News of the day 19 May 2025
News / Latest headlines
A group of women on a hen party in Magalluf.

Latest headlines

Mallorca, a leading hen party destination

Most travellers come from the UK and Germany.

MDB Digital

A demonstration calling for a change in the tourism model in the Canary Islands, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Thousands protest against overtourism in Spanish islands

More than 1 million foreign tourists visit the Canary Islands each month.

Borja Suarez and Corina Pons

iPhone saves a 22-year-old driver after a serious car accident in Mallorca

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iPhone saves a 22-year-old driver after a serious car accident in Mallorca

The iPhone’s Crash Detection technology automatically detects severe car accidents and can alert emergency services with the user’s location if they are unresponsive.

MDB Digital

Sperm Whales and Dolphines seen off Mallorca coast.

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Spectacular Sperm Whale and Dolphin sighting in Mallorca

Sightings so close to the island’s shoreline are rare.

MDB Digital

Photo credit Christopher Scholey

Latest headlines

6Points Challenge, a big success

6Points running total so far is more than €320,000 raised for local causes

Vicki McLeod

News / Celebs
Kanye West and Bianca Censori are once again the centre of attention in Mallorca with a controversial outfit

Celebs

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are once again the centre of attention in Mallorca with a controversial outfit

Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori appeared to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Santanyi.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Lifestyle
Yachting opens doors to experiences that few other professions can offer

Lifestyle

The joy of adventure: Exploring the world through yachting

This lifestyle isn’t just about the places visited—it’s about the stories created, the moments shared, and the spirit of exploration that fuels every journey.

Erica Lay

Swedish art patron and entrepreneur Ann Wikström Mogliani

Lifestyle

Art, architecture, and intimacy: Es Garatge opens as Palma’s bold new gallery space

The event served as more than a gallery opening—it was a statement about Palma’s growing reputation and aspiration as a serious contender for the title of European Capital of Culture 2031.

Amanda Butler

Holiday / Airport
Palma aiport welcomed 1.1 million international passengers in April.

Airport

Britons lead tourism surge as Balearic Islands experience record growth

The Balearics recorded the highest growth among Spain’s major tourist areas in April.

MDB Digital

Weather / Latest news
Living / Schools
World Book Day at Queen's College

Schools

Queen’s college celebrate World Book Day

The children carried out activities relating to books in their house groups.

Queen's College

Sport / Other Sports
LaLiga - Sevilla v Real Madrid

Other Sports

Deserving champions Barcelona played beautiful football, says Ancelotti

"I congratulate them. They deserved to win this league. Next year will be a different story."

Reuters

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