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"I really hope that there will be a fourth series of The Mallorca Files" says star at Bulletin event
A lively, amusing and entertaining Q&A session with Bulletin editor Jason Moore.
British tourist arrested in Mallorca for exposing himself to underage girls
The incident occurred on Tuesday.
One of the two men who stole a boat in Can Pastilla had previously stolen another boat
The previous case went before a court in March.
Prices deterring Spanish student end-of-course trips to the Balearics
Educational institutes are "shocked" when shown the budgets for Mallorca and the Balearics.
Mallorca Files co-star urges Mallorca to come and meet Elen Rhys at Bulletin event
The Calvia council will be paying tribute to Elen in Palmanova at lunch-time as part of the Saint George celebrations.
No leeway - Palma will issue fines under new civic ordinance from day one
There has been more than enough time to be informed of new regulations.
Green light for roll-out of Entry-Exit System for Britons heading to Europe
Neither the start nor the end of the gradual roll-out period should coincide with peak travel seasons, i.e. June-August and December-February.
Palma Paseo Marítimo restaurants "desperate" because of the lack of parking
Without the restaurants, the Paseo Marítimo will have "no life".
Controlling sports events in the Tramuntana Mountains
There are new rules because of concerns about environmental damage and also because of a lack of clarity.
New government campaign for control at fiestas in the Balearics
Sexual assault, underage drinking, knife fights - some of the issues the authorities are determined to tackle.
Palma plan for a more orderly and cleaner city
Scooter drivers will have to have compulsory civil liability insurance with a minimum coverage of £120,000 and wear an approved helmet.
New tensions caused by young Algerian men in Palma
Residents accuse Algerian squatters of theft.
Homeless men "destroyed" sailboat stolen in Can Pastilla
The owners of the sailboat were critical of the lack of security at the yacht club.
"Good news" that the tourism season is starting earlier, says the Balearic president
High-season growth is minimal; largest increases are in other months.
Caught on video: Second largest animal on the planet spotted off the coast of Mallorca
The video vividly captures the fin whale’s enormous size and elegant movements, inspiring admiration and awe among viewers.
90/180-days rule goes to the House of Lords
The 90-180 day rule for British home owners in the EU is not going away.
Tourism
Balearic protest to restrict hire cars
The first traffic load study in Mallorca, presented in October 2024 by the island’s institution, reflects an ‘alarming’ increase in traffic on the island in recent years.
24-hour race to rent a property in Mallorca
Among the large markets, the highest incidence of express rentals is in Valencia (24%), Palma (23%) and San Sebastián (20%).
Arrests for theft of a sailboat in Mallorca
The boat was located after the two men contacted the emergency services.
Mallorca's forests - A ticking time bomb
The forest area has increased significantly and continues to increase, but this raises the concerns about fires - "a time bomb".
Green light for 210 temporary taxi licences in Palma
Of these licences, 200 will be ordinary licences and 10 will be for taxis adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Police open fire in Mallorca
Officer had to dodge the vehicle to avoid being hit and fired two shots at one of the wheels to stop him.
Calvia one of the most expensive municipalities in Spain to buy a home
Calvia close to 1.8 million euros, complete the ranking of the most expensive towns among the most sought-after in Spain.
Massive May Day protest threat in Mallorca
"More tourists does not mean greater well-being for the majority of the population."
Pope Francis obituary: a pontiff who shook up the Catholic Church
Francis was 76 when he was elected to the post and his health was generally good for most of his papacy.
Caught speeding at 140 km/h in Mallorca
In 2024, within the competence of the DGT, a total of 218 fatal accidents were registered in which excessive speed was a contributing factor.
Who was Pope Francis? When will the funeral be? Funeral and succession explained
Francis asked to be buried in Rome's St. Mary Major Basilica to be near his favourite icon of the Madonna.
Balearics tourist tax used to create job security
There will also be funds to improve the quality of tourist areas that are saturated and undergoing redevelopment.
Residents of a Palma neighbourhood suffering from unbearable noise
And there is the drug taking. The residents want two bars that are the source of the problems to be closed.