Activists propose daily tax for Balearic cruise ship passengers
MALLORQUIN activists have stepped up their opposition to ‘out of control’ tourism by demanding that the authorities introduce a daily tax on cruise ship passengers.
Branson embraces Balearic life while Necker Island is rebuilt
WITH his usual residence on the British Virgin Islands uninhabitable, Richard Branson has revealed how his estate in Son Bunyola has become a more regular
Chinese film industry eyes up purchase of Spanish locations
LEADING figures from the Chinese movie industry – dubbed ‘Chinawood’ – are looking to snap up filming locations across Mallorca. ‘Chinawood’ is booming domestically but
Podemos leader faces confidence vote after ‘luxury’ home purchase
THE members of Spain’s anti-austerity party Podemos are to vote on whether it’s leader should step down after buying a €600,000 ‘luxury’ home. The party’s
Stunning Kensington pine walk property goes on the market in Pollensa
THEY say opportunities are like sunrises – wait too long and you miss them. But what about an opportunity with the sunrises included? Estate agents
Magaluf hit-and-run Brit is younger sister of expat drug lord
THE British woman accused of running over her love rival in Magaluf is the younger sister of a ‘machete wielding’ drug kingpin. Kemi Coaker, 29,
Balearic president to meet with airlines to safeguard resident discounts
THE President of the Balearics has vowed to prevent airlines increasing their prices after new resident discounts look likely to come into force from July.
Airport group goes public with concerns over transporting drunk passengers
A SPANISH organisation which is meant to transport those with reduced mobility at Palma Airport has said it has had enough of dealing with drunk
British tourists warned over balcony antics in new safety video
THE UK government has released a video warning British holidaymakers about the dangers of drunk and disorderly behaviour on hotel balconies. The clip warns that
British bar managed arrested over the death of Northern Irish tourist in Magaluf
THE British manager of Mulligans bar on the Magaluf strip has been arrested over the murder of a Northern Irish holidaymaker. Aaron Henderson, 30, died
Missing Spanish captain found safe and sound in Algeria
A FRENZIED search for a missing Palma sailboat has ended in relief after its captain and the vessel were located in an Algerian Port. Maritime
RCD Mallorca close in on return to second division after league win
RCD Mallorca has taken another step in their revival after being crowned the champions of Grupo 2 de Segunda B. Mallorca beat Badalona 3-1 to
‘Spectacular’ Palma International Boat Show returns with best offering to date
WITH over 600 boats exhibited – including 80 superyachts – the 2018 Palma International Boat Show was one to remember. Twinned with the 6th Palma
Prime property! Villa of former Spanish leader up for sale
A LUXURIOUS villa once owned by Spain’s leader Adolfo Suarez has been put on the market for a cool €13 million. Suarez, who was the
Love Island confirms Mallorca return despite other format changes
THEY’LL be making sweet love for two whole months this summer. And contestants of ITV’s smash-hit Love Island will not only be based in Mallorca
Boathouse team launch opulent new container bar in Mallorca’s port
“COME for a drink, stay for the food!” enthuses Deborah McKay. Deborah is the part-owner at Palma’s latest sophisticated and stylish place to be seen,
Festival held in an attempt to revive Balearic Jewish community
THE very first festival of Jewish learning has been held as an attempt to grow the island’s small but resurgent community. Organised by Limud –
Fighting cocks seized after Mallorquin drug trafficking arrests
AN investigation is underway into animal cruelty in Son Banya after 36 fighting cocks were seized. The animals were discovered during separate police raids into
Spanish ‘Dragons Den’ competition launched for start-ups
A NEW competition has been launched in Mallorca with the aim of rewarding start-ups in the tourism, biotechnology and environmental sectors. The Dragons Den style
Cursach bows to public pressure and vows to re-open Megasport gym
EMBATTLED business mogul Tolo Cursach has confirmed that he will reopen his Megasport gym after former employees and members protested. More than 500 people took
British bouncer arrested over the tragic death of Northern Irish tourist
A BRITISH doorman has been detained for the death of Northern Irish tourist Aaron Henderson. The Magaluf club bouncer allegedly assaulted Henderson outside popular Punta
Cursach witness speaks out: “It’s like a horror movie”
A PROTECTED witness in the Tolo Cursach case has told the press that cooperating with the authorities has ‘destroyed his life’. ‘Witness 29’ has given
British couple arrested after leaving children in hotel to go out drinking
A BRITISH couple have been charged with child abandonment after repeatedly leaving their children alone at a Mallorca hotel to go out drinking. The Scottish
Coffee for the children! Palmanova to host charity event
CAKE, coffee and hand-crafted goods await at Palmanova’s annual Feed a Child charity event hosted by a group of local expats. For almost a decade
Brit rushed to hospital after falling down Spanish cliff while taking selfie
A BRITISH tourist is in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after falling down a cliff while taking a selfie. The unnamed 38-year-old holidaymaker is believed to
Buses in Mallorca must now have WiFi to boost connectivity
NEW buses in Palma must now have WiFi on-board and access to a USB for charging mobiles in an attempt to increase business productivity on the