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Britain's biggest cruise ship heading to Mallorca
She is the ninth biggest cruise ship in the world
Rafa Nadal expands his property empire
No other tennis player on the planet has as many social media followers as Nadal.
Cruise ship entertainer arrested in Palma for raping a British tourist
The victim alerted the ship’s captain.
Balearics one of the EU regions with the highest foreign population
Approximately four out of every ten (42%) are between 25 and 49 years of age.
Shocking images of the arrival of a small boat of immigrants in Mallorca
The Guardia Civil has since arrived at the scene to investigate further.
Every tourist should know where their eco-tax goes
A system enabling hotel guests to access ongoing projects via a QR code on their hotel card is being discussed.
Nadal facing lengthy wait for hotel renovation approval in Pollensa
He does not expect to have the renovations completed and the hotel open for this summer season.
Excess passengers on a horse carriage reported in Palma
The rules stipulate a maximum of five passengers per carriage.
Fire sparks Mallorca hotel evacuation
The hotel will remain closed as a precautionary measure at least until next Monday.
Young man shot and wounded in top Spanish holiday resort
Two shootings in just seven days.
Work begins to locate a grave with human remains in Mallorca
Several witnesses have indicated the location of human remains a few metres from the swimming pool.
easyJet goes animal-friendly
easyJet holidays will abstain from featuring or endorsing any harmful animal-related attractions in its tours and activities portfolio.
Shamrock arrives in Palma ahead of the big Saint Patrick's day party in Santa Ponsa
Go along and join in the celebrations enjoy a glass or two of Guinness, from one of the many bars.
Environmentalists call for a Mallorca airport freeze and no more holiday promotion
Demands also include regulating the purchase of homes by non-residents.
Mallorca to provide a space with services for motorhomes and caravans
This type of large-scale vehicle is becoming more and more frequent in the tourist and residential area of Playas de Muro.
64 arrested and 1.3 tonnes of cocaine seized in Mallorca
The US anti-drug agency DEA and the police forces of Colombia, Brazil and Portugal took part in the operation.
Spain’s budget rollover could leave Mallorca short of cash
Spain is one of the main recipients of EU recovery funds
UK’s most wanted busted in Mallorca facing 20 years in jail
Suspect could also be charged with possessing firearms with intent to endanger life.
Drug kings lived the life of luxury in Mallorca
Large swimming pool and even a lift.
Alcudia's old beach bars are history!
Alcudia's Town Hall has finally started demolition work on the six beach bars.
Suspects acquitted of manslaughter in fight which left Dutch tourist dead in Mallorca
Young Dutchman died four days later in the hospital due to a brain injury.
Ban on smoking on terraces goes down in flames with Mallorca bars and restaurants
"It is an unnecessary nuisance that will cause us very significant financial losses”.
Never mind early bar closing, now menu of the day at threat in Mallorca
There is talk of the price of alcohol being increased.
Foreign Officer high flyer, (who once met the PM with ripped trousers!) appointed new British ambassador to Spain
Alex Ellis will take up his new post in September
Health Ministry in talks to ban smoking in cars
The plan advocates for increasing tobacco prices through tax hikes.
Palma to Andorra flights to be extended throughout 2024
The Andorran government awarded Air Nostrum the pilot test of this new air route offering two return flights every Friday and Sunday.
Man arrested for stealing over 600 euros from hospital rooms in Palma
He also robbed a recently operated patient.
"Whether we like it or not, Mallorca is going to be the next Saint-Tropez"
"There is a great demand to live in paradise."
Operation Checkmate - One of the largest ever operations against drugs in Mallorca
Two high-profile arrests were made, while the property of a third major figure in the drugs trade was raided.
Palma firefighters use crane to evict morbidly obese woman from a flat in s'Arenal
The eviction stemmed from the family failing to pay rent or community fees for three years.
Baby found abandoned in pram in the street in the early hours of the morning in Palma
"Full police investigation is underway..."
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