Viewpoint: Mallorca is love island
Britons may have opted for staycations this year but they are safer in Mallorca!
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Viewpoint: Destroying Mallorca
Sustainable tourism is the Balearic government’s mantra, I don’t think so.
Viewpoint: Mallorca’s tough summer
Summer is coming to an end and all eyes are on the winter, but is the energy there?
Viewpoint: Wrong job in Mallorca
Majorca may have posted record employment figures, sadly they will not last.
War of words over expanding Palma airport
The GOB is also organising a protest rally on 19 September at midday on the steps of Palma Cathedral to express its opposition to this project.
Overfishing and lack of understanding - the biggest threats to sharks
Interview with Dan Abbott, multimedia manager for Save the Med in Mallorca.
Viewpoint: Travellers still nervous
Post covid selling a destination will be hard, convincing people to travel, even harder.
9/11 reflections: In the CNN newsroom "people were crying"
"She couldn’t describe the strange smell around what was left of the Twin Towers."
Viewpoint: Getting youngsters jabbed
The Balearics is not alone in trying to tempt young people to get vaccinated.
Viewpoint: Mallorca is the champion
While Spain struggled to revive tourism, Mallorca has topped the Euro league.
Travel traffic light could be switched off in October
The British government is thinking about scrapping the travel traffic lights system.
Viewpoint: Boris bunkers down
Boris Johnson has a number of battles on all fronts but he is trying to dodge the bullet.
Viewpoint: Beach battle in Mallorca
Private beaches are illegal but some hotels have a different point of view.
"Mallorca is a global brand which sells itself, it’s the perfect location"
Harry Engels talks about the Mallorca Football Tournament, which will kick off on October 14.
Viewpoint: The end of bank branches
It looks like banks have failed to properly recover from the great crash in 2008.
Viewpoint: Spain’s power rip off
Why can’t the Spanish government step in and stop the electricity price scandal?
Viewpoint: Balearics gets it right
No government got handling the pandemic right but perhaps the Balearics did OK.
Viewpoint: Mallorca on the big screen
Mallorca is becoming a natural film studio for global productions.
Viewpoint: Full marks to Spain
This week, 70 percent of the Spanish population could have had the full vaccine.
Mallorca’s collection of universal jewellery
Interview with internationally renowned goldsmith and jewellery designer Chus Burés.
Viewpoint: Clean up Palma
Residents and business people in various parts of the city are complaining.
Viewpoint: Palma bars short changed
Hundreds of establishments are still waiting to get their money back from the council.
The Afghan Royal Marine veteran who Mallorca put on the path to glory
Interview with Andy Grant, who suffered terrible injuries in Afghanistan and whose recovery was aided by a holiday invitation to Mallorca.
Balearic hoteliers under pressure not to raise their prices for next season
Tour operators and hoteliers are engaged in negotiating new contracts for next season.
Viewpoint: Catalonia and Scotland
Madrid and London had a deal to block independence, that has now changed.
Viewpoint: The tourist cocktail
There may be far fewer than usual but I’m meeting some new nationalities.
British visitors to Spain getting nervous over new traffic light
British holidaymakers are now starting to get worried about what could happen when the next review is carried out on August 25.
Viewpoint: Vaccines are the future
Spain is now leading Europe’s vaccine roll out while the UK appears to have stalled.
Viewpoint: Shortage of hospital beds
I find it hard to understand why there are so few intensive care beds in the Balearics.
Former Royal Engineer completes Cabrera to Majorca charity swim
She moved to Mallorca three years ago and is passionate about helping to protect the marine environment
Viewpoint: British online paper trap
If you have signed up to a British paper’s online service, they’ve got you trapped.
Viewpoint: Messi not crying now...
My interest in football has been waning over the past few years, Messi finished me off.
Viewpoint: British military shame
"They have gone down in history as being some of the toughest and most dedicated soldiers to have served the British Army"
Viewpoint: Britons flocking to Mallorca
Britain’s love affair with Mallorca appears to be as strong as ever as thousands fly in for their summer holiday.
