AMERICAN shellfish could be imported to Spain for the first time in years
US authorities have confirmed that a two-way trading deal could be back on the menu if harvested from Puget Sound or Massachusetts Bay. It could
SMOOTH OPERATORS: Smooth Jazz festival a highlight for summer concerts
SMOOTH Jazz will take over the east coast from April 25 through 30 in Sa Coma, with the only Smooth Jazz Festival in the European
Spain is world´s largest exporter of red wine
SPAIN exported the most red wine in the world last year – beating Italy and France by millions of hectolitres. The country sold 22.8 million
Tax dodgers beware! Inspections of tourist rentals to begin in May
DOOR-TO-DOOR inspections of unlicensed tourist rentals are set to kick off next month. Popular tourist spots will become the target of agents from the Agencia
Construction firm to pay €15,000 after botched job leads to child’s injury
A CONSTRUCTION company has been ordered to pay more than €15,000 for using the wrong sized screw in a job. It comes after investigators discovered
Squatter eviction firm boasts of ‘93% success rate’ in Spain
A COMPANY specialising in seizing homes back from squatters has handed three Mallorcan homes back to their owners in just six months. The company Desokupa
Distribution company will also sue over Mallorcan meat scandal
THE distribution company connected to the rotten meat scandal has announced that they too will take the dodgy company to court. The Association of Food
Mallorcan orchestra announces it will give preference to Catalan speakers
THE Symphonic Orchestra of the Balearic Islands has pitched in on the debate about using Catalan in the workplace. The group has announced that it
Irish crooner Damien Rice announces debut Mallorca gig in August
SOULFULLY soft singer Damien Rice will be coming to Mallorca to perform for the first time this August, it has been announced. The Irish songwriter
Mallorca to host almost 100 speakers from around the world for island congress
A MASSIVE group of 95 speakers will come together for the Smart Island World Congress in Calvia on April 23. They will talk about a
Protests held over contaminated ‘brown water’ on Mallorca beach
A GROUP of neighbours has protested over contamination of one of the island’s most popular bathing spots. Dozens held up placards to demand action after
Outrage after Mallorcan drug death driver arrested THREE times previously
THE driver of a Porsche Cayenne who ran over nine German cyclists – killing one – has three times been caught for taking drugs before.
Stormy seas! Protesters gather to oppose cruise ship arrival in Palma
PROTESTERS gathered as the largest cruise ship in the world, the Symphony of the Seas, arrived in Palma on its maiden voyage. The Royal Caribbean
Four Brit expats busted for paying with fake money in Spain
They have reportedly spent 'some time' in Magaluf, using fake €20 and €50 notes in bars and restaurants
Man in Spain caught on camera having sex with HORSES ‘used himself and objects’ to abuse animals
A MAN in Spain has been caged after being caught on tape having sex with horses. The twisted suspect was caught in the act after
Cruise Control! Australian duo takes home crown at Mallorca Olympic sailing event
AUSTRALIAN world champions Mat Belcher and Will Ryan received the highest accolade in the 49th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar sailing contest. The nautical pair took
WINE & DINE: 5-course pairing menu with Mallorcan wines at Palma’s Fulla d’Ostra
FULLA D’Ostra in Santa Catalina is hosting a special gourmet five-course pairing menu with top Mallorcan wines. From grilled octopus to vegan tartar, every dish
IN PICS: Donald Trump Jr visits mountains in Spain as divorce proceedings begin in US
THE eldest son of US president Donald Trump has been seeking solace in Spain as his divorce proceedings get underway back home. Donald Trump Jr
‘Don’t feed the monster’ campaign going strong as wipes are causing serious damage to sewer systems
A CAMPAIGN titled ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ has spread across Mallorca, aiming to prevent wipes from being flushed down toilets and washed up on shores.
Just the ticket! Palma car finally towed after clocking up almost €30,000 of fines
ITS existence had reached mythical status for the parking attendants at the Plaza Bisbe Berenguer Palou in Palma. Now finally a vehicle which had been
Spain’s property market has strong start to 2018
PROPERTY prices in Spain have increased by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2018 year-on-year, with Madrid leading the way. The capital saw prices increase
Tourist tirade about use of Catalan in Mallorcan church divides internet
A TOURIST from Granada has become an internet sensation after ranting about the use of Catalan during a Mallorquin church service. The unnamed woman fulminated
Arrests made after Spain company found to be selling ‘nauseating’ expired meat
THREE men have been arrested in Polígono de Marratxí after they were discovered selling salmonella infused meat across Mallorca. Police discovered 50 tonnes of expired
German cyclist fights for life after drug driver crashes into holidaymakers
A GERMAN cyclist is fighting for their life after being mown down near Capdepera by a woman driving a Porsche Cayenne. While the police are
The Brits are coming! Study finds Mallorca is favourite summer destination
THREE Mallorca resorts have emerged as preferred holiday destinations for Brits this summer. A study carried out by Lastminute.com found that Magaluf was the fourth
Further blow for Cursach as Megapark capacity reduced by half
THERE was more bad news for disgraced nightlife magnate Tolo Cursach this week. Megapark, marketed as Europe’s largest beer garden, will have its capacity slashed