Mallorca to host almost 100 speakers from around the world for island congress
A MASSIVE group of 95 speakers will come together for the Smart Island World Congress in Calvia on April 23. They will talk about a
Protests held over contaminated ‘brown water’ on Mallorca beach
A GROUP of neighbours has protested over contamination of one of the island’s most popular bathing spots. Dozens held up placards to demand action after
Outrage after Mallorcan drug death driver arrested THREE times previously
THE driver of a Porsche Cayenne who ran over nine German cyclists – killing one – has three times been caught for taking drugs before.
EXCLUSIVE: Mallorca in shock after spate of brutal cat killings
RESIDENTS are demanding action after a spate of shootings left three cats dead and at least three seriously injured. Police are now probing the shootings
Stormy seas! Protesters gather to oppose cruise ship arrival in Palma
PROTESTERS gathered as the largest cruise ship in the world, the Symphony of the Seas, arrived in Palma on its maiden voyage. The Royal Caribbean
Four Brit expats busted for paying with fake money in Spain
They have reportedly spent 'some time' in Magaluf, using fake €20 and €50 notes in bars and restaurants
Man in Spain caught on camera having sex with HORSES ‘used himself and objects’ to abuse animals
A MAN in Spain has been caged after being caught on tape having sex with horses. The twisted suspect was caught in the act after
Cruise Control! Australian duo takes home crown at Mallorca Olympic sailing event
AUSTRALIAN world champions Mat Belcher and Will Ryan received the highest accolade in the 49th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar sailing contest. The nautical pair took
WINE & DINE: 5-course pairing menu with Mallorcan wines at Palma’s Fulla d’Ostra
FULLA D’Ostra in Santa Catalina is hosting a special gourmet five-course pairing menu with top Mallorcan wines. From grilled octopus to vegan tartar, every dish
‘Don’t feed the monster’ campaign going strong as wipes are causing serious damage to sewer systems
A CAMPAIGN titled ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ has spread across Mallorca, aiming to prevent wipes from being flushed down toilets and washed up on shores.
Just the ticket! Palma car finally towed after clocking up almost €30,000 of fines
ITS existence had reached mythical status for the parking attendants at the Plaza Bisbe Berenguer Palou in Palma. Now finally a vehicle which had been
British tourist in hospital after 20 foot Magaluf balcony plunge
A BRITISH holidaymaker is believed to be seriously injured after falling off a second-floor balcony in Magaluf. It is believed to be the first perilous
Tourist tirade about use of Catalan in Mallorcan church divides internet
A TOURIST from Granada has become an internet sensation after ranting about the use of Catalan during a Mallorquin church service. The unnamed woman fulminated
Arrests made after Spain company found to be selling ‘nauseating’ expired meat
THREE men have been arrested in PolÃgono de Marratxà after they were discovered selling salmonella infused meat across Mallorca. Police discovered 50 tonnes of expired
Mallorcan rapper Valtonyc sentenced to three and half years over incendiary lyrics
A SA POBLA rapper has been sentenced to three and half years in prison over the inflammatory nature of his lyrics. Josep Miquel Arenas Beltran,
The Brits are coming! Study finds Mallorca is favourite summer destination
THREE Mallorca resorts have emerged as preferred holiday destinations for Brits this summer. A study carried out by Lastminute.com found that Magaluf was the fourth
Further blow for Cursach as Megapark capacity reduced by half
THERE was more bad news for disgraced nightlife magnate Tolo Cursach this week. Megapark, marketed as Europe’s largest beer garden, will have its capacity slashed
Former Catalan police chief to face trial over independence referendum
THE former head of the Catalan police will stand trial for his role in Catalunya’s independence referendum, the Spanish High Court has ruled. Josep Lluis
Fresh Prince of Bel Air video wins Nottingham pupils free trip to Mallorca
A GROUP of Year 6 pupils has won an all expenses paid holiday to Mallorca after filming their own version of The Fresh Prince of
MAKES YOU SICK! Record fine for fake holiday sickness claim for young couple in UK
A BRITISH couple have been ordered to pay a record fine for their fake holiday sickness claim. Liverpool couple Chelsea Devine, 21 and Jamie Melling,
Woman in €28,000 debt after leaving vehicle in Spanish car park for NINE years
A WOMAN who left her car parked for nine years is €28,000 in debt. Inmaculada M, parked her blue Volvo in the underground carpark of
British cyclist dies after being struck by suspected drink-driver in Spain
The man reportedly died instantly on Easter Sunday
SNATCHING SUSPICIONS: Warning to parents as multiple children almost kidnapped
POLICE have sent out a warning after two attempted kidnappings in Mallorca. A teenager in Palma was approached by a man who suggested he would
THEY’RE COMING! As the weather heats up watch out for the scuttling cucarachas, writes Lesley Keith
WELL this is more like it, some sunshine and actual warmth. There’s mad panic all around as pools are cleaned, beaches prepared and restaurants refurbed
Entire island in Spain bought by British family for €255 sold for €18 MILLION
The island is a protected nature reserve
STAR BUY: New international interests in the Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca
A UNIVERSITY in Saudi Arabia and a hotel group are both showing interest in acquiring one of Mallorca’s most unusual buildings. Both are currently in