Find out which ships are in port today
There are two cruise ships scheduled to visit Palma today
Foreign home buying in the Balearics hits record level
There was a fourth quarter revival in foreign buying.
Halving Balearic tourist numbers would result in 40% loss of GDP
Economic diversification "cannot be a pipe dream; we must be realistic".
2.9 million euros to be spent on Puerto Alcudia´s famous "Dollar Street"
Almost three million euros for transforming Alcudia's 'strip'.
Mallorca week in Review
Foreign home buying, living in a container, Americans invasion, Richard Branson hotel requirements and Gary Barlow cruising to Palma are just some of the top stories this week.
Spain worried about impact of new EU visa on British tourism
Concerns over another tax added to those already charged by destinations like the Balearics.
Sustainable mobility with eTaxi and eRental in Mallorca
Chargers will be located at hotels, golf courses and restaurants with free access 24 hours a day.
British billionaires see their Mallorca investments "rocket"
They have a net worth of 16 billion pounds.
Nadal and Ronaldo’s new business in the Middle East
Nadal has been able to diversify his investments in order to have a powerful business portfolio.
Family of cleaner beaten up by psychiatric patient critical of hospital management
58-year-old Rogelia Oviedo was attacked at the Psychiatric Hospital in Palma.
Manacor planning a statue to its most famous son - Rafa Nadal
The town hall now has a sketch of the proposed statue.
Armada heads for Palma
Limits and restrictions on cruise ships are in place, but could they be sunk ths summer?
Fawlty Logic
“I was horrified to read that comedic actor, John Cleese, intended to bring back the series but in a modern context with him playing a grumpy boutique hotel owner alongside a never before revealed daughter.”
When is a limit not a limit?
The government cannot impose a limit as it doesn’t have the means to control the entry of people to the Balearics.
Behind the mask: The imagination of Carnival
The parades are a vibrant explosion of colour and fun for all the family.
Young British TikTok star promoting the best of Mallorca
‘Man spent less than £15 on flying to Mallorca and paying for full English breakfast’.
Why are you sitting here in the cafe? I am working....
This week we meet a Mallorca resident who is currently writing his autobiography in between writing novels, and looking to start up a writter’s group in Mallorca.
Airports see smoother summer travel than 2022 but brace for headaches
Surging passenger demand during peak periods in Europe and North America could still bring long lines, baggage piles and delayed flights.
Saturday's weather in Mallorca
The Mallorca weather forecast for Saturday, February 18.
Determining and proving domicile
To acquire a domicile of choice you must be physically present and tax resident in your new country and intend to live there permanently or indefinitely.
Tall stories and I never liked them
“There came a moment when burgers were made up of so many bits and pieces they were too tall to hold, even with both hands...”
Comment
Going nowhere
“Not even free public transport works and the roads are still gridlocked.”
Jason Moore