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Local food is on the rise as Balearic government cuts down on carbon footprint

THE BALEARIC government has agreed to prioritise local and ‘short-range’ products to improve the green footprint. In an effort to reduce CO2 emissions, the government

18 Feb, 2018 @ 11:25

Environment·Food & Drink·Mallorca

Chasing corruption: Tracking Spain’s nine biggest corruption cases in 2018

In 2017, Spain claimed 41st position in the global rankings of the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), sharing the slot with Brunei and Costa Rica with

17 Feb, 2018 @ 11:11

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News·Politics

SAVE OUR TERRACES: The Olive Press stands with Santa Catalina to save vital terrace space

THE Olive Press is backing a campaign to protect the livelihoods of dozens of expat businesses in Santa Catalina. It comes after a draconian proposed

16 Feb, 2018 @ 11:05

Food & Drink·La Cultura·Mallorca

Ryanair announces 29 new routes to Spain in time for the summer

The changes will see more flights coming from Valencia, Alicante and Sevilla as well as domestic flight paths from Sevilla to Alicante and the Canary

15 Feb, 2018 @ 11:05

Business & Finance·Environment·Lead·Mallorca·Sevilla·Travel News

Spanish Valentine’s Day alternatives

Never fear if you don’t have a date for Valentine’s this year. In Spain today hardly even registers on the love calendar, so you have

14 Feb, 2018 @ 12:25

Lead·Mallorca·Other News

INCEST map shows where sex between siblings is still legal in Europe, including Spain

AN incest map has revealed where in Europe you can still legally have sex with your siblings. Shockingly, it is still legal in Spain, France

13 Feb, 2018 @ 11:19

La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca

Andalucia the fattest region in Spain after study reveals almost 50% of Spaniards overweight

ANDALUCIA has been labelled the fattest region in Spain in a new study on obesity. The study revealed more than 47% of Spaniards aged 18

12 Feb, 2018 @ 11:23

Lead·Mallorca

Palma Film Office busy with hundreds of shoots as business only grows

PALMA Film Office has managed 217 film and photo shoots during 2017, with companies such as BMW, Cartier, H & M and American Express shooting

11 Feb, 2018 @ 13:08

Entertainment·La Cultura·Mallorca

UK Foreign Office confirms assisting Spain-based British expat held by police in Thailand since being attacked on New Year’s Eve

THE UK Foreign Office has confirmed it is assisting the family of a Spain-based British expat who was arrested by police in Thailand on New

11 Feb, 2018 @ 11:18

Cadiz·Lead·Mallorca

Palma proposes new terrace restrictions that could cripple Santa Catalina

LAST week the city of Palma proposed new and drastic measures against terrace seating in the city, removing up to 40 percent of Santa Catalina’s

9 Feb, 2018 @ 16:10

La Cultura·Mallorca

WAR IS COMING: Anti-tourism protestors in Spain vow to continue ‘war’ this summer

TOURISM haters in Spain have promised to continue their ‘war’ against holidaymakers this summer. Anti-tourism group Arran Paisos vowed to continue ‘fighting’ the affects of

9 Feb, 2018 @ 13:20

Lead·Mallorca

Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism

Formentera town hall say the draft bill will limit the number of cars in circulation and cap the number of rental cars and motorbikes.

8 Feb, 2018 @ 16:08

Environment·Health·Lead·Mallorca·Nature·Travel News

British expats in Spain one step closer to securing EU citizenship post-Brexit after landmark ruling in Netherlands

BRITISH expats will be able to fight for their EU citizenship at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after winning a landmark legal ruling. It

8 Feb, 2018 @ 12:41

Lead·Malaga·Mallorca·National News·Politics

Palma art exhibit boasts 62 local artists together for charity showcase

RIALTO Living are hosting Art Per A La Vida 2, a charity art exhibition with 62 local artists showcasing their works. Ten years after the

8 Feb, 2018 @ 11:43

La Cultura·Mallorca

REVEALED: The most watched BBC show in Spain last year

THE UK’s BBC has revealed its most popular shows in foreign countries. In Spain, it isn’t Blue Planet or the Great British Bake Off that

8 Feb, 2018 @ 11:10

Entertainment·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca

CARNIVAL TIME: Mallorca festival set to be bigger and better than any other year

REVELLERS will be out in force to celebrate Mallorca’s historical carnival – Sa Rua. Being known around the world as Pancake Day, Mardi Gras, Shrove

8 Feb, 2018 @ 10:15

La Cultura·Mallorca

wetlands Ànneres de sAlbufera de Mallorca

Mallorca’s first protected wetlands celebrates anniversary with demands for improvements

AS Mallorca’s S’Albufera natural park celebrated its 30th anniversary, the GOB demands ‘more commitment’ and a ‘critical analysis’ of the park’s situation. The park, which

7 Feb, 2018 @ 15:15

Environment·Mallorca·Nature

COIN PICAFORT: Property in Mallorca goes on the market in bitcoin, one of six in Spain

