The Guardia Civil has launched a campaign warning people about the dangers of the processionary caterpillar.
The Guardia Civil has launched a campaign warning people about the dangers of the processionary caterpillar.
Spanish warning about insect dangerous for people and deadly for dogs
Contact with their hair can cause rashes, intense itching, inflammation and, sometimes, severe allergic reactions.
Santa on Smart-time
With Christmas looming just behind those smoking chimney pots, there has been recent media concern as to whether children as young as ‘five’ should be given smart-devices as Christmas prezzies!
Thousands protest in Valencia over lack of schools after deadly floods
Controversy over the regional government's handling of the floods still rages, and a teachers' union accused it of leaving the clean-up to teachers and pupils.
Protest against the management of the emergency response in education after deadly floods in eastern Spain, in Valencia
Union members, teachers and families protest against the management of the emergency response in education after deadly floods in eastern Spain, in Valencia.
Read all about it - if you love books!
I read recently that it is becoming more and more difficult to entice children into reading as there are so many competing elements in modern living that take precedent it seems over books and reading once the kids get beyond six or seven years of age.
Alek & Sophie by Baal
It is a surrealist work with a plastic and pictorial magic created thanks to objects, dance, the relationship with technology and the participation of the audience. A "utopia of proximity" through a shared space designed above all for children.
Self-checkouts in Palma
I find them a totally dehumanising experience, and something inevitably goes wrong when using them.
Adult only flights to Mallorca
The so-called ‘Only Adult’ zone will be accessible to passengers over the age of 16.
Its Summer Time: Some Parenting Tips
Having children is a big responsibility and most of the time we live for them because our daily schedule and other important decisions are centred on them.
Christmas and internet devices for children
Research tells us that social norms in young children are being undermined because of early access to internet devices.
Emergencies
Off-duty police officer rescues drowning children
The children were in rough seas at Son Serra de Marina.
Alcudia
Alcudia bullfight to have children's area to keep them out of the bullring
Alcudia's mayor strongly denies that the town hall didn't fine the promoter for admitting minors to the bullfight last year.
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
Youth mobility & school holiday reforms: A step in the right direction?
If the child has a good attendance record and is not behind in their work, in my view they should be encouraged to go on holiday.
Richie Prior04/03/2025 11:51