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It is estimated that the scheme allowed for an illicit profit of approximately €68 million between 2018 and 2024, causing an equ

It is estimated that the scheme allowed for an illicit profit of approximately €68 million between 2018 and 2024, causing an equ

It is estimated that the scheme allowed for an illicit profit of approximately €68 million between 2018 and 2024, causing an equivalent damage to the Spanish state and the EU budget.

Guardia Civil 11/07/2025

It is estimated that the scheme allowed for an illicit profit of approximately €68 million between 2018 and 2024, causing an equ

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Balearics caught up in massive Europe booze VAT scam bust: €69 million alcohol tax fraud dismantled across Spain

Law enforcement agents seized one yacht, five cars (including three Porsches), 34 luxury watches and €333 085 in cash. Over €700 000 was frozen in bank accounts, and a seizure order was issued for 21 real estate properties.

Humphrey Carter11/07/2025 16:39

Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.

Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.

Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter 10/06/2025

Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.

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Britons warned to go easy on the beer in the holiday heat

Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency.

Humphrey Carter10/06/2025 10:44

Sarah and her beloved dogs

Lifestyle

A booze free 2024

In all honesty, removing alcohol is just the first step. The adventure that follows is the important bit: finding clarity, re-discovering who you are, what you’re passionate about, and designing your future life to suit.

Sarah Forge28/03/2025 14:27

Trump is worried about his whiskey.

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Americans may have to pay 200% more for their Spanish wines

“The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% Tariff on Whisky,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

MDB Digital13/03/2025 16:39

Ryanair landing at Palma airport.

Airport

Ryanair wants to stop airport boozing

"We fail to understand why passengers at airports are not limited to 2 alcoholic drinks (using their boarding pass in exactly the same way they limit duty free sales)"

Humphrey Carter13/01/2025 15:11

Giving up alcohol during January

Comment

Dry January: A fresh start, high spirits, and sweet victories

Actually, I always think sport is a brilliant way to stave off liquid temptation. I get up early for exercise of some sort and have piles of work on my desk.

Anna Nicholas13/01/2025 11:10

More speed traps on the roads of Mallorca.

Latest headlines

How to beat Mallorca speed traps

For 2025, the DGT’s objective is the lowering of alcohol levels and introducing full-face helmets for motorcyclists.

Humphrey Carter09/01/2025 12:52

Don't drink alcohol on the streets, you could be hit with big fine in Spain

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Don't drink alcohol on the streets, you could be hit with big fine in Spain

There are exceptions to this, however, such as in outdoor cafés and bars and places offering seating by the doors of establishments. Official fiestas regulated by city authorities also allow the presence of drinks.

Jason Moore24/04/2024 15:15

Sarah and her beloved dogs

Sarah and her beloved dogs

Sarah and her beloved dogs.

Vicki McLeod 21/10/2023