Mallorca to remain on weather alert for the next week as freak storm hits
From Thursday there could be a few days of settled weather, but it will not last!
Mick Jagger’s daughter arrested for assaulting police officers in Ibiza
Jade Jagger expected to appear in court today.
The UK continues to dominate the Spanish tourist market.
The UK continues to dominate the Spanish tourist market.
Missing British rugby star last seen in the Balearics could have been abducted by British gangsters
Levi posted a video of him sailing from Ibiza to Barcelona.
Car park shooting sparks panic in Ibiza
At least two shots were fired from a passing vehicle.
The Blog
The shattered dreams of public transport
There will be capacity reductions, and as such they blow a mighty hole in the government's ambitions for public transport.
Should the Balearics lift the tourist tax?
Property
Balearics wanting revision of property "gold visas"
These so-called gold visas are given for property purchases which otherwise have nothing to do with investment in productive sectors.
Tourism
Balearics hotel occupancy falls over two per cent
Overnight stays by foreign tourists in the Balearics fell by 1.6%.
Tourism
Increase in seats for UK low-season flights to the Balearics
Despite the uncertainties caused by Brexit, the number of seats has risen by some 350,000.
Tourism
Sharp reduction in all-inclusive holidays because of competition
In price terms, all-inclusives in the Balearics find it virtually impossible to compete with hotels in Egypt and Turkey.
Environment
Almost 2,500 boats made to move on from posidonia
2,918 owners asked where they should ideally drop anchor.
Tourism
Balearics holiday reservations down over two per cent
Tourist numbers will be similar to those in 2018.
Tourism
British tourists dominating the Balearic market this year
More British tourists ar coming on holiday to the Balearics than Germans and that is despite a lower pound and Brexit.
Politics
Calls to change Spanish Constitution to reflect changing society
The Central Government Delegate in the Balearics, Rosario Sanchez, said yesterday that the Spanish Constitution needed to be altered to embrace the changes in Spanish society
Environment
Balearics facing greater flood risk - experts
“Flood risks are expected to increase in the future as a consequence of climate change."
Property
Property prices rise in the Balearics by four per cent in twelve months
Property prices in the Balearics rose by four per cent in the space of 12 months, according to official figures released yesterday.
Cruising
A super super yacht!
One of the largest super yachts in the world is cruising the Balearic waters.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
Comment
Some positive negativity
We all want the best for the Balearics but let’s ditch the word ‘anti’...
Humphrey Carter07/08/2019 09:53