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Covid restrictions in the Balearics were unconstitutional
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the likes of the curfew were unconstitutional.
Mallorca, the set for Disney's Christmas short film directed by Taika Waititi
Filmed in Mallorca earlier this year, the short has already garnered over 5 million views on YouTube within just a few days.
360 'limited price' homes for rent in Palma
Prices will be 30% below the average rental.
VAT will not be charged on Mallorca holiday lets ... for now
There is still the possibility of amendment to the EU VAT directive.
Spain plans to legalise 900,000 illegal immigrants in three years
Spain has to opt between being an open, prosperous country or being a closed and poor one,
What a sight! Billionaire's superyacht leaves Bay of Palma under sail
"She cost in excess of 500 million dollars..."
Mallorca's vulnerable underwater archaeological treasures
A wealth of heritage and a good deal of it has been looted.
Mallorca restaurants: "People prefer to live rather than work"
The island's restaurants continue to struggle to find enough staff.
Amazon owner's $500 million super yacht cruises around Mallorca
Second biggest sailing yacht in the world.
Capdepera cops blow the whistle on their own police day
Only nine said that they would attend out of a total force of 43
Town hall denies that more will be spent on Palma tourism promotion
The tourism councillor was "living on another planet" and disregarding the protests against overtourism.
Outcry over elimination of gender violence complaints procedure forces Palma rethink
The opposition demanded immediate resignations following the Thursday announcement.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week we talk about the weather, fire, Palma Springs project, social housing, protecting heritage and limit vehicles entering Mallorca.
Son Banya drugs clans had stocked up because of the weather forecast
When there are bad weather alerts, purchases are made earlier, and the police know they are.
One of Mallorca's most common holidaymaker complaints - bad weather
Five common complaints by holiday rental guests; all holidaymakers are likely to complain if it rains.
For sale - Mallorca's most expensive property
The value of commercial properties in Palma has shot up over the past ten years or so.
“French gang” facing 151 years in jail for raping British tourist in Mallorca
The videos were shared via the Snapchat application.
Mallorca sharks in danger
A Balearic strategy for the conservation of sharks and rays has been launched.
Legalising homes in Balearic flood zones
Concerns about legalisation ahead of a change in the law that could prevent this.
Palma traffic fines revenue going up by four million euros
Total town hall revenue will increase by 72 million euros in 2025.
Mallorca multiple stabbing for a mobile phone
Suspects were known to the police for their extensive criminal records.
Palma to have Low Emission Zone
From 2030, only ECO or zero-emission vehicles will be able to circulate inside the Avenidas.
Bodies of missing Spanish boys found two weeks after flash floods
Their father - whose name has not been confirmed - tried to cling on to them but they were swept away by the tide of water.
Now the Partido Popular agree to Balearic tourist tax spending on social housing
The PP changed the law to stop the tax being used for social housing.
It's good to talk: Mallorca's hoteliers and tourism critics getting close to proposals on overtourism
The Forum for Civil Society has been talking to hoteliers and tour operators since August.
Charter boat companies concerned about changes to moorings' concessions
There is a fear that large operators will move in and push small businesses out.
Spanish flood-hit towns brace for another storm
On Monday, 10,000 tons of furniture, appliances and clothing were removed, almost as much waste as Valencia disposes of in a year.
Mallorca to limit vehicle entry for summer 2026
In 2023 nearly 400,000 cars entered the island, 108% more than in 2017.
New police operation against Mallorca's 'drugs supermarket'
One hundred officers involved.
The end of the Golden Visa for Mallorca
It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt