Mallorca royal scandal: protection officers ‘thrown out of hotel’
The union has lamented that the current allowances are ‘absolutely insufficient’ and do not reflect the real cost of living, especially in places such as the Balearics, where accommodation in high season is ‘unaffordable’ without additional funding.
Inflatable swimming pool cracks the floor of a building in Mallorca
The police have warned of the potential dangers of these pools on terraces and of the need to consult a professional to analyse the strength of the floor structure before proceeding with installation.
A total of 18 people were injured and six of them were taken to two medical centres
A total of 18 people were injured and six of them were taken to two medical centres
Ryanair apologises to passengers evacuated from Mallorca flight
"We sincerely apologise to passengers affected by the inconvenience caused."
The Balearics continue to be one of Spain's top holiday destinations.
The Balearics continue to be one of Spain's top holiday destinations.
Mallorca holiday
Balearic holiday bookings rise by 5.2%: British dominate the market
Spaniards accounted for 55.6%, followed by the British with 19.5% and Germans with 3.6%.
Travel disruption
Mallorca flight nightmare: over 80 flights cancelled in the Balearics on second day of French strike
Up to 69 connections to Palma airport, the most affected of the Spanish airports, have been cancelled on Friday, with a dozen in Ibiza and six in Menorca.
The Council of Mallorca is ‘determined to be more effective’ in detecting and punishing illegal practices, which ‘not only damag
The Council of Mallorca is ‘determined to be more effective’ in detecting and punishing illegal practices, which ‘not only damage Mallorca’s image, but also cause problems of coexistence in the municipalities’.
Mallorca holiday
15,000 holiday lets in Palma, Mallorca, could be illegal, inspections being stepped up
Illegal tourist properties are now being marketed in their countries of origin or on social media platforms.
Mallorca holiday flights
French air traffic control strike sparks Balearic flight chaos, Mallorca hit hard
“Once again European families are held to ransom by French Air Traffic Controllers going on strike."
Palma's Son San Joan airport has been one of the hardest hit by the French strike in Spain.
Palma's Son San Joan airport has been one of the hardest hit by the French strike in Spain.
Heatwave not cooling down in Mallorca
The temperature of the Mediterranean Sea is very high and that this is also affecting the climate.
Summer police operation has been boosted this season.
Summer police operation has been boosted this season.
300 extra cops on the Balearic beat
This comprehensive reinforcement seeks to guarantee an effective response to the increase in population and visitors recorded every summer in the Balearics.
Repairs are causing serious problems in popular Palma night spot.
Repairs are causing serious problems in popular Palma night spot.
Mallorca “rats like rabbits”
Several nearby nightlife venues and restaurants have already complained about the problem.
Private jets at Palma airport.
Private jets at Palma airport.
New Mallorca holiday rental law now in force
It is feared that the new regulations could exclude 70% of the current supply and cause losses of 13.737 billion euros for the economy between July and December, according to a warning issued by the Spanish Federation of Tourist Housing and Apartment Associations (Fevitur).
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