News of the day 2 May 2025
News / Latest headlines
Laborious operation to refloat the yacht that sank in October in Port d'Andratx.

Latest headlines

Sunken yacht refloated in Puerto Andratx

The yacht had become a significant concern for local authorities and residents, who had been calling for action for months.

MDB Digital

Britain's Prince Harry walks to attend court, for his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, outside the High Court in London.

Latest headlines

Prince Harry loses legal fight with UK government over police protection

His lawyers said al Qaeda had recently called for him to be murdered, and he and his American wife Meghan had been involved in "a dangerous car pursuit with paparazzi in New York City" in 2023.

Reuters

By Palma Cathedral in Mallorca

Latest headlines

Cloudy weather just one cause of congestion in Palma on Friday

The holiday weekend, cruise ships ... a couple of other factors.

Andrew Ede

Emergency crews are working to bring the situation under control.

Latest headlines

Mallorca hotel evacuated due to carbon monoxide leak

Authorities have stated that no one will be allowed back inside until the premises are officially certified as secure.

MDB Digital

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Holiday / Lifestyle
Anna and vets across Spain are facing a serious challenge with new veterinary legislation

Lifestyle

A vocation of care: Anna Pink on life, vets, and veterinary law in Spain

“We want to keep the waiting room calm and low-stress. It’s better for the animals and the owners.”

Vicki McLeod

Embracing the island's rhythm is key to truly feeling at home

Lifestyle

The Mallorcan way

Learn to adapt to the laid-back lifestyle, timekeeping differences, and the charm of the Mallorcan way of life.

Peter Clover

Holiday / Hotels
Hotel chambermaid in Mallorca

Hotels

A hotelier in the Balearics: "A significant salary increase is necessary"

"Poor political management" has allowed illegal supply of accommodation to flourish.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Airport
Passengers at Palma Airport, Mallorca

Airport

More airline seats than ever for Mallorca in May

UK tourism in the Balearics fell almost six per cent last May.

Andrew Ede

Passengers at Palma Airport, Mallorca

Airport

Balearic Government wanting a curb on the number of flights in peak season

The Partido Popular are likely to support a new demand for co-management of the airports.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Attractions

Attractions

Fun, innovation, and sustainability at eBoat

The event will run from 10am to 5pm at the Parc de la Mar in Palma.

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Alcudia Bay, Mallorca

Latest news

Saturday weather in Mallorca

Dust cloud expected to persist on Saturday.

Andrew Ede

Food and drink / Food and drink
Marc Fosh croquetas

Food and drink

The perfect “croqueta”

Making the perfect croqueta is a labour of love but they are definitely worth all the effort!

Marc Fosh

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