A HOUSE in Can Picafort has been put on the market with the option to buy in Bitcoin. The property is being sold on idealista.com

6 Feb, 2018 @ 13:07

Business & Finance·Mallorca·Property

AMERICAN DREAM: Former US ambassador said to be looking for a dream home on the island

HE’S credited with the reason the Obama family keep returning to Mallorca. And now, appropriately, America’s former ambassador to Spain, James Costos, is looking to

6 Feb, 2018 @ 10:53

Celebrity·Mallorca·Property

BOOMING HOTELS: Hotel sector a growing industry in the Balearics

THE hotel sector in Mallorca remains one of Spain’s most profitable, despite its seasonal nature. Over the last seven years, the average price of a

6 Feb, 2018 @ 10:47

Business & Finance·Mallorca·Travel News

END OF AN ERA: Palma’s Pacha nightclub to be dismantled

ANOTHER nail is being hammered into the coffin of the Mallorca party scene. Palma’s Pacha nightclub has closed down after inspections found multiple illegal improvements

5 Feb, 2018 @ 13:28

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Mallorca

Rocky mounds in Balearics threaten biodiversity along the coast

Some say the mounds have mystical qualities, channelling energy from visitors but with tourism figures reaching new heights, the problem shows no sign of abating.

5 Feb, 2018 @ 11:33

Environment·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

Castell del Rei vist del camí de Ternelles

FAMILY AFFAIR: Hikers must now apply for permit to access Ternelles finca

ONLY pre-registered visitors will be allowed access to Ternelles finca following a new ruling in the ongoing dispute between Pollensa town hall and the March

5 Feb, 2018 @ 10:09

La Cultura·Mallorca·Nature

Palma man has fatal fall from roof while locked out

A MAN has tragically fallen to his death from the sixth-floor of his apartment block in Mallorca. The 41-year-old realised he had locked himself out

4 Feb, 2018 @ 13:03

Mallorca

Painter, who sketched Lady Gaga and Scarlett Johansson, avoids jail sentence for multi-million tax avoidance

THE purchase of a home in Mallorca and another in Barcelona have led to the conviction of one of Mallorca’s most famous artists. Domingo Zapata

3 Feb, 2018 @ 12:38

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Mallorca·Property

Massive collection of stuffed African animals recovered by joint-task force in Mallorca

A MAN has been arrested for trying to sell an incredible number of African hunting ‘trophies’ in Mallorca. In one of the largest seizures of

3 Feb, 2018 @ 10:19

Crime & Law·Mallorca·Nature

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Local food is on the rise as Balearic government cuts down on carbon footprint

Chasing corruption: Tracking Spain’s nine biggest corruption cases in 2018

SAVE OUR TERRACES: The Olive Press stands with Santa Catalina to save vital terrace space

Ryanair announces 29 new routes to Spain in time for the summer

Spanish Valentine’s Day alternatives

INCEST map shows where sex between siblings is still legal in Europe, including Spain

Andalucia the fattest region in Spain after study reveals almost 50% of Spaniards overweight

Palma Film Office busy with hundreds of shoots as business only grows

UK Foreign Office confirms assisting Spain-based British expat held by police in Thailand since being attacked on New Year’s Eve

Palma proposes new terrace restrictions that could cripple Santa Catalina

WAR IS COMING: Anti-tourism protestors in Spain vow to continue ‘war’ this summer

Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism

British expats in Spain one step closer to securing EU citizenship post-Brexit after landmark ruling in Netherlands

Palma art exhibit boasts 62 local artists together for charity showcase

REVEALED: The most watched BBC show in Spain last year

CARNIVAL TIME: Mallorca festival set to be bigger and better than any other year

Mallorca’s first protected wetlands celebrates anniversary with demands for improvements

COIN PICAFORT: Property in Mallorca goes on the market in bitcoin, one of six in Spain

AMERICAN DREAM: Former US ambassador said to be looking for a dream home on the island

BOOMING HOTELS: Hotel sector a growing industry in the Balearics

END OF AN ERA: Palma’s Pacha nightclub to be dismantled

Rocky mounds in Balearics threaten biodiversity along the coast

FAMILY AFFAIR: Hikers must now apply for permit to access Ternelles finca

Palma man has fatal fall from roof while locked out

Painter, who sketched Lady Gaga and Scarlett Johansson, avoids jail sentence for multi-million tax avoidance

Massive collection of stuffed African animals recovered by joint-task force in Mallorca

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias issues statement to deny sex abuse allegations

Spain’s environment minister warns of ‘alarming increase’ in hate speech towards the country’s weather forecasters

Spain to launch €120 billion sovereign wealth fund to boost sectors such as housing and national security

ON THIS DAY: Spain’s biggest football fan and a disgraced royal in-law were born – and Goya began a masterpiece

Madrid’s El Prado must-see exhibitions in 2026 – from Austrian queens of Spain to early photographers and a De Madrazo sketchbook