Plenty going on in Palma this Christmas.
Plenty going on in Palma this Christmas.
Brits flocking to Mallorca for Christmas
Spaniards have made 49.1 %, followed by the British with 19.5 % and the Germans at a distance with 3.9 %.
Mallorca facing mounting competition.
Mallorca facing mounting competition.
Cyprus puts Mallorca in the shade for summer 2025
“More people are looking to travel abroad in 2025, and many are looking for new experiences."
In terms of cybercrime, 8,609 computer frauds were recorded from January to September, 17.9% more than in 2023.
In terms of cybercrime, 8,609 computer frauds were recorded from January to September, 17.9% more than in 2023.
Cybercrime threat to the Balearics rises
Crime in Spain - both conventional and cybercrime - has risen by 1.2% up to the third quarter of 2024 compared to last year.
Hugh Elliott outside the Mallorca Bulletin offices in Palma.
Hugh Elliott outside the Mallorca Bulletin offices in Palma.
Top Spanish job for former British Ambassador to Spain
Elliott took up the post of Ambassador to Spain and non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary to Andorra in August 2019.
Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.
Airbnb said it always asks hosts to confirm they have permission to rent their places and abide by all local rules.
UPDATE: Spain probes Airbnb in crackdown on tourism rentals
Other European countries including Italy and Croatia have also taken measures to limit the growth of tourism rentals.
Harland & Wolff was founded in 1861.
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.
Balearic population growing but at a cost.
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.
Your Christmas weather forecast for Spain and the Balearics
A few festive showers in the Balearics but temperatures should be mild for the time of year.
Move is part of a crackdown on illegal holiday lets.
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.
A few windy days ahead.
A few windy days ahead.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Go for it Starmer, stuff Brexit for Christmas
All those who thought Brexit was about getting the UK’s borders back, well that’s the best joke going to come out of a Christmas cracker this year.
Humphrey Carter20/12/2024 10:31