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Motorhomes in Palma, Mallorca

Motorhome dwellers want nothing to do with Palma protest by motorhome 'tourists'

"They have a tourist and recreational purpose. What they are complaining about is an insignificant problem."

Andrew Ede16/01/2025 19:19

One of the suspects being arrested by the Guardia Civil.

Mallorca "strangler" arrested, another on the run

The Guardia Civil has arrested one of those involved, but the other is still on the run and his whereabouts are unknown.

Humphrey CarterJavier Jiménez16/01/2025 10:51

The Soller Tunnel toll in Mallorca was removed in 2017

The maximum cost of eliminating the Soller Tunnel toll - 31.5 million euros

The Supreme Court has ruled that the ending of the toll system was illegal.

Andrew Ede16/01/2025 09:12

Guardia Civil at a hotel in Mallorca with squatters

Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters

The Sol y Mar in Cala Bona was occupied on Sunday night, though squatters maintain they have been there for up to a month.

Andrew Ede16/01/2025 08:04

The Guardia Civil are now investigating three dead bodies.

Third dead body found on Balearic beach

Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2024 -- almost three times the number from the previous year.

Humphrey Carter15/01/2025 15:40

Police at Mallorca hotel apartments with squatters

Thirty squatters take over Cala Bona hotel apartments

The squatters maintained they had been there for more than a month.

Andrew Ede15/01/2025 11:32

"Image of the emergency department at Son Espases Hospital, where activity has increased in recent days

Five viruses hit the Balearics simultaneously, putting strain on emergency services

Experts predict that the numbers will rise further in the coming days.

MDB Digital15/01/2025 09:55

In the 18-20 age group, the level has worsened from a score of 514 in 2023 to 509 this year, remaining at the ‘Medium’ level.

Mallorca fails English test

According to the report, Spain is ranked 36th in the world in terms of English proficiency.

Humphrey Carter14/01/2025 15:59

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has sparked a massive dispute.

Spanish leader's opponents say 'xenophobic' foreign homebuyer tax will not be applied in the Balearics

Spanish real estate platform Fotocasa said the measure may discourage foreign investment.

MDB Digital14/01/2025 15:45

The measures aim to reduce the accident rate among cyclists, especially after registering 90 deaths in 2023 due to traffic accidents, an increase over the previous year.

New Mallorca cycle laws

Drivers will have to reduce their speed by 20 km/h below the permitted limit when overtaking a cyclist.

Humphrey Carter14/01/2025 14:48

Calvia wants owners to make sure pets are chipped and cleaned up after.

Pet owners face massive fines in Mallorca

The Law for the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals can lead to fines of more than 10,000 euros.

Humphrey Carter14/01/2025 14:35

Skipper called to account over fatal Mallorca yacht accident

A skipper of another yacht in Porto Cristo stated that it would have been impossible for the captain of La Luna not to have realised that the fishing boat had been struck, regardless of its small size.

Ashlee Caliz14/01/2025 14:07

Spain's housing shares inch up after selloff prompted by government measures

Spain's housing shares inch up after selloff prompted by government measures

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a plan to raise taxes on holiday rentals and set a tax of up to 100% on purchases of houses by non-European Union foreigners living abroad on Monday.

Reuters14/01/2025 12:30

Kilo-class submarine ‘Novorossiysk' was spotted off the Balearics.

Russian navy tracked off Mallorca again

Kilo-class submarine ‘Novorossiysk’ was in transit from the eastern Mediterranean to northern Europe, after locating it south of the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter14/01/2025 10:12

Housing affordability has become a pressing issue in Spain, as the country struggles to balance its reliance on tourism with the impact of rising rents due to the shift of residential properties to the short-term rental market.

Spain plans tax increase on holiday rentals

The issue of housing has sparked widespread public discontent, with protests erupting in several regions over unaffordable rents.

Ashlee Caliz13/01/2025 14:18

Michael brings essential economic and international expertise which will help drive UK economic and security interests and will be critical in resetting the relationship with the EU.

Fresh hope the UK is going to tackle the 90-day rule

The Prime Minister has set out a clear plan for change to improve people’s lives.

Humphrey Carter13/01/2025 11:56