News
Crown jewels of Mallorca properties up for sale
Property prices in Palma have risen by 2.5% in the last month and 17.9% in the last year.
Animal welfare
900 days in Mallorca dog pound and still looking for a home
"These animals suffer. They are not toys or merchandise, they are living beings that feel, suffer and need love and respect. That is why it is essential to adopt rather than buy, to avoid breeding farms and to encourage sterilisation to reduce overpopulation."
The speed cameras in Mallorca that aren't working
Six new cameras installed late last year are waiting for reliability reviews.
Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
Forecasts suggest there could be another record tourism year, but the restaurants are concerned by lower spending and an erosion of profits.
“Every time I land in Palma it feels I’m home, I love the island” says John Bishop
"I could do with some help with my Spanish, I have to admit it’s terrible. But I love the "Spanish language, its’ beautiful. I do try, but then I get people replying to me in English, it throws me. That said, when I’m trying to order or buy something, despite the fact I know the person knows what I’m after, I will persevere and make all sorts of noises at the poor person, I make them suffer."
Hoteliers deny Mallorca is a crowded destination
The president of the Mallorca Hotel Federation (FEHM), Javier Vich, has said that it “utterly false” that Mallorca is an overcrowded destination.
Branded Content
Discover the the smallest town in Mallorca
Pedals, energy and awareness: the Energy Challenge rolls back into Mallorca
Energy Challenge is not just being held in Pollensa, but will travel to more than 20 municipalities in Mallorca between February and June, involving more than 3,000 5th and 6th grade primary school students.
Meghan Markle admits mistakes were made upsetting Mallorca council
Porreres council is not planning any legal action but they would like Meghan’s logo withdrawn because it is so similar to their centuries old coat of arms.
Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Breaking the overtaking ban, regardless of the colour of the continuous line, can result in fines of up to 400 euros and the loss of four points on a driving licence.
Start applying for UK entry visa now
The ETA is a permit to travel to the United Kingdom that the British Government requires of all travellers who do not need a visa and are travelling for short stays (less than six months).
Leave your metal detector at home! Mallorca beachcomber hit with record fine
Man says he didn't know he was breaking the law.
Record fall in Balearic debt
Debt is a hot topic, as the Balearics have rejected a Spanish Government proposal to wipe off some of the debt owed to it.
Palma's 'Las Vegas' drugs centre: Mayor frustrated by slowness of procedures
Jaime Martínez: "If it had been up to me, the bulldozers would have gone in last week."
Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
A sizeable part of what you pay for electricity is tax
From Mallorca to winning an Oscar
Saldaña was joined by her family while filming in Mallorca.
Nice work if you can get it! the 14 million euro salary in Spain
The average yearly wage in Spain is 27,000 euros.
The British government understands the 90-day rule frustration
The new Labour government “gets the problem” and talk of a reset with the EU is encouraging.
New 30,000 euro fine in Spain
Growing concern for public safety has led the Guardia Civil to intensify their efforts in the detection of these objects during routine searches.
Theme of the Week
Inca’s 150th anniversary and the railways’ missed opportunities
The opening of the Palma-Inca line in February 1875 promised greater prosperity for Mallorca. The railways are today viewed as being essential for sustainable mobility.
A driving force for innovation and sustainability in Mallorca
Since its first edition, eMallorca Experience has worked to raise awareness of energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and the circular economy, highlighting projects that contribute to these objectives, both locally and internationally.
Viva Las Vegas: Mallorca's drugs supermarket
A large neon sign plus LED lighting for the Son Banya drugs business sector.
Defining the future of Mallorca's tourism
The Bases of the Transition Agenda have been set; it is now time for concrete measures.
Two months for an agreement or Mallorca's hospitality industry could face protests
The UGT union has adopted a particularly hard line in negotiations for the collective bargaining agreement.
The Alcudia crisis: Hoteliers add their voice
The staging of Ironman 70.3 may have been jeopardised, while the sacking of the tourism councillor has political ramifications.
Surge in demand for Spanish Golden visas as U.S. citizens seek new life away from Trump
Richard Gere has recently moved to Spain and has slammed Donald Trump
Flights
Low-cost airlines blamed for Mallorca illegal holiday let crisis
"Low-cost airlines meet the demands of those visitors who can’t afford a seven-night package, a long-stay holiday or prefer a short break in the Balearics".
Holiday lets, legal and illegal, a focus for Mallorca tourist containment measures
The government says measures will be "more ambitious" than originally thought.
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
Youth mobility & school holiday reforms: A step in the right direction?
If the child has a good attendance record and is not behind in their work, in my view they should be encouraged to go on holiday.
Richie Prior