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Boris Becker’s former estate on Spain’s Mallorca is bought by German businessman

A BUSINESSMAN from southern Germany has bought Boris Becker's former Mallorca estate. The new owner- who wishes to remain anonymous- told the German newspaper Bild...

Drunk tourist bites off part of hotel security guard’s finger in Spain’s Mallorca

A POLISH tourist has been arrested after biting off part of a hotel security guard's finger in Mallorca. The 35-year-old drunk struck at the Sahara...

Arsonist starts six fires damaging 12 cars and office building facade in Spain’s Mallorca

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for starting six fires in Porreres in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The blazes...

Two British tourists beat up Magaluf hotel security guard in Spain’s Mallorca

A MAGALUF hotel security guard was beaten up by two British tourists after refusing them entry in the early hours of Friday morning. The men...

Academics from Balearics and Vigo universities in Spain visit Gibraltar to promote its language

ACADEMICS from two of Spain’s universities have visited Gibraltar to discuss research of its unique language and literature. Professors Elena Seoane from the University of...

Graffiti vandal gets stung with big penalty for defacing historic train station in Spain’s Mallorca

A MAN who daubed graffiti on the front of Mallorca's historic Soller railway station has been convicted of a crime against historical heritage. The station...

Habitual criminal breaches restraining order banning him from Palma in Spain’s Mallorca

A HABITUAL criminal, who was banned from entering Palma, breached the restraining order after just five days to steal a pair of trainers. 46-year-old Bartolome...

British teacher says she’s barred from full-time public school jobs since Brexit on Spain’s Mallorca

A BRITISH teacher in Mallorca says she's being discriminated against since Brexit because she's not an EU citizen and is taking the matter to...

Scientists find evidence of prehistoric drug use on Spain’s Menorca 

RESEARCHERS have found that civilizations on Menorca were using hallucinogenic drugs as far back as 3,000 years ago. The findings are based on analysis...

Brothel raided by police to arrest ‘madame’ who exploited women on Spain’s Mallorca

A 43-year-old Argentinian brothel owner in the Pere Garau district of Palma has been arrested for crimes relating to prostitution and infringing labour laws. The...

Doctors union predicts ‘chaotic’ summer caused by staff shortages and big tourist influx to Spain’s Balearic Islands

THE Balearic Islands Medical Union has predicted a 'chaotic' summer for hospitals and primary care facilities in the region. Union president, Miguel Lazaro, says there...

Bars and restaurants could close due to Palma’s Paseo Maritimo revamp works on Spain’s Mallorca

BUSINESSES in Palma's Paseo Maritimo area- which is undergoing a major conversion to a boulevard- say they are struggling to survive as people are...

Gang strips new air conditioners out of renovated hotel on Spain’s Mallorca

THE Guardia Civil in Santanyi have arrested three men for stealing 18 brand-new air conditioning units. The crew struck at a hotel that is undergoing...

New road barrier laid down to stop traffic jams caused by illegal parking at Spain’s Mallorca airport

A red and white plastic barrier has been installed along the road to the entrance to Mallorca's Palma airport to stop illegal parking that...

British tourist arrested for attempted murder after driving into two people on Spain’s Mallorca

A BRITISH tourist, 29, has been arrested in Magaluf for attempted murder after deliberately driving into two people he had argued with earlier on...

Foreign home buyers reach record levels in Spain

FOREIGN property buyers accounted for 88,858 home purchases in Spain last year- up by 45% on 2021 figures. The College of Registrars says deals struck...

Man barricades himself in room and threatens to set fire to hospital in Spain’s Mallorca

A MAN threatened to set fire to the Son Llatzer hospital in Palma after hearing he was going to lose custody rights to his...

Delivery company removed after thousands of fine-notification letters get dumped in Spain’s Mallorca

PALMA council will use a new company to notify people about fines after the current contractor CI Postal didn't deliver notifications on time or...

REVEALED: Where UK businesses are investing the most in Spain

THE Madrid region was the most popular part of Spain for British investment during the first nine months of 2022 according to figures produced...

Fraudster lies about advance payment to enjoy free stays in hotels on Spain’s Mallorca

A conman duped three Palma hotels out of over €3,000 by falsely claiming he'd paid beforehand. The fraudster used online reservation sites and produced fake...

Rain and snow storms batter Mallorca and rest of Spain’s Balearic Islands

STORM Juliette has left significant amounts and rain and snow in the Balaeric Islands with power cuts and closed roads causing problems in Mallorca,...

Spain’s Mallorca plays host again to one of the country’s biggest fairs

ONE of Spain's biggest fairs- the Ram fair- returns to Mallorca this Friday and runs until April 16. Son Fusteret in Palma will once again...

Economic growth is higher than predicted in Spain’s Balearic Islands

ECONOMIC growth in the Balearic Islands last year was higher than predicted by the regional government. Labour Minister, Iago Negueruela, said on Thursday that growth...

Robbers who stole Rolex watch from elderly man on Mallorca street in Spain are caught by police

TWO members of a Mallorca robbery gang have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Palma and Barcelona, with a third person still at...

Spain’s Mallorca launches €1 million fund to help younger people get an independent start in life

MALLORCA council has launched an aid plan to help younger people looking to start an independent life away from their family home. A €1 million...

Two thieves jailed for 14 years after committing four robberies in a day in Spain’s Mallorca

TWO Mallorca robbers have been jailed for 14 years after staging four hold-ups in less than a day in April 2022. The men- with a...

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