
Salman Behbehani on his way to court in Palma this morning.
Salman Behbehani on his way to court in Palma this morning.
Multi-millionaire poker star in Mallorca court for private jet full of drugs
During his career as a live tournament poker player he has won almost three million dollars. In a single game he won 600,000. The hearing continues.

Overseas demand for luxury properties remains high.
Overseas demand for luxury properties remains high.
Average of 3 million euros to live in the Balearics
73.3% of demand for apartments is in Puerto Andratx where average prices reach 1.87 million euros. Germans, British and Swedes are the most interested in both apartments and the villas in the area.

Calvia is blessed with some of the most amazing beaches and coves.
Calvia is blessed with some of the most amazing beaches and coves.
House prices
Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
The data also refers to the most sought-after locations to buy, a list in which Palma occupies 21st place with an average purchase price of 712,000 euros.
Enjoy the best burgers in Mallorca
In Mallorca, the winner of the Sa Millor 2024 award was the Smash BGB, offered by the Bugambilia Street restaurant, located in Cas Català.
Climate change
New tax threat to private jets and luxury yachts in Spain
In Spain, there were 27,122 private jet landings in 2023, 7,502 at Palma airport.

One the snakes caught in Ibiza.
One the snakes caught in Ibiza.
3,878 snakes caught in the Balearics
Over the next four years almost two million euros of tourist tax will be allocated to the control of invasive species.

Meghan and Harry have a complicated relationship with the Balearics.
Meghan and Harry have a complicated relationship with the Balearics.
Meghan and the Balearics have been in trouble before
Ironically, Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed with Kate’s uncle in Ibiza in August 2006.

The location of this week's quake in the Balearics.
The location of this week's quake in the Balearics.
Balearics shaken but not stirred by earthquake
There have been more than 55 earth tremors in the Balearics in the last 400 years.

Linda and Cristóbal Vásquez from cafe Bacan.
Linda and Cristóbal Vásquez from cafe Bacan.
Mallorca brews two of Spain’s best speciality coffee shops
Organisers took into account several points such as the quality of the coffee and the service, and the skill of the baristas.

There is huge interest in rental properties in Palma.
There is huge interest in rental properties in Palma.
Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.
Flights to take off from Canada to Mallorca
"Spain is an essential destination for North American travellers, and this collaboration with Air Europa strengthens our ties with the country while enhancing the overall travel experience.”

Their expansion in numbers, alongside Ladder Snakes and Montpellier Snakes, is particularly prominent in Ibiza, Formentera, and
Their expansion in numbers, alongside Ladder Snakes and Montpellier Snakes, is particularly prominent in Ibiza, Formentera, and Mallorca, posing a threat to local ecosystems.
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