After the comfortable win against Valladolid the previous week Mallorca travelled to Granada on Monday the 24 th of August and suffered a chastening two nil defeat. There was some doubt as to whether the game would take place following the recent earthquake in Andalusia but the local authorities and Spanish League gave the go […]
Drivers who pass their practical driving test in an automatic car could eventually find it easier to gain the right to drive a manual vehicle in Spain. Â Under current rules, drivers who pass their test in an automatic receive code 78 on their licence, restricting them to automatic vehicles. Anyone wanting to remove that
There is very little to do in the garden at the beginning of September. Gardeners are waiting for the next season to begin and are usually complaining about something or other. Or, at least, that’s what I’m doing. So here are three things I’m complaining about and three things I’m pleased about.  It really
Alcudiamar has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing the environmental projects and wider initiatives taking place at the marina in Port d’Alcúdia.  Sustainability reports can sometimes make for fairly dry reading, but there are several genuinely interesting projects behind this one. From creating artificial micro-reefs beneath the water to detecting potential spills around the
On Monday, August 24 A major fire in the centre of Can Picafort on Monday morning destroyed a ground-floor business and forced residents from several homes in the building.  The fire broke out at around 11am on the corner of Avinguda Centre and Avinguda José Trias, sending a large column of black smoke over
A new rescue simulation in Mallorca has explored how drones could help emergency services respond more quickly to incidents at sea.  The exercise, carried out on a beach in Alcúdia, brought together a drone, jet ski and the local Public Rescue Service to test how the technology could support a real-life rescue. https://youtube.com/shorts/w6O-k-HV8ms?si=Wz_cpDWLIb_1uQaV How
The latest figures from the Balearic property market reveal an interesting contrast. Â Fewer homes are changing hands than they were a year ago, with sales falling across the islands during the first half of 2026. At the same time, property prices have continued to rise at a double-digit rate. Â Taken together, the figures
After the calamitous relegation from La Liga on the 23 rd of May the club began the campaign for an instant return to the top table on the 15 th of August at home to Valladolid. Despite the 21,30 kick off time the match was played in stifling heat. The visitors are in a state
Electricity network operator says sustained high temperatures have placed parts of the local network under thermal stress, with further measures now being planned… After a series of electricity supply incidents in recent weeks, Alcúdia Council has met with the local electricity network operator to seek answers and discuss what can be done to reduce the
Understanding the protests, the people, the businesses, and the future of tourism on the island Mallorca has found itself at the centre of international headlines. Over the past two years, images of thousands of demonstrators filling the streets of Palma, protesters marching through picturesque towns such as Sóller, tourists being sprayed with water pistols in
The 65th Festival de Pollença reached another high point this week as the internationally acclaimed Quartet Ébène performed an evening dedicated entirely to Beethoven at the Claustre de Santo Domingo.  The French string quartet, considered one of the leading ensembles in the world, performed to a strong audience in the historic setting, delivering a
Cala de Sant Vicenç is preparing for more than a week of celebrations this August, with the Festes de la Cala de Sant Vicenç 2026 bringing together live music, traditional events, family activities, food, culture and fireworks.  Taking place from 14 to 23 August, this year’s programme has been designed to offer something for
Mallorca has gained a new direct connection to the Middle East, with Etihad Airways launching a direct service between Palma and Abu Dhabi. The route operates three times a week using an Airbus A321LR, connecting Palma de Mallorca Airport with Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport. Â At first glance, it may seem like simply another
A total of 55 juvenile pipefish have been successfully released into the Balearic Sea as part of an ambitious conservation project led by the Palma Aquarium Foundation, marking an important milestone in the protection of one of the Mediterranean’s least-known marine species. Â The juvenile broadnosed pipefish (Syngnathus typhle), measuring between 8 and 18 centimetres
I’m tired of hearing myself complain about the heat and just as tired of hearing others do the same. August should still be mosquito-complaining time, but perhaps it’s just too hot for people to be outside long enough to get bitten. I made sure my garden is low maintenance in the summer because I don’t
The introduction of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) has raised plenty of questions among British residents living in Spain, particularly around whether they need to register under the new system and which passport control queue they should use when travelling. Â If you hold a valid Spanish TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero),
