James Bond inspired by iconic expat and British spy Alan Hillgarth who lived in Mallorca
The author confessed ‘the Bond character is a compound of all the secret agents I knew'
Lightning strike kills two tourists on Mallorca beach in Spain
A lightning strike killed two tourists on a Mallorca beach on Thursday. The double tragedy happened shortly at around 3.40 pm on Cala Mesquida in
Local bars have rallied round to help a taxi driver who was beaten up by two British thugs
GABRIEL Fabian Callero was viciously punched to the ground and repeatedly kicked in the head after he remonstrated with the duo for climbing on top
Young victim in viral bullying video overwhelmed with support and birthday wishes from celebrities in Spain
A boy in Mallorca who was bullied by classmates during a summer camp has been inundated with messages of support from celebrities and sports stars
Mallorca has Spain’s most expensive area for property rentals
CALVIA on Mallorca has overhauled long-time leader Barcelona as the costliest municipality in Spain for property rentals. The Balearic Islands as a whole are also
Spain’s Air Europa announces big Boeing fleet modernisation
SPAIN’S Air Europa will receive 15 long-and short-haul aircraft in a major fleet modernisation programme. Air Europa will bring in five Boeing 787-9s and 10
Tourists attacked after chasing female bag snatchers from Mallorca beach in Spain
TWO foreign tourists chased after two female robbers who snatched their bags from Palma beach on Monday. The women, aged 32 and 34, stole the
September tourist numbers set for record high on Spain’s Mallorca
MALLORCA’S tourist industry is predicting a record September with arrivals set to exceed those recorded in the same month three years ago. The key indicator
EXCLUSIVE: Magaluf taxi driver beaten up by Brits in Spain’s Mallorca reveals horror injuries that will plague him for life
A TAXI driver who was viciously assaulted by a British holidaymaker in Mallorca has revealed how his soldier attacker has left him maimed for life.
WATCH: Massive storm on Menorca brings hailstones the size of golf balls
A SUDDEN summer storm saw hailstones the size of golfballs fall on the Spanish island of Menorca on Thursday causing damage to cars and buildings.
Danish tourist tries to run over police officer before escape bid from Palma de Mallorca airport in Spain
A 33-year-old Danish tourist has been arrested at Palma de Mallorca airport after trying to run over a police officer. The Guardia Civil detained him
Santa Ponsa: Spectacular new build 5 bedroom villa with large pool and sea views for sale in Mallorca, €4,250,000
This newly built villa is located in Santa Ponsa in the southwest of Mallorca and is part of the municipality of Calvia. Santa Ponsa is
Palmanova property: Designer penthouse in new residential complex in Mallorca for €1,050,000
Palmanova is probably one of the true gems of the Med. Palmanova is located in the southwest of the island, belongs to the municipality of
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Tourist train flips over injuring 11 holidaymakers including four children on Spain’s Mallorca
AN EYEWITNESS has told the Olive Press that a tourist train crossing the resort of Santanyl on Mallorca was going too fast when it flipped
Wheeled marauder: Wheelchair-bound Dutchman mugs German tourist in Spain’s Palma de Mallorca
A DISABLED Dutchman stalked two German tourists then punched one in the face and stole his wallet before racing away at high speed in his
IN PICS: F1 driver George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero share holiday snaps in Mallorca
FORMULA 1 driver George Russell is enjoying a leisurely holiday in the southwest of Mallorca. The 24-year old Mercedes team driver is taking his summer
Gloves off: Martial arts champ Conor McGregor snapped relaxing in Mallorca
SUPERSTAR mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has been relaxing in Mallorca The Irishman has posted some pictures on his official Instagram account training at
IN PICS: Three generation of Spanish royalty spotted on a girls’ night out in Palma
Queen Letizia, King Felipe VI and their daughters have been staying at the Marivent palace for their traditional summer holiday. But while Felipe flew to
Easyjet pilots in Spain to start series of weekend strikes
EASYJET pilots in Spain will start a series of weekend strikes on Friday in a row over pay and conditions. Unions want a return to
Michael Schumacher and family to move to Spain’s Mallorca
F1 LEGEND Michael Schumacher and his family are to move to Mallorca to start a new life. The seven-time world champion was left paralysed and
Video of horse collapsing pulling carriage in Mallorca heat reignites calls for ban across Spain
A DISTRESSING video showing a horse collapsing during the heat of the day in Mallorca has reignited calls for a ban on the tourist carriages.
British tourist fined for exposing himself to teenage girl at Mallorca hotel pool in Spain
A British man, 50, has been fined €960 for exposing himself to a 17-year-old girl at a Mallorca hotel swimming pool. The man appeared before
British tourist arrested over rape of UK holidaymaker on Spain’s Mallorca
A British man in his early 20’s has been arrested over the alleged rape of a female UK holidaymaker at a Magaluf hotel. Calvia’s Guardia
British tourist drowns in hotel swimming pool on Spain’s Mallorca
A 53-year-old British tourist drowned in a Mallorca hotel swimming pool on Sunday afternoon. The tragedy occurred at around 4.40 pm at the Globales Palmanova
More Ryanair and Easyjet flights to be impacted by strikes in Spain
SPANISH trade unions have confirmed the flights that will be affected by strikes in a press release on Friday, July 15 as Easyjet staff also
Bill proposed to protect places of geological interest in Spain’s Mallorca
PODEMOS have submitted proposals to the Balearic parliament to give special protection to sites of ‘geological interest’ on the islands. The measures are being fronted