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Balearic Government policy of not capping rents blamed for the shortage of state employees
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (435+ words) Majorca Daily Bulletin Balearic Government policy of not capping rents blamed for the shortage of state employees "They don't want to come to the Balearics because they can't afford the high prices of housing" Alfonso Rodr'guez, the Spanish Government's delegate…...
Defying "market logic", German tourism demand for Mallorca is soaring
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (222+ words) Andrew Ede | Enrique Fueris | Palma | 2026-05-10 8: 17 A mild economic recovery is expected in Germany, but this is incidental. Turespa'a says prices have ceased to be the primary criterion, while it is also clear that "discussions about sustainability, climate change, and overtourism…...
Mallorca travel alert. Experts warn Palma airport could be a flash point for border control flight disruption
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (225+ words) Humphrey Carter | Palma | 2026-05-07 10: 01 The new EES entry/exit system appears to be causing more trouble than was expected this summer. There are already reports of British tourists avoiding EES destinations like Mallorca and Spain for destinations such as Greece and…...
Britons issued with red passport warning: Check dates or risk Europe travel ban
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) Majorca Daily Bulletin Oh it's getting so complicated to travel to Europe at the moment and the peak season is just around the corner, not to mention the impact of the war in the Middle East. And now, UK holiday…...
Business and unions differ over strong employment figures in the Balearics
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (330+ words) Andrew Ede | Palma | 2026-05-05 16: 30 Unemployment in the Balearics fell by 7. 8% in April compared with the same month last year, while employment (registrations with social security) increased by just over three per cent. The number of people unemployed last month was 24, 546, the…...
Mallorca's nightlife anticipating a further fall in revenue this year
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (334+ words) Andrew Ede | Enrique Fueris | Palma | 2026-05-05 8: 31 The nightlife sector in Mallorca is this year anticipating lower revenue than in 2025, when it experienced a decline compared to previous seasons. The expectations are cautious for a sector experiencing a downturn due to reduced…...
Spanish banks ponder the end of the digit security code, finger-print could replace it
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (175+ words) Jason Moore | 2026-05-04 15: 18 Spanish banks are pondering the end of the four or six digit security code with credit and charge cards as they bid to increase security in their battle with cyber-criminals. Despite increased security measures Spanish banks said that…...
Spain security alert: National Police issue tips on how to minimise scams following increase in the Balearics
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (232+ words) Humphrey Carter | Palma | 2026-05-04 14: 40 The National Police have issued a series of tips to minimise scams, following the theft of more than "20, 000 in Ibiza over the past two weeks via online or telephone scams. According to the Balearic Islands Police Headquarters,…...
Easter traffic chaos in Mallorca: new Soller access road causes gridlock
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (32+ words) . The Local Police estimated that by midday, the flow of traffic on this road had reached peaks of 1, 300 vehicles per hour, according to the Councillor for Home Affairs, Carlos Darder...
Britons now paying between "15 and "32 more to fly to Spain due to Air Passenger Duty increase: Ryanair wants it scrapped or reduced
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (31+ words) . Ryanair warns that higher APD rates make the UK a less attractive and less competitive destination for tourism and investment compared to other countries that have lower or no aviation taxes...