Palma de Mallorca to crack down on short-term rentals, party boats and new youth hostels
Authorities in Palma, the capital of Mallorca (Balearic Islands), have announced plans for a sweeping ban on new tourist rentals across the city — as...
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More torrential rain and flooding causes havoc across southern Catalonia
Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across northeastern Spain on Sunday, leaving residents trapped in vehicles and homes in parts of Catalonia — just a day...
Ibiza & Formentera escape with limited damage after floods from torrential rain
The Balearic holiday islands of Ibiza and Formentera escaped with limited damage on Tuesday after torrential rain brought flooding, school closures and beach shutdowns. The...
After more flooding in Valencia, storm eases but puts Balearics on orange alert
The remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle were moving toward the Balearic Islands on Tuesday, keeping the islands of Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca on orange alert after causing...
At least 12 migrants missing after jumping from boat south of Mallorca
At least 12 migrants are missing after jumping from a boat bound for Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, authorities said on Saturday. Another 14...
Authorities in Balearic Islands demand action amid surge in irregular migrant arrivals
Over 30 boats carrying roughly 600 irregular migrants reached Spain’s Balearic Islands since the start of the week, authorities said on Thursday. The surge reflects...
Bodies of pilot and son recovered after light aircraft crash off Mallorca coast
The bodies of the pilot and his 13-year-old son, who were aboard the light aircraft that crashed into the sea on Saturday near the lighthouse...
Local council condemns anti-foreigner graffiti, including ‘Germans out’, in Mallorca
Graffiti and stickers with anti-German messages have appeared on shops and vehicles in the town of Santanyí, in the south of Mallorca, telling Germans to...
Fire alert and evacuation of Ryanair plane at Mallorca airport leaves 18 with minor injuries
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 preparing to depart Palma Airport on the island of Mallorca for Manchester was the scene of a fire alert early on...
Migrant bodies found in sea off Balearic Islands with hands and feet tied
Spain’s Guardia Civil police have opened an investigation following the discovery of several dead migrants in the Mediterranean Sea over the past month, and who...
