Winter season flight forecasts very optimistic
International air traffic will rise by 9% to 15,000 and the number of seats will increase by 9% to 400,000.
Africans allegedly refused rental properties in Palma
“It is very unfair to deny someone a place to live because of their race, nationality or creed..”
Spain to give booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna to people who had J&J shot
Spain has one of the highest rates of inoculation against COVID-19 in Europe.
Spanish cabinet approves bill penalising empty homes, rewarding lower rents
The draft legislation also targets the lack of accessible housing.
Spain softens 2.6 bln euro profit claw-back on utilities
High power prices put pressure on heavy industries some of which already announced production cuts or shutdowns in Spain.
Volunteers crush the grapes and raise a glass at London winery
The volunteers de-stemmed the fruit by hand and then crushed them with their feet.
La Canaleta de Massanella to be removed from Mallorca race route
"The athletes were instructed to walk, not run, in the section that included La Canaleta de Massanella.."
Hundreds of Covid lockdown fines binned
Cases involving those who have already paid a penalty for breaching the lockdown are still pending.
Tiger mosquito warning in Mallorca
To reduce the chance of tiger mosquitos depositing their eggs, water should never be left to stand in any kind of receptacle in gardens or on patios.
Dog walkers desperately needed at Son Reus kennel
Ten volunteers are needed at Son Reus every day, but at the moment the kennel only has one or two.
Train strike causes misery in Mallorca
More SFM walk outs are scheduled in November.
Appeal for missing Croatian man
Nedžac Alić drives a Volkswagen Golf 7 with the Croatian Plate number: RI 5464H
Covid curve flattens slightly, one more death in Mallorca
81.75% of the target population has been fully vaccinated in the Balearics.
Mallorca rated as top international destination in the United States
Direct flights between Palma and the United States take off next year.
Budget boost for UK flights to Mallorca
No increase from the current APD rates for flying between the UK and Mallorca.
Desperate for Majorca
Tragically there is a downside to being one of the most desired locations in Europe.
Where do you want to be? Perhaps, neither here nor there!
What does Frank Leavers miss about the Mallorcan way of life?
A new lease of life for music & songs from the past
“They are simple, powerful songs that are repeated like a mantra, until the group enters something like a trance.."
Sausages - You have a good selection in Mallorca
Have you ever tried these delicious Mallorcan sausages?
Mallorca Weather Forecast for October 28
There's a big change in the weather in Mallorca today, keep up to date with the latest forecast via our live webcams, just click here.
March
Majorca marches on with great events and great food
"The stock is drained off, small pasta is added and it is served as a soup."
Equestrian
The Wild Ones: Discover the real Majorca
Far away from mass tourism, countless hidden paths, beaches and tracks are waiting to be explored.
Tennis
Tennis and cricket - this sporting life!
I’d like to concentrate on just two sports that over the past years I have happily indulged in myself.
Football
A beautiful place of contrast
If you need me to convince you any more about our status as a leading sporting destination then ask the many sports men and women from the island.
Running
A run-away success
My two favourite local races are the Pollensa and Magalluf half marathons.
Mallorca survive late scare to take a point against Sevilla
An incident-packed period of added time included a goal ruled out for Sevilla.
Comment
Home alone
“The European Union does appear to be remarkably quiet at the moment...”
Jason Moore