News of the day 13 April 2023
News / Latest headlines
Yachts in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Mallorca multimillionaires unaffected by Spain's solidarity wealth tax

Regional wealth tax is that much higher than the national tax.

Andrew Ede

FAN Mallorca Shopping

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No more large shopping complexes in Palma

The Balearic government wants to ensure that there can be no more large centres.

Andrew Ede

Forest fire alert is high in Mallorca.

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Mallorca on extremely high forest fire alert

Forest fire high risk period may be brought forward.

Humphrey Carter

Barriers at Palma airport

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Your weekly news catch-up in Mallorca

The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.

Andrew Ede

Latest headlines

British teacher accuses Balearic education department of discrimination after being wrongfully rejected from selection process

"I would greatly welcome any support or the opportunity to denounce this situation as it is clearly one of discrimination towards UK citizens living in Mallorca and trying to make a living."

Jason Moore

People on a street in Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Four-day working week "unthinkable" in Mallorca

The Spanish government has launched a four-day week pilot programme.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
Only Palma cabs can pickup clients at Palma airport

Comment

Taxi blues

“The taxi situation has still not been resolved and there will be long queues again this summer.”

Jason Moore

Long queues at passport control at Palma airport

Comment

Not a good start for Mallorca

The Easter holidays traditionally tend to give a good indication as to how the season is going to play out; Palma airport has failed already.

Humphrey Carter

Tall buildings in Benidorm

Comment

If only Mallorca could be like Benidorm

The architects college in the Balearics and the property developers association are among those advocating taller buildings and greater density.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

The only cruise ship visiting Palma today is the Azamara Onward cruise

Cathy Caliz

Holiday / Attractions
Renfield | Official Trailer

Attractions

Sink your teeth in the lastest Nicholas Cage film in English in Palma

Check out which films are showing in English at Ocimax, Rivoli, Augusta, CineCiutat, Festival Park and Porto Pi.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
People on the beach in Mallorca this week.

Latest news

Balearics set for an unusually hot summer

On Wednesday maximum temperatures reached 32ºC in Puerto Pollensa.

Humphrey Carter

Weather / Temperatures
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