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The scene of the accident.

Air crash in the Balearics

Full investigation has been opened.

Humphrey Carter

Lightning in Mallorca

Storm, sunloungers and suffering pensioners: Mallorca news round-up

Some of the stories that have made the news over recent days.

Andrew Ede

Make sure your passports are in order to avoid any last minute disappointments.

All Britons need to know about the new EU travel entry scheme

You will have a photo of your face taken, and your fingerprints scanned.

Humphrey Carter

Police at the scene of a double murder in Manacor, Mallorca

Manacor murders were an exorcism

Miquel Binimelis believed his mother and brother had been possessed.

Andrew Ede

Traffic congestion in Soller, Mallorca

"Brave and decisive" measures needed to unclog Mallorca's roads

The Council of Mallorca, the government, Soller town hall - they are all talking about the possibility of limiting the number of vehicles.

Andrew Ede

People on the Paseo Marítimo in Palma, Mallorca

Palma residents to denounce the town hall for nightlife noise

The federation of residents associations wants to be involved with discussions on the revised tourism of excesses decree.

Andrew Ede

Thursday's traffic jams in Soller.

Mallorca plans tourism limits

Tourist industry has to grow “in value and not in volume, in quality and not in quantity”.

Humphrey Carter

Traffic heading to Soller, Mallorca

Residents demanding an end to Soller tourist overcrowding

Long tailbacks heading to Soller, and traffic congestion in Soller.

Andrew Ede

Terrace in Palma, Mallorca

Palma being turned into a "mega-terrace"

The Partido Popular administration is accused of being permissive and of creating "chaos".

Andrew Ede

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Restaurant terraces in Palma, Mallorca

More businesses than ever in Mallorca, and almost a fifth are hospitality

A record number of businesses can't disguise a fundamental problem with the Balearic economy.

Andrew Ede02/05/2024 08:15

Rockfall in the Tramuntana Mountains, Mallorca

Valldemossa road closed temporarily following a rockfall

Rockfalls in the mountains do happen from time to time.

Andrew Ede01/05/2024 14:29

Panoramic view of the roof of the property on which the lightning struck

The 'ground zero' of the lightning strike that startled Palma

Residents in Calle Aragón in Palma were the epicentre of a very intense electrical storm that hit their rooftop on Sunday.

MDB DigitalFernando Fernández01/05/2024 10:53

Magaluf, Mallorca

Balearic government accused of promoting drunken tourism

Stung by criticisms from business associations, the tourism minister is now promising full consultation.

Andrew Ede01/05/2024 07:48

President was aware of the death threats.

Man arrested for sending death threats to Balearic president

Four people appeared wearing hoods in front of an ‘Estelada’ flag with two of them carrying firearms.

Humphrey Carter30/04/2024 14:43

The EU would like to make travel easier for young Britons.

90-day loop hole for young Britons heading for Spain

Difficult for young Britons to work the holiday seasons in the EU.

Humphrey Carter30/04/2024 11:46

The A321neoLR has a maximum range of 4,600 miles.

Mallorca takes off to new heights of super luxury

It’s not cheap however: It costs $115,000 a day and seats up to 48 people.

Humphrey Carter30/04/2024 11:13

The lightning that struck at around 8.30pm on Sunday

The power of the lightning that shook Palma is the equivalent of 21,600 washing machines!

On Monday many traffic lights in Palma did not work and some are still being repaired. Watch the video of the lightning.

MDB Digital30/04/2024 09:35

The incident took place shortly before hundreds of teenagers were due to leave school.

A driver loses control and ends up crashing into a tree in front of a Palma high school

Hundreds of young people were leaving class and came across the accident.

MDB Digital29/04/2024 16:58

Man caught in possession of disability card belonging to a person who died 13 years ago

An average of seven to eight fines are given per week for misappropriation, falsification, or duplication of these cards.

MDB Digital29/04/2024 11:29

Pedro Sánchez, in which he announced on Monday that he has decided to continue

Spain's Sanchez says he will stay on as PM

Sanchez said he had informed King Felipe VI of his decision.

MDB DigitalCharlie Devereux and Emma Pinedo29/04/2024 11:15

Woman seriously injured after a head-on collision with another car in sa Pobla

The woman was trapped in the metal heap and had to be rescued by the fire brigade.

MDB Digital29/04/2024 10:57

Arenal, Mallorca

Fines for fraudulent registrations of illegal immigrants

The National Police have been checking town hall registers.

Andrew Ede28/04/2024 18:49

Work on installing traffic cameras in the Tramuntana Mountains, Mallorca

Tramuntana traffic cameras - Resignation demanded

New cameras to combat illegal races but they don't measure speed or noise.

Andrew Ede28/04/2024 11:56