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.
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.
Behave flying to Mallorca or pay the price
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet.”
Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.
Alcohol and the heat are not a good healthy cocktail.
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.
Madness on a flight to Mallorca
Limiting passengers to just two drinks before they get on board could be the solution.
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.
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.
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)"
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.
Balearic plane raves spill over to airport buses
“That feeling when you’ve just landed in Ibiza, let the party begin...”
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.
Spanish nuns open up a pub!
The bar reopened to coincide with the start of Holy Week.
Keep your shirt on in Mallorca or pay the fine
You will also be faced with a hefty fine if you decide to leap off your balcony into the swimming pool.
Over 70% of Bulletin readers support ban on boozing and flying
Last year Ryanair cracked down on in-flight drinking.
Sarah and her beloved dogs
Sarah and her beloved dogs.
Palma’s Santa Catalina slammed as the new Magalluf
"In the end it is not going to be possible to live in Palma”, said the association. "This is a jungle.”
New tougher antisocial behaviour penalties in the Balearics next season
A campaign through social networks is going to be launched by the ministry in coordination with the British Embassy.
- New European Entry And Exit System for Britons will be in place in Mallorca this year
- Spain wants Britons back in the European Union: could resolve 90-day issue
- Why Spaniards are staying away from their own beaches
- The end of solo driving in Spain....minimum of two people per car
- Scottish man, 26, dies in tragic fall at Balearics hotel
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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