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Spain is best country for digital nomads
The global remote working and digital nomad community is continuing to grow and according to the latest Digital Nomad Visa Index, compiled by Visaguide.world, which is a comprehensive ranking system evaluating and ranking countries based on their suitability for digital nomads, Spain comes out top. The index considers various factors critical for remote workers who travel and live in different... Read More
21 Feb 2025 03:04:28
Weekend weather: No masking the fact that carnival could be a wash-out
If you are planning to attend any of the junior carnival events this weekend take your umbrella rain is being forecast. For tomorrow (Saturday) the Met Office is forecasting cloudy skies with a risk of rain in the afternooon. Temperatures of between 12 degrees Centigrade and 19 degrees are being forecast. If you thought the weather was bad on Saturday well Sunday is even worse! It is a great... Read More
21 Feb 2025 02:11:00
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
The squatters at Bellevue The squat at Alcudia's Club Bellevue, first confirmed almost two weeks ago, has come to dominate the news locally and to attract international attention. Mallorca's largest holiday complex and one that doesn't always enjoy the greatest of reputations, it attracts holidaymakers from various countries, the UK probably being the main supplier market. In terms of image,... Read More
21 Feb 2025 01:30:48
Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
Ryanair launched its summer 2025 schedule in Palma today with 80 routes, including two new destinations to/from Lübeck (Germany) and Pardubice (Czech Republic), offering passengers more choice and regular connections. Ryanair's summer 2025 schedule will operate its 16 aircraft based in Palma, representing an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting more than 6,900 local jobs, promoting economic... Read More
21 Feb 2025 12:23:00
Meghan Markle’s new logo: A Royal rip-off or just a happy little coincidence?
It’s not every day that a quiet Spanish town finds itself embroiled in an international scandal involving a former royal, but here we are. The picturesque, sleepy little town of Porreras, located slap bang in the agricultural heartland of Mallorca, known for its apricots, olives, wine, honey, and until this week, general lack of royal controversy, has been catapulted into the global spotlight... Read More
21 Feb 2025 12:16:00
Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
The tourist industry at large, in particular the hostelry sector in Mallorca and across Spain, has been hoping for a break in what was a hugely successful employment market with hundreds of young people heading for Mallorca and other destinations during the summer to work the holiday season. However, Brexit put an ends to that. But, it appears that British prime minister Keir Starmer is preparing... Read More
21 Feb 2025 11:50:38
Illegal letting: How’s anyone supposed to make sense of the figures?
Here’s a nice big number for you - 2.65 billion. In dollars, this was Airbnb’s net profit for 2024. With revenue having risen 12% to 11.10 billion, a 44.7% drop in net profit might strike one as unusual. But it isn’t when one takes account of, inter alia, shareholder dividend payments. And nor will Brian Chesky be losing any sleep when Airbnb sleepers, counted according to nights booked,... Read More
21 Feb 2025 11:08:00
Police tackle crime wave in top Mallorca resort
Neighbourhood concern is mounting in Colònia de Sant Jordi, near the world famous Es Trenc beach, over the growing wave of robberies in the popular coastal resort. Residents have reported that in recent weeks they have seen an increase in criminal acts against both businesses and individuals. This has also been highlighted by Endavant ses Salines, the opposition party, which has registered a... Read More
21 Feb 2025 11:01:13
More airline seats to Mallorca mean nothing
Flight and hotel prices have risen, not to mention general living costs in Mallorca, so just because the island is going to handle more airline seats, although fewer aircraft this year, does not mean it’s going to be another bumper season. Plus, if the local authorities and groups involved in the sustainable tourism project, which has already lost some important members out of protest, are... Read More
21 Feb 2025 10:15:38
Mallorca’s hidden crisis: rising poverty amid tourism boom
For decades, Mallorca has been synonymous with sun-drenched beaches, luxury resorts, and a booming tourism industry. But beneath the island’s postcard-perfect façade, a stark social crisis is unfolding – one that can no longer be ignored. Makeshift wooden shelters, tent encampments, and clusters of trailers are becoming an increasingly common sight across the island, exposing a deepening... Read More
21 Feb 2025 09:09:00
U.S. companies in Madrid ask Trump to treat Spain differently
A group of U.S. companies present in Spain asked the administration of President Donald Trump to take into account the country's trade deficit with the United States when setting new tariffs on its goods. The American Chamber of Commerce in Spain (AmChamSpain) said it had sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, stressing that Spain imports more from the U.S. than it exports... Read More
21 Feb 2025 08:44:39
