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‘Tis the season for reflection, writes property expert Amanda Butler

AS has long been predicted, the property market in Mallorca appears to be following the dynamics of other premium locations across the globe including London, Barcelona, New York and Paris. With the

14 Dec, 2017 @ 15:43

Laundromat in hot water as soapy bubbles contaminate streams and wells

SAMPLES from 20 Soller water wells are being tested for suspected contaminants from a local laundromat. A stream passing through Biniali was tested 18 months ago to determine if the laundromat discharge

14 Dec, 2017 @ 10:56

Crime & Law·Environment·Mallorca

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Mallorca can make you fall back in love with December, writes Lesley Keith

CAN you believe we are in December, seriously, where does the time go? It seems like it was only a few days ago I was swooning in the heat and yet here

13 Dec, 2017 @ 16:09

Columnists·Mallorca

Malaga province birth rates at lowest in a decade as Spain’s population shrinks further

THE birth rate in Malaga province is at its lowest for a decade. In the first six months of this year there were 6,728 births compared to 7,131 last year. It is

13 Dec, 2017 @ 11:02

Health·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

Spain to declare pets as ‘beings’ and not ‘objects’ in landmark ruling

THE Partido Popular will submit a change to the country’s civil code today to declare pets as ‘beings’ rather then ‘objects’. The change will protect animals and recognise that they have their

13 Dec, 2017 @ 10:47

La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Palma celebrates diversity and immigration with a week of activites

Some 9,000 Palma residents moved out of the diverse city in 2016. According to the councillor for equality and civic rights, 35 percent of those who left the capital moved out of

13 Dec, 2017 @ 09:04

La Cultura·Mallorca

Authorities still searching for missing person dragged out to sea in Mallorca

On Monday the seas were too rough to conduct a search, according to Calvia's Protección Civil, however, the Guardia Civil continued to fly over the area where the person was thought to

12 Dec, 2017 @ 17:10

Lead·Mallorca·Nature

Tramuntana mountains set the scene for photo contest

STUNNING photos win awards at the first photography contest of the Tramuntana mountains. In total 20 awards were given, with one grand winner in each of the five categories all focusing on the Serra

12 Dec, 2017 @ 16:00

La Cultura·Mallorca·Nature

Half of Ryanair pilots in Ireland to go on strike five days before Christmas, Germans say strikes can be expected ‘at any time’

MORE than half of pilots in Ireland will go on a one-day strike on Wednesday December 20, their union has confirmed today. A majority of members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association

12 Dec, 2017 @ 15:49

Business & Finance·Lead·Mallorca·National News·Travel News

Palma street artists need license to perform

PALMA street artists and performers will soon need a license to work in the capitol. Those who wish to to perform music or magic, or sell goods or artwork will need approval

12 Dec, 2017 @ 10:28

La Cultura·Mallorca

FELIZ NAVIDAD: Spanish royal family send out official Christmas card

THE Spanish royal family have wished their loved ones Feliz Navidad with their annual Christmas card. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia stand beside their daughters Princess Leonor, 12 and Sofía, 10,

12 Dec, 2017 @ 10:03

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Storm Ana continues to thrash Mallorca from the South

STORM Ana has caused over 50 incidents across the Balearic Islands from strong winds, heavy rains and forceful waves. The islands are still on orange alert, with 50 calls to 112 services

11 Dec, 2017 @ 17:30

Environment·Mallorca

Prison officer found dead under car in Mallorca

A DEAD man was found with his head and parts of his shoulders trapped under a vehicle on Ramón Muntaner street in Palma on Sunday at 6am. The unnamed man fell from

11 Dec, 2017 @ 14:13

Crime & Law·Mallorca

Perfect ten: Mallorca remains a foodie paradise

MALLORCAN restaurants have held on to their ten Michelin stars. Chef Fernando Pérez Arellano’s Zaranda in Es Capdellá continues to be the island’s only two star establishment for the third year running.

11 Dec, 2017 @ 12:55

Food & Drink·Mallorca

Four arrested in Malaga as international drug smuggling ring busted

FOUR people have been arrested in Malaga as part of a Guardia Civil investigation into drug smuggling. The operation, entitled ‘Banca Latvia’, came about after an individual was arrested in February in

11 Dec, 2017 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Rafael Nadal: Knee-d for speed

RAFAEL NADAL has said he had to give up water sports because of his bad knees. The Mallorca tennis ace has suffered from knee problems for much of his professional tennis career. His

11 Dec, 2017 @ 08:30

Health·Mallorca·Sport

Person feared killed by huge waves in Mallorca as Storm Ana brings severe travel and weather warnings across Spain

ONE person is missing in Mallorca after Storm Ana began to cause devastation across Spain. Maritime Rescue are searching for the individual who is believed to have been dragged out to sea

10 Dec, 2017 @ 20:54

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

ON YOUR HIKE: Rental rises causing sudden changes

HUNDREDS of residents are leaving their homes as rents are rising. Claims of residents needing assistance in housing rights and rehousing aid have soared, according to local consumer associations. Demand has risen

10 Dec, 2017 @ 15:19

Mallorca·Property

Floods, howling winds and power outages expected across Spain tomorrow as cyclone hits Europe

A HUGE storm is set to hit Spain and western Europe later Sunday into Monday with winds strong enough to cause power outages, travel disruptions and localized damage. The storm, named Cyclone

9 Dec, 2017 @ 19:46

Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

Load of bull

BULLFIGHTERS can kill again on Mallorca. It comes after the constitutional court suspended the Balearic law against the mistreatment of animals, which was approved last July. But now the law, which banned

9 Dec, 2017 @ 14:31

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Mallorca

Tax haven

SOME 80% of projects being financed by the tourism tax are already underway, while two have already been completed. Since the tax began in July 2016, €94 million has been collected and

9 Dec, 2017 @ 09:15

Environment·Mallorca

Menorca beach ranks on best in the world

A MENORCA beach has made the list of the worlds best beaches for its white sands and blue waters. Only six beaches in Europe made the top 50, and Menorca’s famous Cala

8 Dec, 2017 @ 18:00

Beaches·Mallorca·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Meghan and Harry: Come back soon!

THE new royal princess is a huge fan of the Balearics. Meghan Markle spent a long holiday cruising round the islands in 2015, where she took in the sights of Palma before

8 Dec, 2017 @ 14:01

Celebrity·Mallorca

All you need to know about upcoming flight sales in Spain and Europe

2017 has not been the best year for low-cost travel. The Ryanair mass cancellation debacle and the collapse of Monarch sent prices soaring as remaining heavyweights took adavantage of the lack of

8 Dec, 2017 @ 11:09

Business & Finance·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

‘Keep calm and carry on’ is what the EU love about the Brits

THE EU admire the Brits’ ability to keep calm and carry on, by putting the kettle on, when asked what their favourite trait about British people was. Almost half of Germans, nearly

8 Dec, 2017 @ 10:43

Gibraltar·Mallorca·Other News

WAGE WAR: Costa del Sol hotels to resist pay increases for tourism staff despite boom in profits

TRADE unions in Malaga are set to negotiate for higher wages for hotel and restaurant staff. They argue the 78,000 who work in the industry deserve significant salary increases considering the historic

8 Dec, 2017 @ 10:16

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News

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