News of the day 3 June 2025
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National Police in Mallorca

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Want to rent out in Mallorca? Find a police officer

A police union has publicised a phone number for owners to call. Owners can be confident they won't have problems.

Andrew Ede

Boats in Menorca

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Heading for court - the Balearics one billion euros a year boat hire business

Balearic regulatory change clashes with state powers and affects private individuals who profit from boat hire.

Andrew Ede

Tourist sector will feel the heat this year due to a lack of staff.

Latest headlines

Mallorca facing summer of staff shortages

Unions complain wages are out of line with the cost of living on the islands, especially with regard to housing and food.

Humphrey Carter

Lifeguards and paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man without success on Cala Millor beach.

Latest headlines

Tourist dies after collapsing on the beach in Mallorca

The incident left many beachgoers visibly shaken.

MDB Digital

Spanish government takes aim at non-EU property buyers.

Latest headlines

Spain pushing ahead with new tax hikes on foreign owners and rentals

New state tax aimed at discouraging property purchases by non-EU citizens and non-resident foreigners.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Gary Lineker at his son Harry's wedding in Ibiza.

Celebs

Gary Lineker’s party of the day in the Balearics

Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs.

Humphrey Carter

Seven Seas I off Portals.

Celebs

Jaws director’s “bigger boat” cruising Mallorca

This is the first time that the Seven Seas I has visited Mallorca.

Humphrey Carterj.Aguirre

Holiday / Lifestyle
Healing herbs and ancient wisdom in Mallorca

Reportaje

The Mediterranean Garden: Nature’s Healing Cabinet

For centuries, herbs, flowers, and oils native to this region have been used in traditional remedies to support health, boost immunity, and soothe the nervous system.

Amanda Butler

Holiday / Airport
Do everything possible to avoid long airport queues.

Airport

Britons warned not to get caught in the Spain e-gate trap

British nationals living in Spain do not need their passports to be stamped. Actively show your proof of residence, such as the foreigner’s identity card (‘la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero’ or ‘TIE’).

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
Ciutadella, Menorca

Travelling

April tourism growth in the Balearics of 13.5%, but the UK was down once again

With the exception of Belgium, all the other main tourism markets were up in April.

Andrew Ede

Weather / Latest news
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