Protest against Palma motorhomes bylaw
People who live in motorhomes were annoyed that there were also motorhome tourists.
The Northern Lights seen in Mallorca
A very rare event and it was unusually intense.
Secret passages discovered in latest Palma drugs operation
The operation targeted the brother of 'El Pablo', one of Palma's chief drugs barons.
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and excesses - Nothing much has actually changed
A frantic day of announcements but they don't amount to a great deal.
The shame of Alcudia's lost summer inn
Abandoned for years, the town hall wants to demolish the Posada de Verano.
One big terrace, one big protest: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news in Mallorca over the past few days.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Near naked tourist goes shopping in Mallorca in nothing but his Speedos
One can only wonder where he had his wallet!
Mallorca’s finest ambassador
Last week saw tears and an outpouring of respect in Madrid, as he left a Spanish tournament court for the last time flanked by a guard of honour. This year he retires.
Mallorcan sex on the beach is too expensive for Brits
I hate to say this but I have been saddened by the outcry from Brits over the cost of booze in Mallorca. There is so more to the island than drinking.
England rugby star gets a formal RFU warning after Mallorca incident
Vunipola was arrested in Mallorca last month following a pub incident.
A tourist, a friend in Mallorca
Remember that this island depends on tourism. There is no real industry and farming has all but disappeared. Be careful what you wish for.
A better life with less tourism, according to a Mallorca survey
A great majority of people whose jobs depend on tourism believe this.
Drunk driver caused Santa Margalida fatality
The woman who lost her life was a resident of Son Serra de Marina.
230,000 more people in Mallorca over the past 20 years
Population growth is largely due to immigration.
Arrest of the brother of the drugs baron with a 'palace' in Palma
Six people arrested in the latest operation against the El Pablo clan.
Court orders retrial of 84-year-old who shot a robber in Porreres
Mauricio Escobar later died in hospital; Pau Rigo was acquitted last December.
Mallorca plans to reintroduce cap on cruise ships in Palma
Under the previous agreement, ship arrivals were staggered with a maximum of three per day, of which only one of them could have a capacity of more than 5,000 passengers.
Comment
Overcrowding and meaningless gestures
Is the government running scared of negative publicity akin to that of the Canaries?
Andrew Ede11/05/2024 12:08