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Arenal minibus driver says German tourists took his keys
He was recorded having a fight with a group of German tourists.

Outgoing Balearic tourism minister hits back at his critics
"When they say that they prefer less intervention, what they mean is that they prefer lower salaries and more temporary contracts."

The seven euro supermarket anti-wrinkle cream which is causing a sensation
It is also suitable for all skin types, making it versatile and accessible to a wide range of users.

Spain's Catholic Church finds hundreds of alleged child abusers over eight decades
Most of the recorded cases happened in the 1960s-1980s.

Your weekly news catch up in Mallorca
This week we talk luxury: tourist spending, foreign buying and watches. New administration scrapping projects, promi¡ses in Calvia and tourist numbers and illegal lets.

Mallorca nominated in five categories at the World Travel Awards
"The island continues to be a world reference in tourism..."

Stormy start for Love Island with Mallorca on extreme weather alert next week
If contestants have to sit out the storms, they will not be allowed to use their mobile phones.

British-owned club on Paseo Maritimo to be demolished
The club is due to be demolished as part of the redevelopment of the Paseo Marítimo.

One person serious after vehicle plunges 50 metres in Algaida
Five women in their seventies and eighties.

Prosecutors say items secured in Madeleine McCann search to be examined
McCann went missing from her bedroom during a family holiday in 2007.

Small boat arrivals in the Balearics rocket
Small boat intercepted off Cabrera today.
Manacor woman jailed for attempting to poison her children
The woman tried to commit suicide after poisoning the children.
Spain told not to lurch to the far right by PM
Most recent opinion polls have put the conservative People's Party (PP) ahead of the Socialists, but shy of a full parliamentary majority, meaning they will likely have to negotiate a coalition with the anti-immigration and anti-abortion Vox party.
Ban on smoking on Mallorca bar terraces expected to be lifted "imminently"
Originally a Covid measure, the ban was extended under the umbrella of remaining Covid regulations.
Wave of robberies from Alcudia holiday villas
Robberies have been occurring when the occupants are there.
Palma Paseo Marítimo association to "defend residents' interests"
A sense of neglect by the authorities.
Property sector expecting the new government to deliver on promises
More developable land, different types of housing ... just two measures the property sector wants.
'Pirate' minibus driver in scrap over fare non-payment
This happened in Arenal.
Arrest of Andratx man who says that 'owners' are squatting in his house
The couple told police they had a purchase contract.
Inflation eases in May to 3.2% due to lower fuel prices
It is also due to moderation in the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Who won what and where. The new political map of Mallorca
Turnout was mixed in the local elections.
Beaches open and cleaned all year round, Mayor elect promises in Calvia
"Make better use of facilities..."
Partido Popular to govern alone; Vox "will not put a spanner in the works"
Negotiations are likely to see Vox staying out of the government but entering the Council of Mallorca administration.
New government will scrap 80 km/h speed limit on ring road
The PP have immediate priorities for the government, the Council of Mallorca and Palma town hall.
It's not fare. Palma taxi problems mount
Situation is getting out of control
Love Island is back from Mallorca, Cast is revealed
"Winners could stay as long as two months on the island..."
Five interesting facts about the local elections
Unlucky 13 for the Mayor of Calvia.
Early general election after poll debacle for PM
Victory for Partido Popular and Vox in local poll
Balearic election update
Find out who is in and who has left.
Pollensa bucks the trend and moves to the left
Martí March, education minister since 2015, will be the new mayor.
Tears of joy in Andratx as Mayor secures a majority
"First time that any one party has gained an overall majority...."
- Award-winning British actress braves the weather at home in Mallorca
- Friday's weather in Mallorca - another storm forecast
- Mallorca to remain on weather alert for the next week as freak storm hits
- Scoff your ham and cheese sandwich before landing in Mallorca
- The new government - tourist tax will stay but an end to tourism "interventionism"