News
Will Starmer be returning to Soller for New Year?
If he does come back to Mallorca he better watch his 90 day movements!
Mallorca driver eight times over the limit with a 4 year old child
The man is charged with an alleged offence against road safety and has not yet been able to prove that he has a valid driving licence in Spain, so he could also be investigated for this offence.
Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean heading south of Mallorca
LSEG ship tracking data shows the vessel departed from the Russian port of St. Petersburg on Dec. 11 and was last seen sending a signal at 2204 GMT on Monday between Algeria and Spain where it sank - any futher and she would have been off Mallorca.
Mallorca police investigating serious injuries to a baby
The baby was admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit.
Palma has a week to decide if buses will be 'free' in 2025
The town hall has regularly complained that the subsidy is insufficient.
Report points to potentially massive pandemic aid fraud in the Balearics
The Public Audit Office has drawn attention to a "total lack of control" in verifying aid requests.
Brits flocking to Mallorca for Christmas
Spaniards have made 49.1 %, followed by the British with 19.5 % and the Germans at a distance with 3.9 %.
The 'new' Club de Mar expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025
Investment of over 50 million euros.
Cyclist in a coma following a head-on collision
The accident occurred shortly before 10am on Sunday.
Christmas Lottery cheer in Mallorca, but no 'Fat One'
A share of the third prize was scooped in Alcudia.
Mallorca's tourism sustainability pact - Where is it going?
The ambitions for the social and political pact for sustainability are that it will lead to economic transformation. Will it?
Santa Ponsa businesses suffering losses because of roadworks are considering legal action
One restaurant has seen revenue drop by up to 70 per cent.
190 million euro investment in Mallorca water treatment plants
Plants in Palma and Can Picafort plus a new submarine outfall.
Calvia acquires the old Es Capdellà convent
It has been bought at a price below market value.
Highly polluting materials on the Alcudia seabed and no one is doing anything about them
A boat sank during a recent storm; nothing has been done with it.
Two deaths, five accidents on Mallorca's roads on Friday evening
The two fatalities were in Felanitx and Palma.
Sentences of 12 and 15 years for the death of a tourist in Mallorca
Tim Vogt was thrown out of a van and killed when he was run over.
Free public transport in Mallorca all year in 2025
No confirmation as yet whether Palma's buses will be free.
Christmas in the Soller Valley: Tradition, triumphs, and a touch of perspective
Christmas is a mixed goody bag for us all which becomes three holidays in Soller.
Santa on Smart-time
With Christmas looming just behind those smoking chimney pots, there has been recent media concern as to whether children as young as ‘five’ should be given smart-devices as Christmas prezzies!
London lights and yuletide musings: Festive tales from the capital
Experience the magic of London during December, from dazzling Christmas lights and festive office parties to economic challenges and beauty trends.
Go for it Starmer, stuff Brexit for Christmas
All those who thought Brexit was about getting the UK’s borders back, well that’s the best joke going to come out of a Christmas cracker this year.
Two-year sentence for Palma pyromaniac
He started four fires in the space of half an hour.
Prohens’ bold move to secure stability for the Balearics
A budget is essential not just for advancing projects in the new year but also for providing stability and security to the citizens.
Easier paperwork for all…except the Brits
Spanish government makes it easier to work in Spain but not for all.
A luxury 'castle' of events in Mallorca - but does it have the necessary licence?
A licence has been issued, but it is being challenged as planning regulations only allow residential use.
The 'double life' of the man accused of the Marratxi murder
Sebastián confessed to his girlfriend that he had killed Federico.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
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