Balearic population growth straining the sustainability of healthcare and education financing
Balearic governments have consistently criticised a financing system that takes too little account of population growth.
Balearic Sea temperature above average for the whole of 2025 so far
On Wednesday, the average temperature was 1.68 degrees above normal.
Britons urged to carry holiday cash in Spain
"The outage is a clear reminder: in times of crisis, cash still counts."
Balearic house prices have risen by 60% in three years
"Housing prices are rising three times faster than wages, reflecting a structural problem that directly affects the purchasing power of citizens, especially young people and families with low and middle incomes."
Calls for removal of anti-tourism graffiti from Mallorca monument
Graffiti on items of historical value may constitute a crime of damage, with prison sentences of six months to three years or a fine.
Three German tourists arrested for arson in Mallorca
So far, only the damage to the containers has been assessed, amounting to around 4,000 euros, to which must be added the assessment of the damage to the façade of the house, the vehicles and the telecommunications service wiring.
Starmer unlikely to touch 90-day rule in EU reset
“Considering he’s slashed winter fuel payments for pensioners, he’s hardly going to start helping Britons who can afford second home overseas."
Cardinal Robert Prevost - the first American pope
President Donald Trump swiftly congratulated Prevost on becoming the first US pope.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, May 9 to Thursday, May 15
This week there are fairs in Campanet (May fair), Campos (Cow fair), Lloret de Vistalegre (May fair), Pollensa (Wine fair), Soller (Moors and Christians) and fiestas in Son Carrió (Sant Miquel). On Saturday, Palmanova will celebrate Europe Day plus Real Mallorca play at Son Moix in the afternoon.
The lastest 'Mission Impossible' is coming to Mallorca
This week’s English-language lineup brings fantasy, resilience, and mind-bending journeys. Tom Cruise's latest film Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning will premiere at Rivoli on Friday, May 23. Also Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon will be showing soon.
Europe Day is back in Palmanova this weekend
Calvia’s celebration of Europe Day will take place on Saturday, 10th May, from 10am to 10pm along Palmanova beachfront.
Soller fair this weekend – Pirates, legends & forgotten shores
Soller celebrates its legendary fair this weekend, reviving Mallorca’s pirate past, coastal myths, and centuries-old cultural traditions.
Friday weather in Mallorca - Yellow and amber alerts
Alerts apply to the whole of Mallorca.
Traffic disruptions and restrictions due to Ironman 70.3 Alcudia Mallorca
This Saturday, May 10, roads in the north of Mallorca and parts of the Serra de Tramuntana will experience temporary traffic disruptions.
