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And Mallorca's wealthiest municipality now is ... ?
Highest average household net income in Mallorca.
American arrested for not paying a hotel bill in the Balearics
This arrest is one of the most significant made this season on the island of Ibiza for hotel fraud.
Ten years of ethical and sustainable management of our resources
Since our establishment in 2015, T Golf has exclusively utilised regenerated water for the irrigation of our course.
Mallorca's overtourism latest proposal - Cut accommodation by 40%
Policies of economic diversification are urgently needed.
Magalluf businesses once more complaining about flooded streets
As well as the flooding, there is the stench.
Mallorca's reservoirs still in a poor situation despite the heavy rain
The rainfall in the mountains was much lower than in some areas of Mallorca.
More than half of the ads for holiday rentals in Mallorca are suspicious
The plan implemented last year against illegal advertising is working, is adequate and allows them to fight against unfair competition.
Mallorca bus strike kicks off with minimum services on the EMT and TIB
The strike will affect all public transport services this Monday, with the exception of EMT routes serving hospitals.
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Sa Terrassa de Son Bunyola launches its gastronomic walks through the Serra de Tramuntana over the long weekend in November
Tthanks to the Sa Terrassa restaurant, located in the Son Bunyola hotel, owned by Sir Richard Branson, you can enjoy wonderful gastronomic walks, combining an exquisite autumn menu
Talk, talk: What is the point of a Mallorcan tourism summit?
Apart from just going over familiar ground, 'summit' is rather over-egging it.
The cyclists who obscure road signs in Mallorca
It has become something of a custom to put stickers on signs in Mallorca's mountains.
Body of missing 19-year-old found in Cala Major
Pablo Alejandro went missing on October 16.
The cars of today: Too big for Mallorca's urban centres
Streets are too narrow and parking spaces aren't big enough.
The 27,000 affordable homes that have been lost in the Balearics
VPO homes, a form of social housing, have quite legitimately been sold on the open market.
Branson planning high jinx on the high seas in the Mediterranean
“I’ve always loved solving problems and puzzles, and have been known to be up for a game of chess. Solving a good mystery is much like that, and with our beautiful Lady Ships as the film set, we’re bringing that romantic, mysterious, Hollywood feel to the high-seas,” said Richard Branson.
Car-hire associations clash over reduction in the number of cars in Mallorca
One association supports a reduction, the other is citing freedom of movement.
“I think Mallorca is well on the way to finding the right tourism balance”
"Mallorca is trying to find that balance between the desire to welcome people and obviously the important part tourism plays in the Mallorcan economy with the fact that people who are native to the island, residents, want to live their lives as well."
From one common front to another - Pollensa Bay contamination
The past four years have been characterised by "comprehensive" plans and "common fronts" for tackling contamination.
Mallorca bus strike on Monday, with further action likely
Both TIB and Palma EMT services will be affected.
Sexual abuse allegations rock Spain's ruling coalition
The government would be vulnerable in any vote of confidence because it relies on backing from smaller parties to approve any legislation.
Mallorca has more cars per 1,000 people than the United States
In 2023 the number of vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in Mallorca was exactly 907.34.
Spanish government gives green light for Mallorca airport rail link
Palma airport rail link could be completed by 2032.
Tom Cruise’s next mission could be Mallorca
The Hollywood superstar first visited Mallorca back in 1998 alongside his then wife, Nicole Kidman, who Filmed Lioness on location in Mallorca last year.
Mallorca cabbies are having a laugh
One local resident said that if fares go up, Palma residents should be exempt, while most of my neighbours argue that the service is not worth it as it is.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
New arrest in Mallorca furniture stores fraud case
Around 100 customers are said to be affected.
Tourists go home or don't: what do we want?
There are basically three groups of people on Mallorca who want three very different things. But who is right?
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