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Immigration is the top concern in Spain
With regard to the economic situation in Spain, 58.9% consider it ‘bad or very bad’.
Push for Mallorca councils to ban property sales to non-residents
"If we want to ensure that Europe works, we pro-Europeans must ensure that people living in Europe can have a decent life regardless of where they were born or where they want to live."
Easy Rider on Mallorca’s Route 66
“I’ve toured and written about motorcycling on the mainland, many parts of the world like Africa, but at the end of my time there, I was ready to fly home to the States. I’ve never liked having to leave Mallorca, it’s always felt like home.”
Spain will overtake France in terms of foreign tourist arrivals in 2040
The average daily expenditure of visitors will double in 2030 with respect to 2017.
Anti-tourism protests sweeping across Spain
Tourism-dependent Spain has seen a series of protests against over tourism this year in Barcelona, and other popular holiday destinations like Mallorca and Malaga.
Mallorca rents go through the roof
Young people can't afford to leave home in Mallorca, not to mention moving to the island.
Small boats of immigrants intercepted off the Balearics
Some 32,878 migrants have taken the perilous route in boats from West Africa to the Canary Islands between January and October 15.
20 million euros to solve Mallorca municipalities' water shortages
The Council of Mallorca will be providing this funding.
The days of the petrol pump attendant in Mallorca are numbered
The rise of the petrol station without service is slowly killing the traditional garage.
More pressure to ban sale of homes to non-residents of the Balearics
A motion registered for debate in the Balearic Parliament calls on the government to declare a housing emergency.
Alcudia police save man from bleeding to death
Police were called to a fight and found a seriously wounded man.
British tourists concerned about heat, overcrowding and price
"The soaring costs, against the backdrop of people feeling financially squeezed and reports of protests in response to overcrowding are also responsible for people considering their options."
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
Water is a scarce resource on the island, the reservoirs are down, water rates, Albufera fires, building new homes, holiday lets, and public transport problems...
New plan to tackle Puerto Pollensa sea contamination
Over the summer there were again occasions when sewage leaked into the sea.
"From hospitality to hostility" - A speaker at Mallorca summit for tourism sustainability
"The island belongs to the Mallorcans. They are the ones who have to decide what type of tourism they want."
Mallorca home to most expensive property in Spain
The luxury property market is showing no signs of slowing down.
Human remains found at rubbish plant as search for missing Mallorca woman continues
During the investigation it has also been established that Agostina Rubini Medina was a friend of Malén Ortiz Rodríguez who went missing in Son Ferrer, near Magalluf, eleven years ago.
Greece takes a swipe at Spain's overcrowding problem
“The question is not whether we want more tourists, but whether we want tourists who will spend more in our country.”
The harsh reality of 'invisible poverty' in Mallorca
The costs of living mean that many people can't make ends meet.
Deliberate? The fires in Albufera
There have been five fires in Albufera since May. The three worst fires in the Balearics this year have all been in Albufera.
Arrested for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter and getting her pregnant in Mallorca
The accused is an old acquaintance and has two previous records for ill-treatment.
Missing Mallorca woman fell into a rubbish container taken to recycling plant
Investigators have confirmed that she got into a container and it is believed that she was unable to get out.
Wednesday Albufera fire worse than last week's
There was a major fire in Albufera last week.
British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism
The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".
Palma taxis demanding fares increase in 2025
A study has shown that Palma has the second lowest fares among more than 50 Spanish cities.
Mallorca reservoir capacity falls, and one municipality announces cuts to supply
Water level is currently just over a quarter of the total capacity.
Water rate increase causes anger among Mallorca's hoteliers
'Large consumers' will pay more in 2025; the government anticipates generating additional revenue of 22 million euros.
Fall in the number of homes for sale in Mallorca
An issue in Spain as a whole, and the consequence of a lack of foresight.
Battle against tourist tax hike in Balearics gains momentum
“There will not be more tourists in winter and fewer tourists in summer.”
A royal touch of Kate Middleton in Mallorca
Indian designer Saloni Lodha has dressed other royal celebrities such as Kate Middleton and Beatrice of York.
85% of Bulletin readers will boycott Mallorca in fear of being fined 30,000 euros
Many people feel it is an infringement of their human rights and could also clash with data protection laws, not to mention being a major hassle.