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Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships visiting Palma today

Hiker rescued after fall in the snow in the mountains
The mountain rescue team was alerted around 4pm on Wednesday.

Owner of famous Magalluf bar has died
Uncle Tom opened in 1979.

Supermarkets in Mallorca being reported for price rises
VAT has been cut on certain foods.

Tourist arrested for sexual assault at a Palma hostel
The 24-year-old Venezuelan woman was staying in the same room as the arrested man.

Madrid says Balearics exceeded powers for cost-of-living measures
The Balearic government has been forced to amend legislation.

Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today

Spain minimum wage to rise by eight per cent
In effect a compromise between the proposals of the unions and the employers.

Alarm as car catches fire in Palma
On a bridge over the Via Cintura.

Mallorca-filmed Bollywood blockbuster hit song released tomorrow
Music video was shot in Mallorca, massive release tomorrow.

Concern over rise in people living in caravans in Mallorca
High cost of rents and living forcing more and more people to live in caravans in Palma.
Find out which ships are in port today
There is one cruise ship scheduled to visit the port of Palma today
Average spending per holiday rises by 5 percent, 3,000 pounds sterling
"Bookings surged in January...."
Businesses on the Paseo Marítimo warn of closures due to refurbishment work
An important part of the complaints lies in the way the works are being started.
Perfect shoot for Nicole Kidman in Mallorca!
Nicole heads to London...
Inflation rises to 5.8% in January after end of fuel subsidies
The spike in the annual inflation rate in January breaks five months of moderation in the evolution of price increases after the peak of 10.8% reached in July.
Formentor traffic restrictions extended for summer 2023
In 2023, the restrictions will apply from June 1 to September 30.
Palma packed for the 'correfoc'
One of the great spectacles of Mallorca's fiestas.
Poll suggests win for the right at Palma election in May
A loss of one PSOE councillor would swing it for the right.
Find out which ships are in port today
There are no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Palma today
Traffic jams as people go to see the snow in the mountains
Escorca town hall is once again highlighting the chaos.
A fifth of people facing deportation from Spain are being expelled
The pandemic affected the number of expulsions.
Palma mayor's resignation demanded at BCM owner case protest
Tolo Cursach himself attended the protest.
Affordable housing in Palma - nigh on impossible
Developers say that building social housing in Palma is not feasible.
The right edges towards Balearic parliament majority
The latest poll raises any number of questions as to the outcome of the May parliamentary election.
The Balearics has the second highest life expectancy in Europe
Inhabitants of the islands are the second longest-living in Europe.
18 months for 70-year-old who set fire to his ex-partner's car
At the time of the incident, he was subject to a restraining order.
Snow, Star Wars and a celebrity lip: Mallorca weekly round-up
And also a political row, a US attempt at extradition and demolition and conversion.
Former king of Spain to pay his taxes in United Arab Emirates
Former king took up residence in Abu Dhabi in August 2020
Pregnant woman rescued from Mallorca snow storm
A numbers of drivers have been trapped by the snow.
Mallorca revealed as the most sustainable holiday destination for 2023
Island was ranked third last year.