ISLAND SHAME: Balearic Islands have highest domestic abuse rate in Spain 55 women have been murdered by their partner across Spain so far in 2019 23 Dec, 2019 @ 09:00 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Police among 35 to be prosecuted over ‘cocaine and prostitutes favours’ for infamous club owner Tolo ‘King of the Night’ Cursach in Spain’s Mallorca They are accused of partying with prostitutes in Cursach’s numerous nightclubs including Tito’s in Palma 22 Dec, 2019 @ 14:17 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
Amanda Butler’s Christmas has come early, with the election of Boris Johnson helping Mallorca’s property market get moving again I guess Boris really was the best outcome with at least one decision being firm 22 Dec, 2019 @ 10:00 Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Lead·Mallorca·Property
The sunny weather in Spain is what we’re all here for, but back at our homes can make a breeding ground for black mould, writes medical columnist Jeremy Kenton One of the disadvantages of living in a beautiful climate in Spain is humidity and moisture in the summer, and even in the winter. We 21 Dec, 2019 @ 17:42 Costa Blanca·Health·Mallorca
BREXIT IS DONE: UK Ambassador says healthcare and rights will be ‘protected’ under withdrawal deal in Olive Press TV roundup Dec 13-20 20 Dec, 2019 @ 18:15 Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Politics
Spain’s Rafael Nadal caps off successful 2019 with ‘Silver Medal’ award from top Guardia Civil bosses A proud Nadal was pictured accepting his honour in front of top Guardia Civil bosses at a ceremony in his native Mallorca 20 Dec, 2019 @ 16:53 Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca
Leading MEP supports EU citizenship for British expats in Spain as Brexit date looms AN MEP has come out in strong defence of British expats in Europe ahead of Britain’s planned departure from the bloc next month. Guy Verhofstadt, 19 Dec, 2019 @ 17:54 Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Politics
REVEALED: Young people in Spain hoping to leave home will have to spend over 94% of their salary on rent PEOPLE under 30 in Spain have to spend more than 94% of their salary to live alone, shocking new figures have revealed. According to the 19 Dec, 2019 @ 17:14 Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Property
How will British travellers flying to Spain’s Malaga and Palma de Mallorca be affected by Brexit? From new barriers to special baggage reclaim areas, hotspots like Palma de Mallorca and Malaga were feared to be among the most affected 16 Dec, 2019 @ 15:47 Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·Politics
WARNING: Do not do THIS while eating prawns in Spain A health body has sounded the alarm over high levels of cadmium (Cd) in the crustacean 16 Dec, 2019 @ 12:20 Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca
WATCH: ‘Mass suicide’ – expat campaign groups react to UK general election on Olive Press TV roundup Dec 6-13 13 Dec, 2019 @ 19:11 Costa Blanca·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics
PET-XIT: British expats’ pets facing travel ‘nightmare’ as vet on Spain’s Costa del Sol warns of no-deal Brexit fallout It comes after Boris Johnson's Conservative party won a healthy majority in the UK general election last night, paving the way for a quick and 13 Dec, 2019 @ 14:40 Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·Politics
SLICE IS RIGHT: Experts reveal the best-tasting jamon you can buy from Spain’s supermarkets – from as little as €9 Experts have tested the DNA makeup of each meat product before running a taste trial, judging on aroma, flavour, texture, colour and saltiness 9 Dec, 2019 @ 19:40 Costa Blanca·Food & Drink·Lead·Mallorca
CHECK IT OUT: Virtual reality now offers FREE TOURS round your dream property for sale in Spain KEEN on a house, but unsure if it’s worth the air miles for a viewing? Virtual reality property tours have arrived on Spain’s Costa Blanca 9 Dec, 2019 @ 12:44 Costa Blanca·Mallorca·Property
As Boris Johnson sets his sights on No 10, Amanda Butler looks towards the sale of one of Mallorca’s grandest homes Having performed a market appraisal, I would have valued it last year somewhere in the region of €9m 8 Dec, 2019 @ 16:47 Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Mallorca·Property
OPINION: Mallorca’s crackdown on troublesome tourists targets the wrong people and it is Spain’s local businesses who will suffer The new rules will allow authorities to issue hefty fines to hotels and bars 7 Dec, 2019 @ 17:33 Mallorca
All inclusive holidays at British tourist destinations to be BANNED by government in Spain’s Mallorca The crackdown focuses on Magaluf, Playa de Palma and Sant Antoni 7 Dec, 2019 @ 16:37 Lead·Mallorca
British expats left at risk of flooding by officials in Spain’s Mallorca say they ‘wish’ they’d never moved The couple moved to the Baearic isle three years ago 7 Dec, 2019 @ 10:30 Lead·Mallorca·National News
RIP: Dog shot and dragged along road by owner in viral video in Spain dies as 180,000 sign petition to punish sick hunter (SIGN IT HERE) Alma, as she was later named by carers, died from her injuries at an animal clinic in Lugo Galicia 5 Dec, 2019 @ 10:00 Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News
15 new ‘most beautiful’ towns in Spain you MUST add to your travel bucket list in 2020 THERE’S nothing better than finding a hidden gem that transports you to ‘the real Spain.’Â From hilltop pueblos to unreported foodie hotspots, there’s still huge 5 Dec, 2019 @ 08:30 Cadiz·Costa Blanca·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·Travel News
WATCH: Dog shot, beaten and dragged along road by its neck by sick hunter in Spain just after having puppies (WARNING: Distressing images) A HUNTER in Spain has been filmed dragging his dog along the road by its neck after allegedly shooting and beating her to within an 3 Dec, 2019 @ 08:30 Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca·National News
Police in Spain arrest 33 over Mallorca-wide cocaine, MDMA and hash empire that carried fake shotguns and buried €38,000 at farm A Dutch group in mainland Spain supplied the drugs, which a driver smuggled through the Port of Alcudia using secret cavities underneath his car 1 Dec, 2019 @ 11:36 Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca
WATCH: How Spain is central to EU’s €30 BILLION cocaine and narcotics market as new report warns of increasing violence from ruthless European gangs Despite record seizures this year, trafficking inside containers destined for European ports is still the most common transport method 28 Nov, 2019 @ 13:05 Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·National News
Relatives of young woman who drowned while at learning difficulties centre in Mallorca’s Palma vow to continue their fight for justice Three of the carers at the beleaguered school have been cleared of manslaughter, but an appeal made by the family is ongoing 22 Nov, 2019 @ 14:27 Lead·Mallorca
Michelin Star Awards 2020 sees Spain and Portugal get 19 additional Stars The other seven Mallorcan restaurants with eight stars between them have stayed the same as last year, including British expat Marc Fosh in Palma and 21 Nov, 2019 @ 13:27 Lead·Mallorca
Court in Spain BANS Ryanair’s ‘abusive’ hand luggage fees RYANAIR’S policy of charging a fee for hand luggage is ‘abusive’ and can no longer be applied in Spain, a court ruled today. The decision 20 Nov, 2019 @ 21:13 Costa Blanca·Lead·Mallorca·Travel News