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Mallorca ban on ‘tuk tuks’
“The award-winning municipalities have demonstrated their dedication to the well-being of their citizens through good practices in key sectors such as tourism, education, culture, innovation, etc.,”
Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
Rumoured losses of five million euros in 2024.
First Mallorca protest of the season this Saturday
"Our leaders aren’t listening to us; it’s time to ask you NOT TO COME. We don’t need more tourists; in fact, you are the source of our problem."
Jet2 opens new UK base with first flight to Mallorca
The UK’s largest tour operator responded to strong demand from UK holidaymakers wanting to book ahead, going on sale with their summer 2026 programme earlier than ever before last September.
'Express' squatter evictions from this Thursday
However, amendment to Spain's Criminal Procedure Law does not affect vulnerable people who are squatting.
The stickers on signs in Mallorca's mountains
Cycling groups are mostly responsible for the stickers.
Mallorca hoteliers president: Tourism is being used as "a punchbag"
"If 100,000 holiday rental beds were removed from the market and two to three billion euros were invested in infrastructure, many of the problems we have would be solved."
Government buys back Mallorca estates from Kuwait
The Al Hassawi family acquired estates in Mallorca in the 1960s.
Selling Balearics superyacht and luxury tourism in Florida
"We are committed to the North American market as part of our strategy to diversify into new markets and products."
Abandoned since 2008, a Mallorca bullring has new owners
The intention appears to be to use the bullring as a leisure and cultural centre.
Mallorca holiday paradise vanishing for some German tourists
"Prices have increased dramatically."
Ibiza introduces a cap on hire cars; only 20,168 vehicles on the road
Crackdown launched on motorhomes.
A meeting of housing minds?
Estate-agency associations are saying similar things to those protesting against the housing situation.
Massive blow for BBC radio listeners in Spain
The BBC said expats will still have access to talk radio stations such as Radio 4 and the World Service, as well as more than 1,000 podcasts, including Global News Podcast, The Global Story and Infinite Monkey Cage.
Spain's PM urges Washington to reconsider tariff 'nonsense'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will charge a 25% import tariff on all cars.
The housing market: A constantly evolving sector
The expert Judit Montoriol highlights the uncertainty caused by armed conflicts and the Trump era for a real estate sector that is showing interest in "Fresh Spain" amid a context of high prices.
Surviving the cyclist season
I do not wish to spend my Sunday afternoon scraping bits of cyclists off my bonnet, and honestly, teeth are hard to extricate from a radiator.
Paying more with the same money
“Supermarket prices for some basic essentials have gone through the roof in Spain. The government should be concerned...”
Footballer Dani Alves is acquitted of rape
The Prosecutor's Office had been seeking a doubling of the original sentence.
Mallorca's housing problems: A lot of talk, but where's the political consensus?
It will be "irresponsible" if a decree to facilitate 10,000 homes for affordable and social purposes in Palma is blocked by parliament.
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos could marry on "Mallorca" yacht
Koru cost in excess of 500 million dollars
British Airways owner considers selling big stake in Palma airline
BA owner failed to convince EU competition regulators
As Spain says adios to Golden Visa, Portugal says come on down!
It is proving exceptionally popular with American citizens
Palma horse-carriage drivers could get taxi licences instead
The town hall is once again addressing the contentious issue of horse carriages in Palma.
The supermarket chain with the greatest savings in Mallorca
Probably no great surprise to learn which one it is.
Heavens above! You can't escape the tax man even when you're dead
Article 39 of the General Tax Law establishes that on the death of persons with tax obligations, these outstanding tax obligations will be passed on to their heirs.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
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