# balearic (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover balearic. Page: Feed: --- ## [Chart topping British artists to headline Mallorca concert for Palma’s patron saint in September](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/21/145151/chart-topping-british-artists-headline-mallorca-concert-for-palma-patron-saint-september.html) _2026-08-21 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ 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](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/21/145149/britons-could-hit-higher-airfares-spain-this-winter-due-iran-war.html) _2026-08-21 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ Travel industry experts advise against waiting for a sudden drop in fares, noting that delayed booking is highly risky given lingering market volatility. ## [Hurricane force winds batter Balearic holiday island](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/weather/weather/2026/08/21/145147/hurricane-force-winds-batter-balearic-holiday-island.html) _2026-08-21 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ A tropical storm officially becomes a hurricane when its maximum sustained wind speeds reach at least 74 mph (119 km/h). ## [Hotel holiday overnight stays fall by 1.8 per cent in July in the Balearics: Room rates spike](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/21/145141/hotel-holiday-overnight-stays-fall-per-cent-july-the-balearics-room-rates-spike.html) _2026-08-21 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ According to Statistics Spain, hotels generated an average of 156.8 euros per occupied room in July, 6.8 per cent more than in the same month of the previous year. ## [Driving me mad in Mallorca](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/comment/2026/08/21/145137/driving-mad-mallorca.html) _2026-08-21 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ It’s not just me who finds driving on the island increasingly tense; e-scooters, e-bikes and poor drivers are testing one another’s patience. ## [Storm warning: Civil Protection urges people to stay at home or not to drive through flooded sections in the Balearics](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/weather/weather/2026/08/20/145129/storm-warning-civil-protection-urges-people-stay-home-not-drive-through-flooded-sections-the-balearics.html) _2026-08-20 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ Civil Protection urges members of the public to take extreme precautions in the event of torrential rain and advises against crossing flooded sections, either by vehicle or on foot. ## [19 motorbikes stolen in Mallorca due to be shipped in parts to Senegal](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/20/145125/motorbikes-stolen-mallorca-due-shipped-parts-senegal.html) _2026-08-20 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ The Guardia Civil officers also confirmed that all the motorbikes had been stolen in Palma between April and June. ## [easyJet to ground Mallorca flights from Leeds Bradford](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/airport/2026/08/20/145123/easyjet-ground-mallorca-flights-from-leeds-bradford.html) _2026-08-20 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ The airline has confirmed customers with bookings for travel beyond 5 January 2027 have been contacted to provide them with advance notice and advise them of their options. ## [Mallorca storm rips through yachts in Calvia](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/20/145121/mallorca-storm-rips-through-yachts-calvia.html) _2026-08-20 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ 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](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/20/145119/balearic-calls-for-000-more-police-officers-and-guardia-civil-combat-rising-crime.html) _2026-08-20 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ "The Prime Minister has abandoned the Balearic Islands whilst violent crime continues to rise”. ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aYs455yDrWV4) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Andratx has the most expensive street in Spain to buy a property, Palma also tops ranking](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/20/145113/andratx-has-the-most-expensive-street-spain-buy-property-palma-also-tops-ranking.html) _2026-08-20 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ Fourth place goes to another street in the Balearics, Calle Mossa in Palma, where properties are priced at 9.8 million euros. ## [New Balearic air traffic control boss appointed](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/airport/2026/08/19/145105/new-balearic-air-traffic-control-boss-appointed.html) _2026-08-19 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ Alejandro Mena, who has held this post since January 2023 and is stepping down to continue his professional career at Eurocontrol. ## [“Booked a hotel with a balcony?" Warning for British tourists from Jet2](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/19/145103/booked-hotel-with-balcony-warning-for-british-tourists-from-jet2.html) _2026-08-19 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ “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](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2026/08/19/145101/three-arrested-for-stealing-luxury-watch-and-assaulting-its-owner-puerto-andratx.html) _2026-08-19 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ 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. ## [British children under 12 flying to Spain will have their faces scanned under new border control rule](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/holiday/airport/2026/08/19/145093/british-children-under-flying-spain-will-have-their-faces-scanned-under-new-border-control-rule.html) _2026-08-19 · Humphrey Carter · Author: Humphrey Carter_ People of all ages will need to go through the EES checks. Children under 12 will not need to provide fingerprints, but they will need to have a facial scan taken.