Alcudia's Hole Corner
The sinkhole and the work to now fix it just accentuate the rotten image of what's next to it.
Surge in demand for private jet charters to Mallorca
Increased passenger numbers, lack of aircraft, sporting events, staff shortages and strikes will cause problems this summer.
Giant British cruise ship heads to Palma after spectacular Liverpool launch
She can carry 3,000 passengers
Magalluf is the "cheating capital" of Europe for frisky Britons
"Alcohol, sun, and the sense of freedom you get from being in a different place are the perfect storm when it comes to a holiday fling."
Don’t blame tourists for the failings of government
It is not the tourists who should be blamed but the politicians who have allowed home-grown problems to get out of hand.
Out of proportion: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news over recent days.
Soller’s traffic woes
“The situation can only get worse this summer, so solutions need to be found quickly.”
Alcudia budget passed despite claims of illegality
The opposition say that planned spending is contrary to the budgetary stability law.
Zuckerberg mega-yacht 'Launchpad' gets plenty of likes in Palma!
In 2018, Mark Zuckerberg beacame the youngest person to appear on Forbes magazine's list of billionaires.
Ban on non-resident home buying in the Balearics, a theme for the European elections
The PSOE socialists will seek a ban on the purchase of second homes by non-residents.
Police operation to 'shield' Arenal
A 24/7 special deployment because of fears of further clashes between residents and Algerians.
'Less tourism' protest planned for all four Balearic Islands in July
The planned date is July 21.
Magalluf's promenade has a new name ... that of a hotelier
Gabriel Escarrer Julià founded what was to become Meliá Hotels International in 1956.
Mayor says that Algerians have left Arenal
The police say that it is not certain that the Algerian men had come from Son Gotleu.
It’s official The Mallorca Files is back
The Mallorca Files will continue “Introducing global audiences to the stunning island of Mallorca..."
Hire cars being vandalised in Mallorca
Stickers warning: “Your rental car is not safe. Beware of the locals, they are angry."
Sexual assault on flight to the Balearics forces plane to divert
As the plane was leaving Britain, the crew was alerted to a passenger in need of medical attention.
Balearics island planning to hike tourist tax in July and August to combat mass tourism
There are mounting calls for the tourist tax to be raised for the cruise industry.
Speed cameras in Mallorca: know where they are before you get in your car
In Mallorca, the DGT have a total of 37 speed cameras.
- Palma Airport reopens after flooding; passengers told to check with their airlines
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- It's a wash-out at Mallorca airports
- British tourist fined for damage to a Magalluf hotel
Comment
Everybody needs to be responsible in Mallorca
Clubs and pubs should play their part in promoting respect.
Humphrey Carter07/06/2024 10:58