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Harland & Wolff was founded in 1861.

Spain's Navantia to buy shipyards of Titanic builder Harland & Wolff

The government said the deal would ensure three ships to transport munitions, spares and supplies to UK aircraft carriers would be built and delivered.

MDB Digital19/12/2024 12:32

Balearic population growing but at a cost.

Mallorca home to nearly one million people

The population of Calvià has reached 53,826 inhabitants on 1 January 2024.

Humphrey Carter19/12/2024 11:46

Terrace in Ciutadella, Menorca

Balearic Government open to a reduction in the working week

But the government stresses the need for caution, as the Balearic economy is "intensive in services".

Andrew Ede19/12/2024 08:30

Palma Mallorca court: Accused of planning a faked medical emergency in order to force a plane to land

Seventeen convicted for the Mallorca faked medical emergency airport landing incident

The seventeen fled from a plane that had to make an emergency landing in Palma.

Andrew Ede18/12/2024 17:13

Google Maps car captures man stashing a body in car boot

The image, which was part of a recent update, showed a man — later identified as one of the suspects — placing a large bundle wrapped in a sheet into the trunk of his car.

MDB Digital18/12/2024 14:40

The suspect appeared in court in Palma this morning.

Mallorca boyfriend murder suspect jailed

Federico, the murdered man, suffered from a 50% disability and was abused by his uncles during his childhood.

Humphrey Carter18/12/2024 13:27

Move is part of a crackdown on illegal holiday lets.

Spain probes unidentified holiday home renting platform for listings without licences

The investigation is part of a general crackdown on the tourism rentals business through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com in the country.

Inti Landauro18/12/2024 11:52

Several vehicles, passing through the roundabout linking Son Castell with Son Pacs and the Soller road.

4 million euros to put an end to the chaos at the Soller road roundabout

Work is expected to take twelve months, with completion anticipated in the first half of 2026.

MDB Digital18/12/2024 09:51

New traffic controls for the centre of Palma in January.

Mallorca braced for Low Emission Zone

From 1 January 2025, cars without a sticker or with an A label (petrol cars registered before 2001 and diesel cars before 2006) will not be allowed to circulate in the ZBE.

Humphrey Carter18/12/2024 08:59

The old Bingo Balear in Palma, Mallorca

New life for Palma's Bingo Balear as a spa

Closed for ten years, a plan to convert it into a casino was definitively ruled out in 2022.

Andrew Ede18/12/2024 08:45

Police at a murder scene in Mallorca; the victim and the alleged attacker

Marratxi man bludgeoned to death had planned to marry his alleged attacker

Relatives claim that Sebastián O. was very manipulative, aggressive and violent.

Andrew Ede18/12/2024 08:04

Two men caught on CCTV cameras.

Two busted for Mallorca vehicle wrecking spree

In the last 72 hours, more than 25 thefts from cars and vans have been committed in the area.

Humphrey CarterJulio Bastida17/12/2024 16:31

Living the luxury lifestyle in Mallorca.

Balearics is home to one out of every four 1 million euros properties in Spain

More than 20 % of the luxury homes for sale throughout Spain are offered for more than three million euros, which is equivalent to 9,800 units. Of these, 35% are offered in the Balearics, especially in Mallorca and Ibiza.

Humphrey Carter17/12/2024 14:35

Would not fancy meeting one of those at night in Mallorca!

Oldest remains of ancient mammal found in Mallorca

Fossilised bones have been more than enough to be able to affirm that the “sabretooth” of Banyalbufar is the oldest known mammalian ancestor on the planet.

Humphrey Carter17/12/2024 12:35

Spectacular dolphin display off Mallorca

“I spent 40 minutes of film footage and a lot of the drones’ battery charge, because I have never seen such a natural spectacle in my life."

Humphrey CarterDominik Sarota17/12/2024 11:40

The Admiral Gorshkov which was spotted off the Balearics.

Russian naval ships spotted near Mallorca

They are to be capable to execute long-range strikes, conduct anti-submarine warfare and to carry out escort missions

Humphrey Carter17/12/2024 10:46

Mallorca to star in new Agatha Christie video game

Mallorca to star in new Agatha Christie video game

“Forgive my error, I thought all this was for me because I have written so much about the island. By the way my name is Agatha Christie."

Humphrey Carter17/12/2024 10:10

"Today, we don't just sell plane tickets or hotel stays; we create and sell experiences."

Young people in the Balearic Islands see tourism as a last resort for work

The president of Aviba highlights that travel agencies in the Balearic Islands are looking for around 250 workers and emphasises the significant challenges in filling these positions.

MDB Digital17/12/2024 09:23

The man arrested for murder in Marratxi killed his boyfriend by hitting him with a rock

Investigators have established that Federico and Sebastián had only recently begun their relationship and lived separately.

MDB Digital16/12/2024 15:09