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A super yacht fit for a British billionaire cruises around Mallorca
"He is the second richest person in Britain..."
Hoteliers say that Mallorca has reached "a critical situation"
"A balance of coexistence between residents and visitors has long been an issue on these islands."
Hiker finds dead body in the mountains of Mallorca
Sources from the investigation explained that the man seems to have been living in Paguera, with his family.
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise looks at possible filming locations in Mallorca
The actor, famed for performing his own stunts, flaunted his muscular physique during a day spent at the Formentor beach in Pollensa.
Holidaymakers torn off a strip as they stroll half-naked through Palma
It appears that the group had arrived back in Palma on one of the party boats.
Killer whales sink Palma-based sailing yacht in Strait of Gibraltar
700 interactions since orca attacks on ships in the region were first reported in May 2020.
Champagne, expensive cars, Michelin grade food all by the beach. Welcome to the new Magalluf
The beach was packed but you could hear a pin-drop.
Ibiza can't take anymore
Once again, we urge families, youths, adults or anyone who appreciates a respectful life and wishes to be treated with respect, to come and make their presence felt
British Airways owner in talks to address Palma-based Air Europa bid concerns
IAG, which also owns Spanish carrier Iberia, aims to secure full control of Air Europa, which is based in Palma.
Fewer areas in Magalluf will have booze restrictions but no drinking on the street
Shops which can sell alcohol must now close by 9.30pm where restrictions are in force.
The Brexit fallout on the youth mobility scheme
Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the bloc for up to four years.
Call for 40 year sentence for repeatedly raping a minor in Pollensa
The Public Prosecutor's Office requests that he compensate the victim with 20,105 euros.
Spain's Socialists hail 'new era' in Catalonia as separatist support dims in elections
Spain's Socialists won the biggest share of the vote in Sunday's Catalan elections, dealing a serious blow to more than a decade of separatist governance and the independence dreams still nursed by some in the wealthy northeastern region.
Room rental increases as full flat affordability diminishes
The average room rental price in Calvia is 579 euros.
House taken over by drugs clan is returned to its owner
One of the properties raided during last week's police and customs operation.
Arrests for robbery of tourist's watch worth 150,000 euros
The robbery was in Palma a couple of months ago.
Arenal stepping up security to control Spanish students' excesses
Arenal residents dread the annual end-of-course holidays.
Tax Agency reckons there are 8,700 illegal holiday lets in the Balearics
There has been a cross-checking of Tax Agency and island councils' data.
Protest against Palma motorhomes bylaw
People who live in motorhomes were annoyed that there were also motorhome tourists.
Overcrowding and meaningless gestures
Is the government running scared of negative publicity akin to that of the Canaries?
The Northern Lights seen in Mallorca
A very rare event and it was unusually intense.
Secret passages discovered in latest Palma drugs operation
The operation targeted the brother of 'El Pablo', one of Palma's chief drugs barons.
Mallorca tourist overcrowding and excesses - Nothing much has actually changed
A frantic day of announcements but they don't amount to a great deal.
The shame of Alcudia's lost summer inn
Abandoned for years, the town hall wants to demolish the Posada de Verano.
One big terrace, one big protest: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news in Mallorca over the past few days.
Mallorca protest against tourist overcrowding
According to travel agents and tour operators, UK holidaymakers aren’t being completely put off.
Near naked tourist goes shopping in Mallorca in nothing but his Speedos
One can only wonder where he had his wallet!
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