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The new craze: A day trip to Mallorca from Britain
Large number of flights mean it is possible to travel to the island for breakfast and return for dinner.
Louis Vuitton taking over Palma's Bellver Castle
The town hall is making far more from this than it normally does for events at the castle.
Another motorcyclist dies on Mallorca's roads
Five motorcyclists have died over the past six weeks.
Balearics are Spain's jobs' leader, thanks to tourism
Another record employment season is expected in the Balearics.
Arrest of an ex-employee who set fire to a Mallorca restaurant
The suspect fled to Poland after the fire.
The big U.S. exodus to Spain, Trump blamed
Big increase despite the end of the Golden Visa in Spain
Mallorca Tourist Board's open letter to the media was "anachronistic"
This summer will provide many reasons for public discontent with overtourism, says one of the organisers of the protest planned for June 15.
What was that about dealing with tourist anti-social behaviour in Mallorca?
In February, Palma Town Hall announced a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Influencers selling properties in Mallorca - Buyer beware!
Professional estate agents thought they had a mandatory registration scheme. But then the Spanish Government intervened.
Mallorca earthquake
The earthquake did not affect the population and no material damage was reported in the area.
Mallorca to restrict vehicle access
Limit on the number of rental cars authorised to circulate on the island.
‘The Road Ahead – Reasons to be Cheerful’ Is the theme for ABTA’s annual Travel Convention in Mallorca
Convention will address ways to manage overtourism that will provide the right balance for destinations, their residents and visitors.
Ryanair fined for refusing to compensate a passenger who landed in Mallorca three hours late
The amount of €250 refers to the financial compensation that a passenger can claim for a flight delayed by more than 3 hours, if the flight distance is 1,500 km or less, in this case between Zaragoza and Palma it is 396 km.
Mallorca-based superyacht doomed by extreme wind, interim report finds
The senior members of the crew are very well known on the island, in particular Canadian-Antiguan chef Recaldo Thomas who was one of the fatal victims.
Mallorca's estate agencies closing because they don't have homes to sell
Traditional agencies are suffering, but it's a different story for the ones specialising in luxury properties.
May washout for Mallorca's restaurants
The restaurants association is again complaining about a fall in business.
United Kingdom’s Eurovision entry causes outrage in Mallorca
The critical point that has generated all this ‘Eurodrama’ comes from the second verse of the song, where the group sings ‘Went up on the roof, jumped into the pool. You should do it too, too, too, too’.
Survey confirms tourists not to blame for Mallorca traffic chaos
80 per cent of traffic jams in Palma involve residents’ cars.
Two of Spain’s best sandwiches are made in Mallorca
Both offerings showcase the potential of the sandwich as a gourmet format.
The village in Mallorca where Amber Heard hid under a false identity
The 39-year-old American, who was married to Johnny Depp from 2015 to 2017, was involved in a highly publicised legal battle with her ex-husband.
New Mallorca entry rules for Britons
When booking accommodation, or hiring a car in Mallorca, people are now required by law to provide more information than before.
Arrested for the violent robbery of a Rolex from a 90-year-old in Palma
The robbery was at the Son Pardo racetrack.
Increased coach operator costs in Mallorca have pushed prices up 30%
The principal demand for coaches comes from the tourism sector - transfers and excursions.
Spain court rules that Ryanair must refund passenger for hand luggage charge
The legal argument centres on the concept of hand luggage being “indispensable” to transportation services.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting a tree in Palma
The accident happened around 12.30pm.
Liverpool manager celebrates winning the Premier League in the Balearics
Slot could have been joined by his predecessor Jürgen Klopp who stepped down as Liverpool manager last year and now lives in Santa Ponsa.
Mallorca restaurant charges for starter not ordered
It is not legal to charge a supplement for “cover” or “service”, unless there is a specific regional regulation that allows it.
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Holiday lets - Bad laws with dubious justifications
Andrew Ede