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Doggy bags for Mallorca bars and restaurants
Around 20% of food in Spain is wasted annually and of that 40% occurs at retail or household level, which is why raising social awareness of the problem is one of the pillars of the new law.
Spain unveils 14.1 billion euro plan to protect economy from U.S. tariffs
"This tariff attack by the U.S. administration ... is against everyone and everything."
A "romantic" night in a Mallorca hotel that ended in arrest
The 35-year-old punched and headbutted his girlfriend.
Mallorca's low-season tourism continues to grow, but not thanks to the UK
German tourist numbers continue to register double-digit increases.
Attempted murder in paradise
Both suspects have numerous previous convictions for different crimes.
Spain’s Golden Visa expired on Thursday
The visas were approved by the centre-right Partido Popular government in 2013 after the bursting of the property bubble and until 2023 more than 14,500 permits for property investments had been registered.
Mallorca Experience
Alcúdia and eAula are committed to training in the tourism sector
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.
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'Express' squatter evictions from this Thursday
However, amendment to Spain's Criminal Procedure Law does not affect vulnerable people who are squatting.
42-year-old man killed by a train in Mallorca
The incident was by a crossing that is recognised as being a 'black spot'.
The limited success of emergency housing measures in the Balearics
The conversion of tourist establishments has so far led to the processing of 34 new apartments.
Theme of the Week
Not quite forgotten, but training is key to Balearic hopes for economic transformation
“Companies that invest in continuous education create an environment where employees feel valued and empowered, leading to higher job satisfaction and retention.”
New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
The project will cost more than 800 million euros
Overtourism Protests: Are tourists really to blame?
The protesters in my opinion should not target the tourists as that is the lifeblood of our island.
From Soviet Navy warship to superyacht
Up to 14 guests can be accommodated on board.
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.
Comment
Risky adventures: The high price of underwater tourism
A horrific tourist submarine accident in Egypt has left six dead with many of the 44 on board the vessel still unaccounted for. It’s a funny old thing but I would never voluntarily descend to the depths of the sea in a submarine unless I had a gun to my head.
Anna Nicholas31/03/2025 14:50