tourist tax.

Andrew Ede22/01/2025 15:05

The new emergency system in operation.

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New cutting-edge emergency centre for the Balearics

System will provide a more accurate prediction of possible natural phenomena.

Humphrey Carter22/01/2025 12:21

Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of Tourism Demand & Hospitality with the Bulletin at the Balearic stand at Fitur in Madrid this morning.

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All eyes are on Madrid as all important tourism fair gets under way

The British travel industry are well represented including the Chief Executive of British holiday giant, Jet2, Steve Heapy.

Jason Moore22/01/2025 09:50

Electric carriage of the type due to be introduced in Alcudia, Mallorca

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Electric carriages now expected to be on Alcudia's roads this season

Alcudia will be the first place in Mallorca to start replacing horse-drawn carriages with electric carriages.

Andrew Ede22/01/2025 09:24

Fitur tourism fair in Madrid.

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Mallorca heads to the Madrid tourism fair with record numbers but also great challenges

Less about promotion, more about sustainable tourism and responsible tourism messaging.

Andrew Ede22/01/2025 08:09

Footage of the armed suspect in Palma.

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Mallorca knife attacker arrested at gunpoint

The police have doubts about some of the versions given.

Humphrey Carter21/01/2025 12:52

The housing problem is driving the anti-mass tourism movement.

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Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs

This year, ten million euros will be spent in the Balearics in the ongoing fight against illegal holiday rentals.

Humphrey Carter21/01/2025 11:47

The lack of affordable housing in Mallorca and across Spain is a mounting problem.

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Spain PM looks for support for ban on non-EU citizens buying properties

Over 65 percent of readers maintain Spain is taking the wrong approach to solving the housing problem.

Humphrey CarterReuters21/01/2025 09:35

Rugulopterix okamurae seaweed in Tarifa, Andalusia

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Mallorca coasts threatened by invasive seaweed

Preventive measures are needed against Rugulopterix okamurae.

Andrew Ede21/01/2025 09:23

The authorities are cracking down on illegal holiday rentals.

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Illegal tourist flats in Mallorca to be closed down

The Balearic Islands are ramping up their economic, technological, and human resources to combat illegal activities in the tourist rental sector.

Humphrey Carter20/01/2025 13:01

Firefighters at the scene of the blaze.

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Dog dies in Mallorca motorhome blaze

Controversy over motorhome and caravans in Mallorca has been mounting

Humphrey Carter20/01/2025 10:34