September reflections: navigating challenges
So basically if you get fired tomorrow the money you were paid on ERTE would be discounted from your PARO which in most people’s cases means you’ll hardly get anything.
Empowering the future for Women's football in Mallorca
Two of the women in Spains starting line up started their football here in Mallorca so let’s hope for many more in years to come.
Women's World Cup: It’s the Lionesses versus La Roja on Sunday
I’m in a little dilemma, my country of birth is going to play in the Women’s World Cup Final against the country that has been my home for the last 34 years. Where will my allegiance fall?
I’ve been lucky in my life to meet some amazing people
This past week has been no exception, with Peter Crouch, Abbey Clancy and their kids visiting Pirates Adventure.
A winter World Cup? It will never work
I actually think the winter World Cup wasn’t such a bad thing...
Can't vote anywhere!
I think that as a resident who has lived here for 33 years and pays taxes here in Spain but does not want to give up my British citizenship I should be able to vote.
Do you have sympathy with the Just Stop Oil protesters?
We absolutely should be investing in clean, alternative energy, but we’re simply not at a place to just stop using fossil fuels at this moment in time.
It's too hot to sleep in Mallorca!
Here are a few tips to keep yourself or your bedroom cool.
Famous celebs and their quirky requests
Find out which band requested there be no brown M&M’s in the backstage area!
Elton John's songs have stood the tests of time
I found the lyrics hard to understand at times, he can’t hit the high notes anymore, he was definitely reading the words at some points and unfortunately his knees have gone making him incapable of moving around.
Lads get scammed but....
Now the newspapers love to bash Magalluf but I have a story that whilst it started off bad, had a good ending.
After 30 years of working in Magalluf, the Director of Pirates says new laws are working
He thinks the campaigns to increase awareness to the dangers of excess drinking etc. are worthy and have worked.
Liam "The Bull" Jones: A champion in the making
Liam is from the Rhondda Valley in Wales and has been coming to Mallorca on and off all his life as his parents have a place on the island.
Football
A beautiful place of contrast
If you need me to convince you any more about our status as a leading sporting destination then ask the many sports men and women from the island.
- One of the world’s largest super yachts went "missing" after leaving Mallorca
- Carry-on baggage charge to be scrapped says EU
- The Indian summer has arrived in Mallorca
- Record number of flights scheduled for Palma Airport over the winter season
- Albufera Nature Park in Mallorca has had problems because of a 'different' type of visitor
Comment
The hunt is on for Luis Rubiales replacement
He decided to tell Piers Morgan in an interview that he was quitting but added he would be denying the charges of sexual assault brought forward by the Spanish player Jenni Hermoso.
Richie Prior 18/09/2023 12:01