News of the day 1 July 2025
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Waiter in Palma, Mallorca

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Mallorca hospitality workers "delighted" by pay increase, but final agreement has yet to be given

The other union, the CCOO, and the other employers' associations have to give their approval.

Andrew Ede

Repairs are causing serious problems in popular Palma night spot.

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Mallorca “rats like rabbits”

Several nearby nightlife venues and restaurants have already complained about the problem.

Humphrey CarterJavi Patón

Tourists who have booked an apartment or holiday home are likely to be left without accommodation.

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New Mallorca holiday rental law now in force

It is feared that the new regulations could exclude 70% of the current supply and cause losses of 13.737 billion euros for the economy between July and December, according to a warning issued by the Spanish Federation of Tourist Housing and Apartment Associations (Fevitur).

Humphrey Carter

Private jets at Palma airport.

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Spain wants to tax first-class airline travel and private jets

Palma is one of the busiest private jet airports in Spain.

Humphrey Carter

Mallorca TIB public bus workers back strike action

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Mallorca TIB public bus workers back strike action

Proposed strike dates are 24-hour stoppages on 18, 21 and 23 July, to become indefinite from 25 July if no agreement is reached.

Humphrey Carter

Summer police operation has been boosted this season.

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300 extra cops on the Balearic beat

This comprehensive reinforcement seeks to guarantee an effective response to the increase in population and visitors recorded every summer in the Balearics.

Humphrey Carter

Mallorca's restaurant employers insist they won't sign pay agreement

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Mallorca's restaurant employers insist they won't sign pay agreement

The restaurant employers have long argued that they should have a separate agreement.

Andrew Ede

News / Did you know
Jet skis under the spotlight this summer.

Did you know

Guardia Civil warns: these are the rules you must follow when sailing if you don't want to get a fine

You should also avoid making sudden or sharp manoeuvres in the vicinity of other boats, swimmers or people in the water, as these are often the most common causes of accidents.

MDB Digital

Holiday / Airport
Tomas Melgar, director of Palma Airport, Mallorca

Airport

Palma Airport roof collapse attributed to subcontractor worker's negligence

The worker in question "bypassed all procedures and without warning".

Andrew Ede

Britons reminded of 90-day travel rule ahead of summer holidays

Airport

Britons reminded of 90-day travel rule ahead of summer holidays

If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Attractions
Jurassic World Rebirth | Official Trailer

Attractions

Films in English for Wednesday, 2 to Tuesday, 8 July

Leading the new releases is Jurassic World: Rebirth, a bold new chapter set five years after Dominion, with Scarlett Johansson.

Christina Buchet

Weather / Latest news
Alcanada lighthouse, Mallorca

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Wednesday weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Wednesday, the second of July.

Andrew Ede

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