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Anti-social behaviour
Yet the most worrying of all is hearing of anti-social behaviour from local children as young as ten, whose behaviour is now reaching headline status.
Mallorca dying of success
It’s been said for years; now more than ever.
Mallorca without tourists (well, not as many)
“Mallorca is unusually quiet this year, what is the problem?”
Puerto Soller: Embracing tradition with family holidays
The school summer holidays from the UK, and much of Europe, bring families here in droves to have a traditional family holiday.
Whose beaches are they anyway?
Once upon a time, towels and the odd bucket and spade were about all that was taken to a beach.
A tournament in Estoril: Discovering Portugal beyond the pitch
I thoroughly recommend Portugal as a country.
In the doghouse
I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.
Is Mallorca quiet or is it me?
Having visited a couple of key resorts over the past few weeks I’m surprised how few people are about.
Spain’s own goal despite rock solid play
“I can see why Gibraltarians are so angry. Footballers should concentrate on football...”
Why are the people of the Balearics getting poorer?
"In 2000, the per capita income was 22.8% higher than that of a European citizen. Today it is 10% lower."
Troubled waters in the Balearics
Without a doubt, Mallorca, and in fact all the islands, rely on tourism whether they like it or not.
Full marks to Mallorca’s lifeguards
The flags are of great significance and are in place for people’s safety, so if the red flag is flying, don’t go in the water,
Fly-tipping and littering in Mallorca
Why are locals driving to beauty spots on the island and leaving rubbish behind?
Thank you and goodnight Tories
“What a complete disaster Brexit has been for expats and second home owners in Spain...”
Save our island, say protesting Mallorcans in tourism march
"The majority of people taking part were Mallorcans...."
Jason Moore