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Irish ‘drug trafficker’ is busted by police dog: German Shepherd named Ahzarus alerts cops to cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana ‘hidden inside suspect’s suitcase’ at Ibiza Airport

AN Irishman has been arrested after being caught carrying various drugs within his luggage at Ibiza Airport. Officers allegedly found 28 g of cocaine, 15 ecstasy pills and a quantity of marijuana

21 Aug, 2023 @ 19:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Ibiza·Lead·Mallorca

Young German tourists arrested over alleged gang rape of woman in Spain's Mallorca

Alleged sexual assault by German tourists in Spain’s Balearic Islands was recorded on cellphone

SPAIN’S National Police released more information on Saturday about the circumstances surrounding an alleged sexual assault carried out by a group of six German tourists on the Balearic Island of Palma de

16 Jul, 2023 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead

Ham luggage: Ryanair settles row over extra charges for Mallorcan pork-fat pastry

AN UNLIKELY row involving budget airline Ryanair, the Balearic Islands government and a traditional pastry called an ensaimada has been settled, and passengers flying out of the archipelago will now be able

6 Jun, 2023 @ 16:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Travel News

After eight years, the Popular Party wins back the Balearics but will need the help of Vox to form a government

THE CONSERVATIVE Popular Party was the winner in the Balearic Islands on Sunday, taking the most seats in the regional elections. The group did, however, fall short of a majority and is

31 May, 2023 @ 19:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Politics

WATCH: Guardia Civil chopper picks up body of Brit who fell 120m to his death from a cliff in Spain’s Formentera

A MAN who fell 120 metres to his death while visiting a lighthouse on the eastern edge of remote Balearic island Formentera, has now been confirmed to be British. Authorities at first

16 Sep, 2022 @ 14:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Travel: Balearic Islands

Lifeguards in Mallorca threaten to go on strike over Spain’s San Juan bank holiday

LIFEGUARDS in Mallorca have announced they will go on strike. The Lifeguards Union of Mallorca will coordinate a strike between 50 lifeguards in the capital Palma on Friday, June 24, aligning with

17 Jun, 2022 @ 13:45

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

International Boat Show returns to Palma in Spain’s Balearic Islands

THE International Boat Show is returning to Mallorca with more than 200 exhibitors and hundreds of boats set to be open to the public. From April 28 until May 1, the Port

24 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

International artists head to Spain’s Mallorca for prestigious music awards

MALLORCA will be hosting the prestigious LOS40 Music Awards 2021 where a whole host of international artists including Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber Ariana Grande, Coldplay and The Weekend are up for nominations.

7 Oct, 2021 @ 15:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca

COLUMN: Winter is Coming!

AS I wrote recently in a news story, regional president Francina Armengol said that the Balearic Islands are recovering and will achieve a full economic and employment recovery during 2022. And that

25 Sep, 2021 @ 14:15

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Opinion·Terenia Taras: Telling it like it is

Mallorca launches award scheme to recognise businesses that go ‘plastic free’

TWO Mallorcan hospitality businesses are amongst the first five in the Balearics Islands to receive the Plastic Free Guardian Certification for reducing their use of plastics. Agroturismo Ses Arenes, a converted finca

18 Sep, 2021 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Street robbers grab man from behind and strip him to his underwear on Spain's Costa Blanca

Police arrest 17 involved in underage prostitution ring targeting children in care in Spain’s Mallorca

POLICE in Mallorca have arrested 17 people involved in an underage prostitution ring that ‘recruited’ troubled girls, many of whom were in care at centres across the island. A special investigation by

17 Sep, 2021 @ 14:00

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Property sales go through the roof in Mallorca with Brits and Germans buying on the island

THE Balearic Islands has proved the most popular place in Spain to buy property this year with the Brits and Germans making up the majority of foreign buyers. The most purchases by

3 Sep, 2021 @ 16:45

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Property

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From beach paradise to holiday hell: What happens when you test positive for COVID before you fly home from Spain

“WE feel like prisoners,” says 22-year-old Gabriella Fernandez, adding: “We decided to come out here and we knew the risks but nobody told us how bad the conditions would be. A prisoner

22 Jul, 2021 @ 15:27

Balearic Islands·Coronavirus·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Travel News

LATEST: Spain’s Balearic Islands downgraded to amber on UK travel list

BRITISH Transport Minister Grant Shapps confirmed that the islands of Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera would be downgraded to amber from Monday at 4am BST. This means that from Monday, those over

15 Jul, 2021 @ 09:22

Coronavirus·Lead·Must Read·Travel News

Spain’s Balearic Islands at risk of going back to amber on UK travel list

WITH Covid-19 cases tripling over the last two weeks in Spain, the islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca could be bumped to amber in Thursday’s announcement. After being put on the UK’s

14 Jul, 2021 @ 13:45

Balearic Islands·Ibiza·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News

Fewer German residents on Spain’s Balearics

GERMAN residents have halved over the last decade

25 Jan, 2020 @ 11:00

Mallorca·Travel News

Snow falling in Spain’s Mallorca, while Costa del Sol, Balearics, Murcia and Costa Blanca on weather alert for 120 km/h wind and six-metre waves

ON Spain’s election day, the first snow of the year has been reported in Mallorca, while much of the country has weather warnings in place. Early this morning, snow fell in the

10 Nov, 2019 @ 14:09

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

British woman drowns after falling from a yacht in Spain’s Balearics

She had been reportedly sailing with her 54-year-old husband before her death

28 Aug, 2019 @ 16:21

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WATCH: Huge fire breaks out at harbour in Spain’s Ibiza as reports claim hotel is burning down

Planes and helicopters have been mobilised to tackle the blaze

26 Aug, 2019 @ 19:15

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What has 2019 got in store for Spain’s property market?

IT’S early February and I am beginning to see more half finished developments finished. There are finally curtains in the windows, cars in the garage and generally more activity around the costas,

22 Feb, 2019 @ 13:05

Property

‘EXTREME RISK’: Balearic Islands to be hit by 8-metre waves tomorrow while orange warnings in place on Costa del Sol

The most extreme of the coastal weather will begin from 10:00 on Thursday and is set to last until 16:00

23 Jan, 2019 @ 13:52

Almeria·Environment·Granada·Lead·Mallorca

ORANGE ALERT: Balearics and Andalucia on standby for strong winds and rain tomorrow while snow predicted across Spain

SPAIN’S weather agency AEMET have warned that the Balearics and parts of Andalucia will be on orange alert tomorrow, meaning ‘important risk’. An AEMET spokesperson said that Menorca and Almeria could be

13 Dec, 2018 @ 15:15

Environment·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

Young boy Arthur Robinson feared dead after Mallorca floods rescuers find his backpack and extend search out to sea

THE search for the young boy still missing following Mallorca’s floods will be extended 14km out to sea today. It comes after rescuers searching for eight-year-old Arthur Robinson found his rucksack yesterday.

14 Oct, 2018 @ 12:12

Lead·Mallorca·National News

Harry Maguire sends England fans wild as he heads ball into crowd at Spain nightclub

The 25-year-old headed a ball into the crowd before breaking into a celebratory dance

26 Jul, 2018 @ 17:38

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca·Sport

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 is looking to expand its global reach

26 May, 2018 @ 16:44

Business & Finance·Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca·Property

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 Kensington Properties has unveiled a new seven-bedroom

25 May, 2018 @ 17:13

Lead·Mallorca·Property