Formentor will ban cars for two months around the lighthouse
ONE of the island’s infamous accident blackspots is to be remedied this summer. In a sensible scheme, drivers will be banned from entering the Formentor
REVEALED: Will Uber REALLY save you money on the Costa del Sol?
UBER has finally arrived on the Costa del Sol – but is it cheaper? Well, the Olive Press team has made some calculations and the
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
Ryanair changes check-in window to 48 hours before flight – unless you fork out for a reserved seat
Travellers will still have up to two hours before the flight to check in
PARTY’S OVER: Thomas Cook set to call time on boozy Club 18-30
After almost 50 years of providing infamous parties for young Brits abroad, the travel company is set to sell the brand to cater to millennials'
‘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
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
Read all about it! Plaques to explain benefits of tourist tax
A SERIES of brochures and plaques are to go up highlighting the good work of the Balearic tourist tax. The plaques are to be erected
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
Ireland’s first EVER direct ferry to Spain sets sail this week
The first trip will depart on Sunday May 6, which will mark the first link between the two countries
British brothers arrested after causing €2,000 damage to hotel
TWO British brother have been arrested in Playa de Palma after trashing their hotel room. Security were alerted after alarming noises were coming from the
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
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
Balearic transport system overwhelmed after 40% private car increase
POOR train routes and inconvenient bus routes have caused traffic to increase over 40% in the last decade in the Balearics, while it has dropped
Mallorquin cyclists to adopt ‘extreme caution’ after shocking number of accidents
A SHOCKING five cyclists have died on the roads in the Balearics this year. In addition, the emergency services have responded to over 250 accidents
Road rage! Taxi driver arrested after running over fellow motorist
A TAXI driver has been arrested after running over a man he was arguing with. The 42-year-old from Calvia had been arguing with the driver
British tourists will have to pay for visa to visit Spain under new EU proposal
Britons will have to pay €7 to apply for an ETIAS visa to Brussels authorities
Expedia launching HUGE summer sale with up to 90% off hotel stays in Spain and beyond
EXPEDIA is slashing prices of hotel stays in Spain and beyond by up to 90% this summer. The travel booking site is offering the bargain
Malaga: More than just a Beach Holiday
To most visitors, Malaga city and its province is synonymous to beaches. Famous for its sunbed covered beaches, backed by high-rise towns, many don’t realize
Tax dodgers beware! Inspections of tourist rentals to begin in May
DOOR-TO-DOOR inspections of unlicensed tourist rentals are set to kick off next month. Popular tourist spots will become the target of agents from the Agencia
Body of missing Argentine sailor found in Mallorca
THE body of a missing sailor has been found after almost a week of searching. The 37-year-old man from Argentina was sailing from Salou towards
Mallorca to host almost 100 speakers from around the world for island congress
A MASSIVE group of 95 speakers will come together for the Smart Island World Congress in Calvia on April 23. They will talk about a
‘SLOW DOWN’: Expats call for caution on notorious Costa del Sol road following viral pics of overturned car
EXPATS and locals have pleaded with drivers to slow down on a notorious road on the Costa del Sol. It comes after a photo of