Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week, we talk about the cheapest places to buy a home, large property portfolios, citizen protests, civil society participation in debates, hotels opening in the low season, graffiti fines, free buses, and problems with recruiting staff.

I’ve been in hospitality for over 20 years
I’ve been in hospitality for over 20 years
Chef Spotlight in Mallorca
Cheryl Amy Jones, From artisan baker to yachting adventure
"I’ve made food for the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, Jay Z and Beyonce."

I always emphasise the importance of fresh, high-quality ingredients
I always emphasise the importance of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Chef Spotlight in Mallorca
Nathan Stern, crafting exquisite cuisine in the heart of Mallorca's yachting scene
Nathan’s currently seeking his next long-term role as rotational sous/crew chef, and he’s available for freelance land and yacht positions in the meantime.

Photos for your yacht CV
Take lots, then pick your favourite that shows who you really are when you’re working.
Crew focus in Mallorca
Yacht CV Photos – how to make the best first impression!
Your photo is the first look the captain (or recruiter or manager etc) gets of you.
Crew focus in Mallorca
Yacht CVs: tips and hints from a pro!
First off let me explain WHY you need a good CV.
Meliá recruiting over 1,000 employees in the Balearics
Two recruitment days in February plus other recruitment activity in March.
Restaurants
Bars and restaurants recruiting for staff in the UK and Germany
Recruitment in UK and Germany for bar and restaurant sector.
Join the Jet2holidays team
Jet2 are recruiting Part Time seasonal roles in Pt Pollensa, Alcudia, Can Picafort, Santa Ponsa & Magalluf.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- The Mallorcan town with the longest name: it contains 21 letters and has a population of 9,227
Comment
More cash but not more people
The biggest problem faced by the military in Europe is not a lack of cash but a severe shortage of people. No boots, no army.
Jason Moore14/03/2025 10:48