“Sporting success can bring society together at times of crisis like the pandemic”
Mallorcan Pablo Bujosa Rodríguez has won an Emmy for a promotion featuring a Los Angeles Lakers fan and graffiti artist.
Britain braced for a weekend surge in Mallorca holiday bookings
Mallorca was the second most booked destinations in the week to August 1, new figures show
Viewpoint: Spies like us at the party
Very cunning indeed, hiring private detectives to snitch on illegal parties, is it legal?
Viewpoint: Now shut up London!
We’ve had the traffic light review, now it’s time for ministers to keep quiet.
Viewpoint: Mallorca misses a trick
Digital nomads are a new market but Mallorca seems to have missed the boat.
Viewpoint: The game of holidays
Thousands of Britons are still dreaming of a Majorcan holiday, but what a nightmare.
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Lifestyle
Get the Mallorca Beach App!
The App also has a location map and offers information on toilets, restaurants and disabled access points.
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Will you be coming for a holiday to Mallorca this winter season?
Lifestyle
Bargains for today
This charming townhouse in Deiá is just one of the properties on offer in today's classifieds
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Do you think that "everyone" should be vaccinated for Covid?
Weather
Mallorca Weather Forecast for September 23
The weather in Mallorca is still very unpredicable, keep your umbrella handy and stay up to date with what's happening all over the island via our live webcams, by clicking here.
What's on
What's on Tuesday 21 to Friday 24 September
This week Sant Mateu fiestas in Bunyola and Calonge is celebrating their Sant Miquel fiestas. Plan ahead and see what concerts are taking place.
What's on
Films in English for Friday 17 until Thursday 23 September
This weekend Augusta theatre opens and will be screening Dune. Are you a Quentin Tarantino fan? Take a look what is showing.
News
The Blog: This sporting life - tackling seasonality
"They were aware of the issues five years ago. Covid hasn’t made them go away."
Lifestyle
Art, fun and friendship: The Sunday Interview
“The Arts Society is for anyone, you don’t have to have a clue about art, all you need is curiosity and an open mind.”
News
Confidential: Devon delights and other holiday stuff!
Find out how Frank Leavers is faring on his extended stay in the south of England.
What's on
The Top events for the week
Take a look, you might be interested in these Top events from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 September.
News
Viewpoint: The students affair
"The inability to prevent has been given a broader and sharper focus as a consequence of what happened."
News
Inside Sport: Taking It One Point At A Time
Eurosport commentator James Parrack reflects on Emma Raducanu's victory.
Lifestyle
Focus on cars: Looking Around
Do you think today's cars are sometimes too complex?
Lifestyle
Spotlight on Soller: ‘Tell me the story from the beginning please’
Have you ever wondered why people come to live in the Soller valley?
Lifestyle
Wild Mallorca: Dropwings and dropping down to feed!
How does nature cope with the rainy days of late summer?
Lifestyle
A Coffee Morning that breaks all records in Mallorca
The main reason for the event to raise money for Cancer Charities in Mallorca.
Kids Zone
Portraits, puzzles and play at Queen’s College
The primary children have settled back into their school routines so seamlessly.
News
Fan's view: Real Madrid thrash RCD Mallorca 6-1
Will RCD mallorca recover for Sunday's 2pm game? Monro Bryce's thoughts.
Lifestyle
Local business guide to Mallorca
Moving, need a babysitter, looking to get your clothes altered or need some pampering? Take a look at this week's guide.
Lifestyle
Katie, a ‘Human of Mallorca’ gives us her art…
Find out about Katie McCann's relationship with Mallorca
News
The Blog: The irritation index and airport growth
What's the problem with the airport expansion?
Lifestyle
Food for thought: Persimmons - the fruits of autumn have already arrived at markets
Mallorcans adore persimmons and snap them up as soon as they appear in September.
News
Amanda Blog: And finally...
"On Sunday we decided to take it easy since the day before had been so eventful..."
News
The Blog: A Cristiano Ronaldo for the Balearics
Will the Balearics have an annual amount to compensate for the negative effects of being islands? What do you think?