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Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success

The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s

22 Dec, 2017 @ 14:15

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

CURSACH CASE: Key witness arrested while ‘King of the Night’ stays in prison

A KEY witness in the Tolo Cursach case has been arrested for falsely accusing police officers. Known as the ‘madame’, she originally told Judge Penalva

22 Dec, 2017 @ 12:30

Crime & Law·Mallorca

Gifts from the depth: historic treasure found off Mallorca’s coast

Christmas might be associated with gold, frankincense and myrrh, but a different kind of treasure has been found in the waters off Mallorca. Discovered in

22 Dec, 2017 @ 08:35

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Mallorca

Another stunning and rare photo of Mallorca from the mainland

EVERY so often when the skies are clear, Mallorca can be seen from the Catalan capital of Barcelona. Between the storms and clouds that have

21 Dec, 2017 @ 09:02

Entertainment·Mallorca·Travel News

Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote

OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight. Shockingly,

19 Dec, 2017 @ 13:25

Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Politics

WATCH OUT: Million euro Rolex raid

AUDACIOUS thieves have stolen over one million euros worth of watches. It took just two minutes for the gang to raid the jewellers in Portals

18 Dec, 2017 @ 10:42

Crime & Law·Mallorca

The Olive Press newspaper stands tall around Mallorca

THE Olive Press newspaper is already all around the island with over 400 distribution spots. But now it’s more visual than ever with over a

17 Dec, 2017 @ 17:56

La Cultura·Mallorca

Legendary British band performing in Palma

BRITISH extreme metal band Napalm Death are playing at Palma’s Es Gremi theatre Sunday. The Birmingham punk group led by Mark ‘Barney’ Greenway have been

17 Dec, 2017 @ 12:55

Celebrity·Entertainment·Mallorca

Time running out to renew Palma parking permits

OVER 17,700 residents in the ORA areas of Palma have until January 31 to renew parking permits. Residents who have had accidents or incidents over

16 Dec, 2017 @ 17:07

La Cultura·Mallorca

The gift of learning from Palma’s newest language school, Treffpunkt

PALMA’S newest language school is one for the books; Treffpunkt is German for meeting point, and the school sure lives up to the name. The

16 Dec, 2017 @ 11:51

Education·La Cultura·Mallorca

Arrest made for receiving illegal drugs through the mail

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Ibiza for alleged drug trafficking through the postal system. The suspect received a suspicious package that when tested

15 Dec, 2017 @ 17:37

Crime & Law·Mallorca

British citizens’ rights group releases its demands ahead of phase two negotiations

The EU and UK must ensure the rights of British citizens living elsewhere in the EU, leading citizens’ rights campaign group British in Europe has

15 Dec, 2017 @ 15:42

Lead·Mallorca·Politics

Large marijuana growing operation discovered inside Manacor home

AN ARREST has been made in Manacor after policed raided a suspicious house, finding 221 marijuana plants, along with an entire set-up for indoor growing

15 Dec, 2017 @ 11:28

Crime & Law·Mallorca

Conservative party rebels inflict embarrassing Brexit defeat on Theresa May

THERESA May suffered a major blow to her Brexit plans after pro-European Conservatives supported legislation giving parliament a full vote on any Brexit deal before

14 Dec, 2017 @ 19:31

Lead·Mallorca·Politics

‘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,

14 Dec, 2017 @ 15:43

Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Columnists·Mallorca·Property

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Dec, 2017 @ 17:30

Environment·Mallorca

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Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success

CURSACH CASE: Key witness arrested while ‘King of the Night’ stays in prison

Gifts from the depth: historic treasure found off Mallorca’s coast

Another stunning and rare photo of Mallorca from the mainland

Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote

WATCH OUT: Million euro Rolex raid

The Olive Press newspaper stands tall around Mallorca

Legendary British band performing in Palma

Time running out to renew Palma parking permits

The gift of learning from Palma’s newest language school, Treffpunkt

Arrest made for receiving illegal drugs through the mail

British citizens’ rights group releases its demands ahead of phase two negotiations

Large marijuana growing operation discovered inside Manacor home

Conservative party rebels inflict embarrassing Brexit defeat on Theresa May

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

Laundromat in hot water as soapy bubbles contaminate streams and wells

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

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

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

Palma celebrates diversity and immigration with a week of activites

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

Tramuntana mountains set the scene for photo contest

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

Palma street artists need license to perform

FELIZ NAVIDAD: Spanish royal family send out official Christmas card

Storm Ana continues to thrash Mallorca from the South

PM Pedro Sanchez makes Mar Menor look like ‘Third World’ with 100,000 residents still without drinking water after nine days

Spain wants to fine music festival bosses who ban fans from bringing their own food and drink

Fake cosmetician scars patient’s face after botched procedure in Alicante

IN PICS: ‘Poppy Appeal’ on Costa Blanca launched at Royal British Legion parade in Benidorm

Spain wants EU to stop twice-yearly clock changes because it ‘no longer makes sense’