News of the day 10 May 2025
News / Latest headlines
No walking and texting.

Latest headlines

Fines for texting and walking in Spain

Very soon people in Mallorca are going to have to keep their eyes on the traffic.

Humphrey Carter

One of the banners along the Soller train track.

Latest headlines

SOS Sóller: the desperate message from local residents

Traffic jams, gridlock on the access roads to the town and in the Soller tunnel and the road connecting it to Palma, and the large number of visitors who fill its streets and the port in high season have exhausted the patience of locals and residents.

Humphrey CarterFernando Fernández

Restaurants in Mallorca are feeling the pinch.

Latest headlines

Mallorca restaurants in crisis

‘Mallorca cannot afford to see one of its most visible economic drivers start to decline.’

Humphrey Carter

Architect image of new apartments in Palma, Mallorca

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Architects cast doubt on Balearic Government enforcement of law to build affordable homes

There has to be definition of "how far we are willing to grow in population".

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Travelling
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca

Travelling

US 2025 bookings for Spain are down, but not for the Balearics

The Balearics want to attract more non-European tourists, and the biggest bet has been on the US.

Andrew Ede

Iberia and Air Europa planes

Travelling

Foreigners benefiting illegally from Balearic residents' travel discount

This is an issue to do with temporary residence status in the Balearics.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
Cloud over Manacor in Mallorca

Latest news

Sunday weather in Mallorca - Amber alert for heavy rain

The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, the eleventh of May.

Andrew Ede

Sport / Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca v. Real Valladolid in La Liga

Real Mallorca

Mallorca squeeze past relegated Valladolid

Mallorca keep hopes alive of securing European football.

Monro Bryce

Sport / Other Sports
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