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 of his flat after leaving his keys
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 – who has painted Lady Gaga, Scarlett
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 protected animals in Spain, some 69 hunting
MYSTERY: Welsh rugby player died from cocaine no one saw him take
THE death of a British rugby player on Mallorca continues to be shrouded in mystery after a coroner ruled he died of a cocaine overdose – despite no one seeing him take
TOURIST RENTALS: Mallorca estate agents blast proposed holiday rental restrictions
MALLORCA would be ‘shooting itself in the foot’ if it passed new controversial holiday rental laws, some local estate agents have claimed. It comes after some 60% of holiday rental property owners
Suspected jihadist who plotted van attack in Spain told wannabe terrorists to ‘kill six or seven Spaniards’
AN alleged jihadist accused of planning a van attack allegedly told wannabe terrorists to ‘kill six or seven Spaniards if they cannot make it to Syria’. It comes after the yet-to-be-named Moroccan,
Big freeze in Spain as 33 provinces put on red, orange and yellow alerts for SNOW, rain and storms, including in Andalucia
ALICANTE, Murcia, Granada and Jaen are all on yellow alert for snow. Weather agency AEMET has forecast accumulations of between 3 and 5 centimetres. Drivers should not head out without snow chains
Dubai and Florida up to 60% CHEAPER than Spain hotspots for early summer holidays including Costa del Sol and Ibiza
IT is up to 59% cheaper for British families to have a holiday in Orlando, Abu Dhabi or Dubai than in Spain favourites like Menorca, Ibiza and the Costa del Sol in
Balearic coastguards busy with double the activity
THE number of people rescued at sea has doubled in a year. The Maritime rescue services aided over 2,000 people last year around the Balearic Islands, double 2016. In total, eight people
Tolo trouble! Two key trials set to take place over next fortnight
SENIOR members of the Mallorquín police, including a commissioner, are facing ten years in prison for their involvement in the Tolo Cursach case. They are accused of committing homophobia against an agent
World’s oldest man dies in Spanish village where he lived all his life
His secret to reaching the grand old age of 113 was "to work hard. To not be weak and stay in the house."
HAVE YOUR CAKE: Ryanair allows ensaimadas on flights for free
IT is one of the most common sights while boarding planes at Palma airport. Now airline Ryanair has agreed to allow passengers to take a box of ‘ensaimada’ tart on top of
REVEALED: The provinces in Spain with the most car collisions – and Malaga is one of them
THE areas in Spain which had the most traffic incidents last year have been revealed. There were 1.91 million minor traffic accidents in the country last year, an annual increase of 3.14%
YACHT SHARE: Mallorca company to offer cost-effective yacht sharing initiative
PRINCESS has unveiled its new shared-owner programme, ‘YachtQuarters’, giving access to eight weeks on board the yacht based in Port Adriano. Princess Motor Yacht Sales announced the new initiative at the London
Hepatitis A infects at least 38 people from Palma restaurant
HEPATITIS A has affected at least 38 people from an outbreak in a Palma restaurant. The first two cases were reported in mid-December, both from the same restaurant. Food health and safety
Cops and robbers- Manacor increases police presence after rise in crime
A SPIKE in robberies has forced Manacor to step up its police numbers. It comes after a minor was arrested for breaking in and stealing a cash register from a local bar. He
DJS RETURN: Both Steve Aoki and Tinie Tempah heading back to Mallorca this year
HE is one of the world’s biggest DJs. So it is fitting that electro-house giant Steve Aoki is – once again – to host the opening party for the BH Mallorca season
IN PICS: Brits rushed to hospital as coach overturns on ‘sheer drop’ in Spain
A COACH carrying British tourists has overturned on a ‘sheer drop’ in Spain. Two Brits have been injured after the coach carrying 22 holidaymakers flipped over on a mountain road in the
FOUR MORE YEARS? Mariano Rajoy will seek third term as Spain’s prime minister
MARIANO Rajoy will run for prime minister again. The current Spain leader made the announcement during a radio interview this week, but said there were a few conditions. “My plan right now
Reduction in Spain’s economy forecast following political unrest
SPAIN is the only developed economy to have its growth prospects for 2018 reduced by the International Monetary Fund. The forecast cut back, announced during the World Economic Outlook Update, has been
GREEN LIT: Richard Branson’s eco-resort gets approval from Tramuntana locals
RICHARD Branson’s long planned eco-hotel has come one step nearer to reality. Banyalbufar mayor Mateu Ferra has publicly backed the scheme, insisting it would bring jobs to the quiet town in the
King Felipe VI assures business leaders Spain’s economy is still strong
Speaking to leaders at the World Economic Forum, Felipe encouraged business leaders to keep investing in Spain because it is a ‘great country’, despite the ongoing Catalan saga.
Catalunya now has its own parody complete with map, flag and president
Tabarnia, created by Spanish unionists, has become so popular that a recent press conference was set up in Barcelona with theatre actor Albert Boadella as ‘president’.
What the health and safety? The EU concept seems to be lost on Mallorca locals, writes Lesley Keith
THE new year is well under way and let’s face it there’s never a dull moment here in Mallorca. Whereas in Britain January is dull and quiet here it seems to be
SPAIN: Carles Puigdemont won’t return without us knowing, even in the boot of a car
SPAIN’S troops are on 24/7 alert to block Carles Puigdemont’s return to the country, even ‘in the boot of a car’. The former Catalan leader faces arrest if he returns to Spain
The dirty (two) dozen- Restaurants closed from health violations
NEARLY two dozen restaurants were closed over hygiene standards in Mallorca last year. Another two were temporarily shut, while 125 received fines of up to €5,000, according to the ministry of health.