Skipper of yacht in fatal Mallorca accident in court
Viehof was sailing with a group of friends on board his father’s 20-metre luxury yacht, ‘La Luna’, and flying the German flag, when, off Cap Pinar, it ran over the small boat in which Guiem was fishing with his uncle and his cousin.
Fresh calls for limits on cruise ships in Mallorca
“We cannot allow Palma to be an express stop for cruise passengers while residents suffer the consequences of this overcrowding.”
House prices
Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
The data also refers to the most sought-after locations to buy, a list in which Palma occupies 21st place with an average purchase price of 712,000 euros.
Enjoy the best burgers in Mallorca
In Mallorca, the winner of the Sa Millor 2024 award was the Smash BGB, offered by the Bugambilia Street restaurant, located in Cas Català.
Theme of the Week
Mallorca and the “demographic bomb”
“We have to accept we live in a more complex society, with very different identities that will form different social groups.”
Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
A moratorium on the granting of building licences in the Can Berenguer area.
Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
Reducing certain taxes brings about an increase in others because people have more money.
The Mallorca James Bond mission
One of the greatest James Bond directors lived and died in Mallorca.
Employment
Sick-note Mallorca causing concern
According to the unions, mental health problems are a major cause of long-term sick leave.
Hollywood
Mallorca braced for wedding boom
Mayors in Mallorca are divided over the extra work while other welcome the extra income.
Germans vote in Mallorca
The election campaign has been dominated by fierce exchanges over the perception that irregular immigration is out of control, fueled by a series of attacks in which the suspected perpetrators were of migrant origin.
3,878 snakes caught in the Balearics
Over the next four years almost two million euros of tourist tax will be allocated to the control of invasive species.
Mallorca brews two of Spain’s best speciality coffee shops
Organisers took into account several points such as the quality of the coffee and the service, and the skill of the baristas.
Mallorca film festival star out with Tom Cruise
Hollywood greats love Mallorca and a regular visitors.
Lutein: The vital vitamin for eye health protection
Regular consumption has been linked to preventing age-related eye conditions, with studies showing particular effectiveness against cataracts and macular degeneration.
Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.
Mallorca takes a big bite out of American food
The most American of dishes has been Mallorcanised and restaurateurs have decided to make them the stars on the local menus.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
Comment
A disaster ‘as ever’
That’s not all. A fashion brand in the States is also unhappy with Meghan’s new business as it shares the same name ‘As ever.’ Two disasters in one fell swoop.
Anna Nicholas24/02/2025 16:29