Rents 30% lower under Balearic government's scheme for empty homes
The government believes that "thousands of apartments" will come onto the market.
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."
Stickers for 'Don't tag this (Mallorcan) beach, bitch!'
Overcrowding affects residents, but tourists are also harmed.
Demands for reducing Palma tourist overcrowding
Is the Partido Popular's new position just a "cosmetic operation"?
Car-hire sector open to reducing the number of vehicles in Mallorca
"It is clear that something has to be done," says the vehicle rental association.
Balearic government will act as a 'letting agency' for empty homes
The government hopes that guarantees will persuade owners to make properties available for long-term rent.
Days of some of Mallorca’s finest wines
See here for list of events for the 2024 edition of Wine Days Mallorca.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
On Monday, May 13 don't miss the big battle in Soller.
House taken over by drugs clan is returned to its owner
One of the properties raided during last week's police and customs operation.
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.
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.
Comment
Overcrowding and meaningless gestures
Is the government running scared of negative publicity akin to that of the Canaries?
Andrew Ede 11/05/2024 12:08