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Patience is a Virtue
Whenever I think of Mallorcans queuing or waiting patiently, I immediately think of the ‘farmacia’ (chemist).
Mallorca's football fervor and coaching legacy
Once again Mallorca shines through in another industry and it’s remarkable when you think the population is just under one million people.
Rafa Nadal expands his property empire
No other tennis player on the planet has as many social media followers as Nadal.
Cruise ship entertainer arrested in Palma for raping a British tourist
The victim alerted the ship’s captain.
Balearics one of the EU regions with the highest foreign population
Approximately four out of every ten (42%) are between 25 and 49 years of age.
Work begins to locate a grave with human remains in Mallorca
Several witnesses have indicated the location of human remains a few metres from the swimming pool.
Mayor of Palma asked to close the city’s main roads at weekends
Palma is used to hosting popular events when streets are temporarily closed.
Kate Middleton’s Ibiza uncle sets date for Princess of Wales’ public reappearance
Gary Goldsmith is said to have regularly accommodated the royals and their friends over the years in the Balearics.
Keep your shirt on in Mallorca or pay the fine
You will also be faced with a hefty fine if you decide to leap off your balcony into the swimming pool.
13 people jailed after historic Mallorca drugs bust, one is a TV star
Among those released is Joaquín Fernández, el Prestamista, known for his starring role in the television series ‘Gipsy Kings’
Whoever lifts the Premier League title, Mallorca is a winner
Premier League elite love Mallorca.
The ultimate property deal in Spain....discounts of up to 50 percent
The selection includes properties strategically distributed throughout the country, with Madrid, Valencia and Almeria being the provinces with the most properties.
easyJet goes animal-friendly
easyJet holidays will abstain from featuring or endorsing any harmful animal-related attractions in its tours and activities portfolio.
Shamrock arrives in Palma ahead of the big Saint Patrick's day party in Santa Ponsa
Go along and join in the celebrations enjoy a glass or two of Guinness, from one of the many bars.
Environmentalists call for a Mallorca airport freeze and no more holiday promotion
Demands also include regulating the purchase of homes by non-residents.
Mallorca to provide a space with services for motorhomes and caravans
This type of large-scale vehicle is becoming more and more frequent in the tourist and residential area of Playas de Muro.
64 arrested and 1.3 tonnes of cocaine seized in Mallorca
The US anti-drug agency DEA and the police forces of Colombia, Brazil and Portugal took part in the operation.
The Kühn case is a boomerang
Socialists and Conservatives have simply not been able to find a viable consensus here in recent decades to create a legal basis that all parties involved can rely on.
Spain’s budget rollover could leave Mallorca short of cash
Spain is one of the main recipients of EU recovery funds
Tourist-bashing is back in fashion
The anti-tourism movement appears to have a fresh set of lungs in Spain.
UK’s most wanted busted in Mallorca facing 20 years in jail
Suspect could also be charged with possessing firearms with intent to endanger life.
Viva Valencia! A great place
Palma could learn a lot from Valencia, they have managed to combine the old and the new with some great attractions and venues.
Drug kings lived the life of luxury in Mallorca
Large swimming pool and even a lift.
Alcudia's old beach bars are history!
Alcudia's Town Hall has finally started demolition work on the six beach bars.
Suspects acquitted of manslaughter in fight which left Dutch tourist dead in Mallorca
Young Dutchman died four days later in the hospital due to a brain injury.
Ban on smoking on terraces goes down in flames with Mallorca bars and restaurants
"It is an unnecessary nuisance that will cause us very significant financial losses”.
Never mind early bar closing, now menu of the day at threat in Mallorca
There is talk of the price of alcohol being increased.
Foreign Officer high flyer, (who once met the PM with ripped trousers!) appointed new British ambassador to Spain
Alex Ellis will take up his new post in September
- New entry system for British travellers to Spain to launch on October 6
- All Britons need to know about new travel visa and entry permit
- Drug kings lived the life of luxury in Mallorca
- As Booking.com is hit with massive Spanish fine, Mallorca hotels ramp up direct sales
- Britons cashing in on day trips to Mallorca
Comment
Royal Photo Gate Fiasco
“Seemingly, Kate or William or someone at Kensington Palace, issued the snap in the hope of assuring the public about the state of the Princess of Wales’s health. Well, that truly backfired...”
Anna Nicholas