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Yacht crews sailing to Mallorca regatta in Palma warned over killer whale attacks
After four years and hundreds of incidents, researchers remain puzzled why orcas, also known as killer whales, continue to ram boats – sinking a few of them – along the Iberian Peninsula.
Residents and farmers totally reject the Sa Pobla-Alcudia rail extension project
Meetings in Alcudia and Sa Pobla have been tense; various objections have been raised.
Shops in Mallorca's resorts suffering from the slump in tourist spending
Lower spending not just in the resorts; the island's markets are affected as well.
Mallorca’s Alcudia, Santanyi & Felanitx ranked among Spain’s top 10 family destinations on Airbnb
These picturesque corners of Mallorca offer not only affordability but also space, safety, and easy access to nature.
Mallorca restaurants turning to cheaper products to stem a loss of customers
The restaurants association president is concerned about a loss of quality.
Group responsible for Balearic tourism ministry graffiti attacks the government and the media
'Tourism impoverishes us, the government persecutes us.'
Mallorca property war: 64 families battle for every flat that comes up for rent in Palma
"Competition between families for access to housing is at an emergency level, especially in large markets."
Spain holds firm as a safe, sustainable and high-quality destination
However, challenges remain, such as economic uncertainty (inflation and exchange rates), rising transport and accommodation prices, and growing concern about climate change and the impact of mass tourism.
Beach evacuated in Mallorca after tourist is attacked by fish
According to initial reports, it is believed to have been either a triggerfish or a blue shark.
New law opens Mallorca waters to private boat rentals
Despite these national regulations, the Balearic Government plans to implement stricter regional legislation after summer, potentially prohibiting tourist boat rentals.
Mallorca to star in new Agatha Christie video game out in September
In 1964, Agatha Christie, whose image has been used to promote Pollensa and her favourite haunts in the North East of Mallorca, was the victim of her very own case of mistaken identity on the island.
My Mallorca driving nightmare: bus drivers on a go-slow - don’t get stuck behind one
There have been no incidents involving vehicles on Monday, unlike on Friday when seven buses were damaged by stone-throwing.
Healthcare Crisis: Mallorca's emergency service overwhelmed this summer
‘It is incomprehensible that during the months when the floating population is at its highest, beds are closed or services are not adequately reinforced.'
Mallorca is top destination in Spain for the British says easyJet despite price rise of 21%
Families spent an average of £202 on kids’ beach extras alone, a key factor driving holiday overspending
Best of British: Welcome to Mallorca Queen Anne
She is one of the biggest cruise liners in the world.
Call for calm as Mallorca bus drivers resume strike action
The SATI union condemned the vandalism on the first day of the strike.
"Magalluf Flu": The party-fuelled cold affecting British tourists in Mallorca
Young holidaymakers share videos of themselves coughing and claiming to feel "worse than ever."
Man dies while scuba diving in Mallorca
He was suddenly taken unwell as he left the water.
Stabbing at Mallorca fiestas
A suspect denied having been involved in the incident.
"Balearics, one of the places where holiday rentals have had the most detrimental effect in Spain"
"People should be more conscious when speaking out en masse."
New wasp species causes concern in Mallorca
Its sting is particularly painful to humans, and has proven fatal in cases involving allergic individuals.
"Outrageous" prices being offered for Palma land thanks to a new law
Probably won't do anything for affordable housing, will have a transport impact and could eliminate farming use.
State-of-the-art AI police surveillance in Mallorca
A six million euro investment in security for Playa de Palma.
Four arrests for attempted murder of police officers in Mallorca
Incidents occurred in May this year.
Mallorca to take a hit as Spain could lose over a million tourist rentals in August: New property registration could leave visitors homeless
"The possibility of losing such a significant part of the tourist accommodation supply, in the middle of the summer season, must be analysed for its impact on local economies."
Balearics recorded the seventh highest rate of hate crimes in 2024: Race riots rock Spain
Despite a 54% rise in foreign residents between 2011 and 2024, crime has dropped seven percentage points, with hate crimes down 13.8% last year and Spain among the world’s 25 safest nations.
Challenge to Palma's prostitution ban and fines
"Town halls have jurisdiction over the management of public spaces. Managing them is one thing; inventing fines for things that are not illegal is another."
Overwhelming support for family of the boy killed in a Mallorca road accident
Residents have spoken about issues with visibility.
Tourist dies of heatstroke in Mallorca
According to witnesses, the deceased was visibly agitated.
Mallorca immigrant crisis: Palma plan to smash the gangs
Based on data from the Government Delegation, 175 small boats carrying 3,363 migrants have arrived in the Balearics so far this year.
- Beach evacuated in Mallorca after tourist is attacked by fish
- Mallorca restaurants warning of "hundreds of closures," Soller, Port Alcudia and San Telmo hit hard
- Alerts for heavy rain in Mallorca expected later this week
- Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer reunite for a morning of golf in Mallorca
- Mallorca restaurants turning to cheaper products to stem a loss of customers