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Palma, Mallorca is one of the most dangerous cities in Spain
Spain is one of the least dangerous countries in the world.

No mention of Mallorca in Value for Money holiday report
In 2023, the Post Office surveyed 40 destinations worldwide to compare prices for meals, drinks and other essentials British tourists are likely to buy while abroad.

Foreign brands driving up prices of commercial premises in Mallorca
Prices for shops and restaurants have risen, so have prices for garages, storage and industrial buildings.

Council of Mallorca now says there will be no new tourist accommodation places anywhere
Some 13,000 hotel or holiday rental places that are available will not be used.

A Pollensa rubbish row brewing up in time for the election
This week in the news: Hiring of new staff, the new season about to kick off and political rivals on friendly terms.

Mallorca beach being dug up in search of Civil War victims
Work will be stopped ahead of the Easter holidays.
Is the cycle of exiting crisis merely being repeated?
A key message from that conference was that exit from the pandemic crisis has focused on the same solutions as previously - more tourism and more construction.
Brexit is not done
I wonder if anyone actually knew what Brexit would entail because it doesn’t look like it.
Week in Review: Elections, housing, squatters, water supply and no beach bars
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.
Restaurants in the Balearics breaking the law by not offering tap water
Most customers are unaware of the right to free tap water.
Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships scheduled to visit Palma today
Remains of Republican militia women believed to have been found in Mallorca
It has been described as "an historic day".
Avenidas petrol station in Palma still operating despite court decision
There are two petrol stations still operating; the other one is in Plaça de Progrés.
Did Michael Douglas ever “whip it out” for Catherine with his golf balls in Mallorca?
Couple enjoy their own erotic rules when playing golf.
Spanish on a major high on cocaine
Some of the highest levels of cocaine residues have been found in Spain.
Spain's PM easily defeats no-confidence motion brought by far right
Only one lawmaker from the centre-right Ciudadanos joined the 52 Vox representatives in supporting the motion.
Spain’s top gun King in Mallorca for war games
Operation is taking place across the Balearics over the coming days.
Mallorca gets on its bike for green energy projects
Static bicycles will be used for to generate watts of energy and demonstrate the commitment against climate change as part of the Energy Challenge.
No-confidence motion seen as shot in the foot for Spain's right
The conservatives voted against the previous no-confidence vote in 2020.
After harmony, Spanish government's ties to business hit discordant note
Mutual attacks are getting increasingly personal.
The obstacles to restoring Son Servera's historic bridge
Heritage regulations don't allow a new design.
Mallorca's housing - what are the solutions?
A summit at which politicians made their pitches and experts provided their expert opinion.
Spanish armed forces' Eagle Eye 23-01 exercise taking place in the Balearics
King Felipe will be attending the exercise on Wednesday.
A super yacht arrives in Mallorca
Up to 12 guests can be accommodated on board and she also has accommodation for 19 crew members.
New Cabaret show 'Lio' looking for staff
The new cabaret show coming to Palma's Paseo Maritimo is set to open this summer.
- Michael Schumacher could move to Mallorca permanently
- Palma, Mallorca is one of the most dangerous cities in Spain
- Council of Mallorca now says there will be no new tourist accommodation places anywhere
- No more tourist accommodation places in certain resorts - ever
- Easter air-traffic control worry for Mallorca
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