Briton who ran over two people in Magalluf has been released
He maintained that he couldn't see properly because he had been sprayed in the face.
Environmentalists demanding that Palma beach restaurant demolition is carried out
The set period for demolition has elapsed and the restaurant is still open.
Taxi drivers say queues at the airport have been "immense"
The summer schedule for taxis starts today; representatives say that this is too late.
The former Duke of Palma is back in Mallorca
Iñaki Urdangarin's divorce from Princess Cristina, King Felipe's sister, will be finalised later this year.
The islands take over tourism
Having a minister and a secretary from the Canaries and the Balearics reflects the importance of the two regions to Spain’s tourism.
Alcudia gets tough on quads and buggies
Town halls have been introducing bylaws to cover areas that don’t have protected status, such as the Albufera park...
The Hero of Santa Margalida
It is nevertheless possible to say that there was something heroic about Hero in the sense of the effort that must have been made to create the well - a “magnificent communal well”.
Doubts raised as to plan to tackle illegal holiday lets in Palma
The method is legal, but the evidence gathered may prove to be insufficient.
Mallorca restaurants concerned by drop in March business
This said, March last year was an unexpectedly good month.
Developers attack lack of "decisive political action" to solve housing problems
"All developable land with the possibility of building affordable housing has been removed."
Week in Review: Bumper season, affordable homes, illegal holiday lets and free water
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.
Mallorcan sports tipster under investigation for alleged money laundering and match fixing
Juan Gayá Salom is Spain's best-known tipster.
Proposal for automated noise control for Mallorca holiday rentals
Systems would notify owners and the police if there is excessive noise.
Taxi drivers warning of "monumental traffic jams" in Palma this summer
Additional factors this year on top of problems that were evident last summer.
Balearic Boxing Federation president arrested and faces various allegations
Allegations of illegal immigration and misuse of public funds as well as possible match fixing.
Ex-Pollensa mayor still under investigation for removal of beach terrace
Tomeu Cifre says that the terrace was sealed off and then removed because it didn't have a licence.
How Magalluf's Mallorca Live Festival has become a strategic event for the island
The festival is a clear example of successful public-private collaboration in seeking to position Mallorca as a "responsible cultural, family and leisure destination".
School bus driver charged after running over a student
A 16-year-old girl is in intensive care at Son Espases Hospital.
Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights
Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.
- Important information for British travellers arriving at Palma airport from April
- Passengers advised to head to Mallorca airport three hours before flights
- Mallorca restaurant concerns about lack of Easter bookings
- Former England, Newcastle and Liverpool star a winner in Mallorca
- Rafa Nadal expands his property empire
Comment
Criticisms of tourism in Franco’s days
The invaded island of 1969 had seen nothing like the invasion that was to come and which today gives rise to uncensored criticism and to demands for the very control that had been absent.
Andrew Ede 30/03/2023 15:22