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A 28-metre yacht on fire in Balearic waters
Small flames are currently visible in the engine room.
Smoking ban on Mallorca bar and restaurant terraces ‘decisive’ to protect public health, says Balearic Institute
International evidence shows these bans don’t harm hospitality long-term.
Griff Rhys Jones brings his classic sailing yacht to Palma for big regatta
True legends of sailing taking part in event
“We want every tourist who arrives in Mallorca to know that they are welcome here, that their presence is important to us, and that local businesses appreciate it” - Mallorca retailers set to celebrate tourists with a gift
Reusable bags bearing the campaign slogan will be gifted to tourists making purchases in local shops.
Stunning ‘Fried Egg’ jellyfish spotted in Mallorca
This species is generally not considered dangerous to humans and it's sting typically causes only minor skin irritation or a slight rash if contact occurs.
Illegal street vendors in Mallorca face crackdown as tourists risk hefty fines of up to 600€
Vendors themselves face penalties of 750 to 1,500 euros if caught.
“We want to use Palma’s bid to be European Capital of Culture to change the tourism model of the future”
“This is our moment because all around the world, in all the big cities at all the various trade fairs and events, everyone is asking what’s happening in Palma and Mallorca this year. We’ve made a huge effort to promote and foster culture, and culture is an attraction like no other.”
“Artificial Fireball” lights up the sky in Mallorca
The prevailing theory is that the debris belonged to a Starlink satellite.
British tourist robbed of £40K Rolex in Mallorca
The assailants forcibly restrained him and, despite his resistance, managed to snatch the watch.
Man in his 80s drowns in Mallorca
He had suffered a heart attack.
Drought alert announced for part of Mallorca
The rest of Mallorca is on pre-alert for drought.
Higher prices have finally led to a downturn in German tourism in Mallorca
It has long been said that the British tourism market is especially sensitive to price; the same can now be said of the German market.
Arrest after body with signs of violence found in Mallorca
There was a heated argument between the deceased and the person who has now been arrested.
Mallorca alert: Balearic tourist sector unemployment rises
Juanmi Ferrer, president of the CAEB Restaurants Association in Mallorca, is warning that "hundreds of restaurants will close this year; the summer hasn't been good."
Dog horror. 32 dogs die from starvation on Spanish farm, police launch investigation
All were in deplorable health conditions, without water or food, which led to their death by starvation.
Famous Mallorca singer seriously injured after being hit by a car while riding his motorbike in Palma
The Samu 061 emergency services confirmed at the scene that Anglada had suffered a ‘serious head injury’ and rushed him to Son Espases.
New European Union travel scheme will make 90 day rule easier to enforce at Palma airport for Britons
The director said that the equipment was already in place and they were just waiting for the green light from Brussels.
Dramatic Mallorca wildfire eyewitness video account
“It was clearly a race against time by the fire authorities to bring the flames under control before the blaze spread.”
German tourism boss: "We don't see any threat to tourism in Mallorca"
The president of the DRV travel association accepts there is "a growing interest in more affordable vacations".
Mallorca's restaurants speaking of a "hospitality crisis"
"2007 was a real estate crisis. This will be a hospitality crisis." Due to lower tourist spending.
Daring Mallorca mountain rescue: climber dangling 100 metres in the air
The Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (Greim) and the Air Service were immediately activated and flew to the scene by helicopter
Spain crime: Busted in the Balearics for leaving a 18,000 euro hotel bill
Suspect was also carrying numerous documents which, after consultation with the French and Swiss authorities, turned out to be false.
Mallorca population boom driven by foreign residents, new Balearic record
On 30 May, the Balearics recorded the presence of 1,816,629 people, representing an increase of 1.27% over the previous year and breaking a new record for human pressure.
The Mallorca municipality where two-thirds of homes for sale cost one million euros or more
"All new construction is luxury, but we'll have to find somewhere to accommodate the people who work in the area."
Expansion of Mallorca's rail network: Plan for trains to Magalluf
A rail extension to Son Espases Hospital would pave the way for a connection to the municipality of Calvia.
Climbers rescued in Mallorca's mountains
They were on the Agulla des Frare.
Mallorca facing shopping crisis, Palma plan to target tourists
Among its main proposals are to delay the start of the sales to align them with the tourist season when consumption is highest.
Inquest hears that British couple drowned in Mallorca flash floods
Due to the overflowing of the Torrent de Es Racó in Escorca, emergency teams had to rescue a hundred people who had been trapped.
Mallorca landlords wanting up to two years' rent in advance - "It's illegal"
For residential rentals, the tenancy act is clear as to what owners can ask for.
Migrant arrivals soaring in the Balearics while plummeting in the Canaries
EU efforts in countries like Mauritania have placed more of a focus on Algeria and the Mediterranean routes.
Banned from her own home for harassment of a bar owner in Mallorca
Evidence presented to the judge led her to the conclusion that there was a risk to life.