Richie Prior
Why the UK should look to Spain for pensioner perks
If you are an ex-pat who permanently resides in Spain, then you can take part in the programme provided you meet any of the following criteria.
From avoiding doctors to prioritising health: My wake-up call
I urge any of you out there who like me didn’t like to visit the doctors to do so.
Dynamic Pricing: How Oasis ticket sales exposed a much bigger problem
Ticketmaster brought in dynamic pricing in 2018 after seeing its success in other markets.
Season kickoff
Last week I read that the most expensive pie-and-a-pint combo in the Premier League this season is at West Ham United’s London Stadium...
Unveiling Mallorca’s Tourist Tax
Now, you need a degree to understand how the tourist tax works here in Mallorca.
Tourism Protests: Separating fact from fiction
Firstly, I have no problem with people’s right to protest, we live in a democracy and that is fine. Where I do have a problem is they and the press are saying that they speak for the whole island.
A tournament in Estoril: Discovering Portugal beyond the pitch
I thoroughly recommend Portugal as a country.
Mallorca’s summer surge sparks tourism debate
We as a population are not helping the matter. Their next protest will take place in Palma on July 21.
Real Mallorca’s youth revolution
Every supporter around the World loves a “home-grown” player.
Mallorca’s tourism turmoil
“Tourist go home is the message and let’s be honest, it’s not a very welcoming one, is it?”
The unstoppable rise of Women’s Football in Mallorca
The biggest club on the island doesn’t have a female team?
Homebound vs. headquarters: The great workplace debate in Mallorca
I wonder what the reaction would be here in Spain if a head of a company was to say to his workforce, “If you don’t like it, please seek alternative employment”.
The Brexit fallout on the youth mobility scheme
Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the bloc for up to four years.
From reef diver to ocean saviour - A story of inspiration and action
So who is Brad Robertson?
Supporting my two football clubs and travelling to see them play!
Travelling away from the island has been interesting these past few weeks.
Navigating Mallorca’s rising costs
Being an island that has to import most of its produce, unfortunately means we are hit harder than most.
A footballing odyssey with Real Mallorca
Grown men, women and children were crying around me, but in truth the best team won.
Nike's kit controversy: Crossing boundaries in football fashion
Nike produces the kits for France, England, Brazil, Netherlands, Portugal and Croatia.
Game On: Mallorca's football boost and Easter business blitz
This week we learned that the Balearic government and the Council of Mallorca will pay 2.6 million euros to the club, a new tourism promotion sponsorship agreement.
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Tourist Taxes: Transparency or just another moneygrab?
“Just a thought, why isn’t the government promoting what they are spending the tourist tax money on?"
Richie Prior 18/10/2024 09:31