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A motorhome dweller in Palma, Mallorca

Motorhome dwellers to stage Palma protest against "persecution"

Mayor Jaime Martínez: "You cannot live in a motorhome because it is undignified."

Andrew Ede

A captured horseshoe snake.

Ibiza wages war on snakes

The snake population in the Balearics has been growing over the past 20 years.

Humphrey Carter

Ironman 70.3 road closures

Traffic closures and traffic restrictions due to the Ironman Alcudia race

The event will restrict access to different roads in the north of the island and the Serra de Tramuntana.

MDB DigitalFernando Fernández

Police inspecting the mansion.

Luxury Mallorca drugs palace to be demolished

Property has an escpae tunnel, a lift and swimming pool.

Humphrey Carter

Rally in Palma, Mallorca in defence of Catalan

Large rally in Palma in defence of Catalan

Marga Prohens' government has been told not to be intimidated by Vox.

Andrew Ede

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Police at the scene of a double murder in Manacor, Mallorca

Manacor murders were an exorcism

Miquel Binimelis believed his mother and brother had been possessed.

Andrew Ede04/05/2024 09:16

Traffic congestion in Soller, Mallorca

"Brave and decisive" measures needed to unclog Mallorca's roads

The Council of Mallorca, the government, Soller town hall - they are all talking about the possibility of limiting the number of vehicles.

Andrew Ede04/05/2024 08:12

People on the Paseo Marítimo in Palma, Mallorca

Palma residents to denounce the town hall for nightlife noise

The federation of residents associations wants to be involved with discussions on the revised tourism of excesses decree.

Andrew Ede03/05/2024 18:41

Thursday's traffic jams in Soller.

Mallorca plans tourism limits

Tourist industry has to grow “in value and not in volume, in quality and not in quantity”.

Humphrey Carter03/05/2024 15:33

Traffic heading to Soller, Mallorca

Residents demanding an end to Soller tourist overcrowding

Long tailbacks heading to Soller, and traffic congestion in Soller.

Andrew Ede03/05/2024 09:40

Terrace in Palma, Mallorca

Palma being turned into a "mega-terrace"

The Partido Popular administration is accused of being permissive and of creating "chaos".

Andrew Ede03/05/2024 07:55

Jumbo was rescued while walking in the mountains.

A barking mad dog rescue in Mallorca mountains

Jumbo the dog was so big fire fighjters had to mount rescue operation.

Humphrey Carter02/05/2024 15:37

Traffic jams already building up in the direction of Mallorca's top beauty spots.

May chaos on the roads in Mallorca

14 kilometres of traffic jams to the Formentor lighthouse.

Humphrey CarterFernando Fernadez02/05/2024 14:50

Big investment in Magalluf.

Home from home for Manchester City fans in Magalluf!

"Deal is estimated to be worth about 250 million euros..."

Jason Moore02/05/2024 13:00

A car parked on a corner over a yellow line.

Residents demand action as rental car chaos grips Arenal

The problem extends beyond cars to rented motorcycles, exacerbating the strain on public parking spaces.

MDB Digital02/05/2024 10:32

Restaurant terraces in Palma, Mallorca

More businesses than ever in Mallorca, and almost a fifth are hospitality

A record number of businesses can't disguise a fundamental problem with the Balearic economy.

Andrew Ede02/05/2024 08:15

Rockfall in the Tramuntana Mountains, Mallorca

Valldemossa road closed temporarily following a rockfall

Rockfalls in the mountains do happen from time to time.

Andrew Ede01/05/2024 14:29

Panoramic view of the roof of the property on which the lightning struck

The 'ground zero' of the lightning strike that startled Palma

Residents in Calle Aragón in Palma were the epicentre of a very intense electrical storm that hit their rooftop on Sunday.

MDB DigitalFernando Fernández01/05/2024 10:53

Magaluf, Mallorca

Balearic government accused of promoting drunken tourism

Stung by criticisms from business associations, the tourism minister is now promising full consultation.

Andrew Ede01/05/2024 07:48