Spain’s Balearic Islands make firm commitment to fight climate change
This week, the minister for energy and climate change travelled to international conference to reaffirm the Balearics commitment to the environment
Missing 15-year-old British girl found ‘alive and well’ in Spain’s Mallorca
THE missing 15-year-old British girl has been located after disappearing for over three weeks in Mallorca. The teenager, Emina Ilora Alice Winterbottom, was last seen on August
Police investigate ‘disturbing’ disappearance of 15-year-old British girl in Spain’s Mallorca
A SEARCH is underway in Mallorca for a 15-year-old British girl who lives with her family in Palma and has gone missing. The teenager, Emina Ilora
Cars swept away in flashfloods as Spain’s Balearic Islands battered by storms
STORMS are continuing to batter the Balearics with severe flooding destroying homes, businesses and roads. The worst hit are Menorca and Mallorca, which remains on orange
Torrential rain causes severe flooding in Spain’s Mallorca
A STORM has already caused severe flooding, particularly in the North of the island, and cut-off roads. Fire crews, police and volunteers have been working
Storm warnings issued for Spain’s Balearic Islands as ‘gota fria’ hits
STORMS are set to hit the Balearic Islands on Monday with alerts issued for electric storms and torrential rain over the next few days. The
Scaremongering! Spanish Wealth Tax – your Pensions & Investments.
by Sam Kelly DipPFS, EFA, BA (Hons), Managing Partner, Chorus Financial. Without fail, every time there’s a new piece of legislation or an update that
Spain’s Balearic Islands see holiday bookings boom with end of COVID-19 traffic light system
HOLIDAY bookings to the Balearic Islands have boomed since the UK government scrapped the travel traffic light system and pre-departure tests for vaccinated holidaymakers. The traffic
MBE awarded doctor works tirelessly with UK government to dramatically reduce British balconing deaths in Spain’s Balearic Islands
The Olive Press talks to a Mallorca based surgeon who has worked tirelessly to reduce balconing deaths among British nationals
EXPLAINED: What you need to know about rules for electric scooters in Spain’s Mallorca
NEW rules have now been imposed for scooter riders following an increase in accidents and fines. There were 700 fines in Palma alone, up until
Balearics bounce back: Regional president puts rosy glow on post-pandemic recovery
THE Balearics president Francina Armengol has told the regional parliament that the Islands are bouncing back and will achieve a full economic and employment recovery
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
David Lynch and Pharrell Williams team up to open nightclub and beach restaurant in Spain’s Ibiza
While the artsy club and cocktail bar is something to behold, these peculiarities have been teamed up by a Balearic-themed restaurant
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
From Somerset to Menorca: Extraordinary art centre opens in Spain’s Balearic Islands
The 40,000 square metre island is only a short boat ride from Mahon and now home to an extraordinary art centre featuring works by acclaimed
Two American tourists fall to their deaths while rock climbing without ropes in Spain’s Mallorca
TWO men from the USA fell to their death whilst rock climbing without a rope in Cala Mitjana and Cala Sa Nau coves in Portocolom.Â
IN PICS: It’s a hat-trick as International Hat Week kicks off in Spain’s Mallorca
THE third International Hat Week will be held in Artà this year following the success of last year’s event in Palma. Despite Covid, organisers of
‘Poor pay and working conditions’: Ambulances go on strike across Spain’s Balearic Islands
Those working in the sector say their salaries have been frozen for more than three years and that they do not reflect the current reality
Gang of 15 youths violently attack man in Mallorca street to steal just €10 and a mobile phone
A man was beaten and robbed in Palma by fifteen youths for €10 and a mobile phone Police are investigating the attack in Palma after
Joy as Europe’s most critically endangered seabird spotted nesting off coast of Spain’s Ibiza
Environmentalists confirmed that at least 10 pairs of the Balearic Shearwater were seen nesting on the islet of Es Vedranell
Temporary terrazas make way for car parking in Mallorca’s Palma with loosening of COVID restrictions on restaurant dining
It’s a step towards a return to normality as indoor capacity will be increased for hospitality venues, helping to create more parking in Palma on
Art fills the streets of Palma in Spain’s Mallorca for Nit de l’Art festival
FOR four days the centre of Palma will be turned into a huge art gallery with paintings, sculptures and photography on display throughout the City
DAMP SQUIB: Holiday season to end early in Spain’s downmarket resort of Magaluf
MANY hotels in Magaluf are set to close for the season within two weeks as reduced bookings means it’s not worth keeping them open. But
Passengers panic over ‘funny smell’ delaying flight from Spain’s Ibiza to Manchester
The airline later said the commotion was down to a 'nervous' flyer
Ibiza loosens restrictions as airport revealed as ONLY one in Spain to recover pre-COVID-19 traffic this summer
From Wednesday September 15, social interactions between people that do not live together can take place at night
Three British expats investigated in €50 million international fraud ring based in Spain’s Mallorca
AT least three British expats are under investigation into the €50 million fraud case following police raids across Mallorca. The British landlord of a crew