A paedophile took Madeleine McCann, not her parents
Jon Clarke analyses why her parents were not involved and recalls the shocking way he ended up accused of being involved
British campaigners in Spain blast Theresa May on Brexit citizen rights proposals
Brits living in EU shouldn't be 'sacrificial lambs', say campaigners
Mallorca expat bar owners demand crackdown on muggings by criminal gangs
Calvia problem is 'out of control', say bar owners
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
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
‘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
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
CURSACH: Like father like son
Crime boss’s son offered cash and a property in Paris to drop evidence in Cursach case THE son of ‘King of the Night’ Tolo Cursach
London protests Rajoy
DOZENS of Catalan protesters took to 10 Downing Street during a UK visit from Mariano Rajoy yesterday. The protest, organised by the Catalan Defence Committee,
Rafa Nadal stops in to visit Tiger Woods at Hero World Challenge in Bahamas
Woods came joint ninth scoring eight under par and beat the No.1 player in the world by eight strokes.
Hands off our land!
New sustainable approach to land use will see green areas reclassified A RADICAL new building ban will prevent further erosion of the islands’ valuable green
Seven migrant boats rescued in the Strait of Gibraltar in just ONE day
THE deadly Moroccan-Spanish migrant route is only increasing in popularity with the Spanish coastguard rescuing SEVEN boats on Saturday. Over 150 migrants were pulled from
Plastic Problems: Support for using plastics in port expansions
PLANS to use molten plastic slag from the waste centre to expand ports have received the backing of multiple government sectors. The Balearic Port Authority
Iberian giants set for World Cup showdown with Morocco also in Group B
THE World Cup Group stage has thrown up a few tasty draws, but none more so than in Group B where Iberian rivals Spain and
BRIT BOOM: Almost one in three Brits have visited Spain so far this year as Andalucia tourism figures soar above 10 MILLION
ANDALUCIA has seen a 10% rise in foreign tourists in the first ten months of this year compared to the same period in 2016. Some
Spain warned to brace for Arctic front bringing snow and -10C temperatures
SPANIARDS have been warned to prepare for the Arctic front bringing snow and sub-zero temperatures to much of the country today and tomorrow. The worst
IN PHOTOS: Stunning shots from international panoramic photography contest as Spain snapper wins best overall
A SPANISH photographer has won an esteemed international panoramic photography competition. The Epson International Pano Awards received more than 5,300 entries from professional and amateur
Less than a quarter of Catalans want independence from Spain as regional elections loom
LESS than a quarter of Catalans want to continue seeking independence from Spain as regional elections loom, a new poll has revealed. Just 24% of
Spain facing Jamon shortage and steep price rises following surge in Chinese demand
THE surge in Chinese demand for jamon iberico is threatening to outstrip the supply, risking steep price rises. The recent lifting of import restrictions has
Anti-terror raid in Spain aims to uncover bombs and explosives near popular holiday resort
AN ongoing terror operation in Catalunya is attempting to uncover bombs and explosives. Bomb disposal experts have been mobilised as officers and sniffer dogs search
Pumping power: Large investments in water treatment
SPANISH energy firm Acciona has secured two six-year water treatment contracts worth €11 million in the Balearic Islands. The first contract, worth €4.5 million covers
Sewer upgrade to reduce waste in Mediterranean
A MASSIVE €26 million is being spent to remedy flooding across Mallorca caused by heavy rainfall. Emaya is in charge of upgrading sewers, as well
Tramuntana ranked a favourite
THE Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is the third most popular Unesco World Heritage sites in Spain. The rugged range falls only behind the Roman
Soaring simplicity: Palma’s congress centre worth the wait
IT only took 12 years, but Palma’s Palacio de Congresos is finally open for business. The bold modern building on the Paseo MarÃtimo creates the
Cruise lines calling tourist tax illegal
THE association of cruise line companies in Europe, the CLIA, is calling the tourist tax unconstitutional and demand the government reconsider it. Next year will
Record hotel prices hit the Balearics
HOTEL prices have rocketed in the Balearics by a third in just a year. Prices have zoomed by a shocking 30% on last year’s prices,
Gypsy slum close to demolition
ALMOST half of the families that will be evicted from one of Son Banya’s largest buildings have already accepted the relocation process as well as
New budget airline routes announced from Birmingham to Malaga and Mallorca from €40
BIRMINGHAM Airport flights to Malaga and Mallorca will launch next year. Low-cost carrier Primera Air announced that direct flights will be operated daily, using Boeing
Spain to prepare exclusive aviation deal with UK to ensure British tourists keep arriving post-Brexit
SPAIN has said it will have a backup aviation deal with the UK in case of widespread disruption to air travel post-Brexit. Deputy Minister for