News of the day 13 June 2025
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Apartments with squatters in Can Picafort, Mallorca

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The small Mallorcan town with 1,500 squatters

Tourism isn't taking homes away; the housing shortage is primarily a consequence of squatting and of political decisions that have hindered new construction.

Andrew Ede

Properties in Puerto Andratx, Mallorca

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Fine for harassment of the president of a community of owners

He watched the president with binoculars and used to follow him around the property.

Andrew Ede

Miguel Lázaro, president of the medical union in the Balearics

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Doctors strike in the Balearics: Only go to health centres if "strictly necessary"

The one-day strike is a protest against proposed new regulations for the medical profession.

Andrew Ede

Tackling traffic congestion is a major challenge for the Balearic authorities.

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Fines of up to €30,000 for breaking new Mallorca vehicle regulations

A tax will be applied to vehicles that are not registered in the Balearics, and the island council will set, on an annual or biannual basis, the maximum number of vehicles that may enter the island.

Humphrey Carter

Bellevue in Alcudia, Mallorca: Publicity for Spanish students

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Outrage at Cala Ratjada Spanish student publicity and in Alcudia

For Capdepera Town Hall, there is promotion of 'tourism of excesses'; its lawyers are looking into the matter.

Andrew Ede

Airbnb hits back.

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Airbnb hits back at hotels and claims they are responsible for tourism overcrowding

3 billion nights were booked in hotels and similar accommodations in European destinations.

Jason Moore

Rock bottom! British citizens can't even spend more than 90 days in Gibraltar!

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Rock bottom! British citizens can't even spend more than 90 days in Gibraltar!

Spanish officials will have the power to deny entry to British citizens.

Jason Moore

News / Comment
Don’t forget, you are welcome in Mallorca

Comment

Don’t forget, you are welcome in Mallorca

Remember that the protest has more to do with property prices than tourism.

Jason Moore

Affordable Housing Can’t Wait

Comment

Affordable Housing Can’t Wait

The blame game doesn’t solve today’s realities which has to be about bold decisions.

Shirley Roberts

Mallorca would not survive without tourism.

Comment

Please remind me how Mallorca made its fortune

Some of Spain, if not Europe’s wealthiest people are Mallorcan and they’ve made their multi millions out of tourism, foreign tourism.

Humphrey Carter

News / Celebs
Photo: Joan Llado and Helicopter Centre

Celebs

Welcome to Mallorca, Steven Spielberg and Daniel Day-Lewis!

Daniel Day-Lewis boarded the yacht in Puerto Andratx.

Jason Moore

Holiday / Travelling
New British government reminder.

Travelling

British government travel alert

“Did you know that some countries require your passport to be valid for several months after your scheduled return date? Check your passport expiry date today!”

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Weather / Latest news
A scorching few days ahead in Mallorca.

Latest news

Weather warning: it’s red hot in Mallorca

The hot weather will continue on Saturday, when temperatures will rise by a few degrees to highs of 38 and 39 degrees in the south of Mallorca.

Humphrey Carter

Sport / Real Mallorca
Leo Roman on Espanyol’s radar.

Real Mallorca

Record crowds in Son Moix last season

Our No. 1 and 2 goalkeepers, Dominik Greif and Leo Roman, have both turned down new contracts at Real Mallorca.

Monro Bryce

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