Exodus of home buyers from the Balearics to a more affordable mainland gathers pace
The reason for the interest in mainland homes is obvious - greater affordability.
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Man dies in Palma motor scooter accident
A witness says he saw a knife in the hand of one of the two men on the scooter.
Material for a barbecue suspected of having caused Arenal apartment building fire
Palma firefighters have yet to confirm the cause of the fire.
"It's not greed, it's the numbers: the alternative is ruin": Mallorca restaurants' costs and prices
Restaurants in Mallorca have experienced declines in revenue for at least two years.
Residents take refuge on the roof after fire breaks out at an Arenal building
Five people affected by smoke inhalation.
“Disaster season” for Mallorca yacht charter sector says superyacht skipper
The Mallorca yacht charter sector is navigating a turbulent summer season marked by a 25% drop in fleet activity.
Mallorca tourist robbed of 5,000 euro gold necklace in Playa de Palma
The incident took place at around 1.45 am on Friday, when plainclothes officers saw four men arguing with a couple of tourists.
The Mallorca-born British teen star, Travolta and Russell Crowe
“This year I have been working on an upcoming feature film called ‘The Last Druid’. I play opposite Russell Crowe who stars in the lead role. I am really excited about it, it’s going to be epic.”
Reform UK plan £500m rescue fund for British expats forced back to UK by possible benefits loss
“These plans would mean ripping up the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU, stripping support from potentially millions of people who have lawfully lived, worked and paid taxes in Britain for years."
Native lizards especially at risk from invasive species of snake in the Balearics
Invasive species can "disrupt the balance of an entire territory".
Blueprint for Palma GESA Building project "flagrantly violates" listed status
Controversy concerning a winning architectural project that will require significant modification.
The long-established Palma bar up for transfer that has only attracted Chinese interest
The owner doesn't believe a Chinese buyer would be suitable for a traditional bar such as his.
Rare green turtle spotted swimming off Magaluf
The green turtle ranks among the largest marine turtle species worldwide.
New EU warranty rules coming in September: What shoppers need to know
Spain goes beyond this EU-wide standard by guaranteeing a minimum of three years' warranty on new products.
What to do when summer storms hit Mallorca: Essential safety advice
The Balearic Government has issued a series of preventive recommendations for the summer storm season.
Love Island stars Molly Smith and Tom Clare arrive in Mallorca ahead of wedding
The couple won the first series of Love Island: All Stars in 2024.
Pixie Geldof and Dylan Douglas among stars at Deya film festival
Among the filmmakers was Joan Abrams, also known as Joan de s’Estaca, a long-time friend of Hollywood star Michael Douglas.
Chart topping British artists to headline Mallorca concert for Palma’s patron saint in September
John Newman first gained prominence for his single “Love Me Again” (2013), which peaked at number one on the UK singles chart, and entered the top ten in over twenty countries.
Britons could be hit by higher airfares to Spain this winter due to Iran war
Travel industry experts advise against waiting for a sudden drop in fares, noting that delayed booking is highly risky given lingering market volatility.
'Stop Instagrammers' campaign in Mallorca
A demand for an end to promoting exploitation of the island "as if it were a theme park".
Why Mallorca should be concerned about weather
Is Mallorca too hot for comfort this year? If this trend continues I can see tourists going elsewhere because of the heat.
19 motorbikes stolen in Mallorca due to be shipped in parts to Senegal
The Guardia Civil officers also confirmed that all the motorbikes had been stolen in Palma between April and June.
Mallorca storm rips through yachts in Calvia
From 18.00 onwards, the weather will be characterised by thunderstorms, which will keep the yellow warning in place until midnight across all the islands and virtually the whole of Mallorca.
Balearic calls for 1,000 more police officers and Guardia Civil to combat rising crime
"The Prime Minister has abandoned the Balearic Islands whilst violent crime continues to rise”.
King Charles III appoints Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International as an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire
"The United Kingdom has played a fundamental role in the history and growth of Meliá Hotels International, and I personally feel a very special affection for this country and its people."
Andratx has the most expensive street in Spain to buy a property, Palma also tops ranking
Fourth place goes to another street in the Balearics, Calle Mossa in Palma, where properties are priced at 9.8 million euros.
Migrant arrivals in the Balearics require an "urgent" response from the Spanish Government
An average of around 1,000 people per month are currently arriving on small boats.
Balearics, a property market geared to international holiday demand rather than to the local population
Spain's leading property valuation company paints a poor picture in terms of affordable housing.
“Booked a hotel with a balcony?" Warning for British tourists from Jet2
“Many British holidaymakers die or are severely injured every year as a result of inappropriate and risk taking behaviour on balconies, often after having a few drinks or taking drugs."
Three arrested for stealing a luxury watch and assaulting its owner in Puerto Andratx
The Guardia Civil managed to prove that the three detainees, all of French origin, are part of an itinerant criminal gang specialising in the theft of high-end watches.
Mallorca retail crisis due to sharp drop in turnover despite more tourists
According to data a significant proportion of retail outlets in Mallorca are recording falls in turnover this summer of between 10 and 15 per cent compared with the previous year, despite the positive figures for visitor arrivals.