The Spanish island perfect for year-round sunshine and warm temperatures Mallorca in the off-season offers spectacular sunshine, sandy beaches and mouth-watering food The Independent UK · Oct 23
Summer holidays chaos: Heathrow boss tells EU chiefs to end border checks misery for UK holidaymakers Exclusive: ‘The system is not working as fluently as it should be doing, and the EU needs to take responsibility for that,’ Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye tells the London Standard Evening Standard · Jul 23
Sexual violence surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado as war grinds on Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in natural gas, precious stones and lithium, the northern province has been scarred by attacks from Islamist militants and reprisals by Mozambique's armed forces.… Radio France Internationale · Jun 19
Resumption of $20bn Cabo Delgado gas project reignites both hope and resentment The resumption of one of the world's biggest gas projects by French energy giant TotalEnergies, after a five-year suspension following a deadly jihadist attack, has raised hopes of jobs and prosperity in northern Mozambique. But this second instalment of Mozambique Exposed – an investigation coordinated by Forbidden Stories, to which… Radio France Internationale · Jun 12
I stayed at the stylish, adult-only hotel in Palma with a Michelin-starred restaurant HOTELS: El Llorenc in Mallorca is an ideal city bolthole offering sea views and award-winning food, finds James Litston The Independent UK · Apr 4
Trofeo Palma: Arne Marit sprints to victory in final leg of Challenge Mallorca Another win for Red Bull-Bora-Hangrohe ahead of Max Kanter and Alessio Magagnotti Cycling News · Feb 1
Palma Airport: What to expect after £440m spent on major renovation The upgrades at the popular terminal are 70 per cent complete, bosses say The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Incoming flights halted at Palma airport over drone sighting The incident comes after a string of similar disruptions at other European airports The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Spanish city bans new tourist rentals, youth hostels and party boats. Here’s why Mallorca has been the epicentre of Spain’s overtourism row for years, but things may soon change in the capital city. Euronews · Oct 16, 2025
Spanish holiday hotspot cracks down on tourist rentals ahead of boat party ban There will be only 639 authorised holiday lets in Palma that can continue welcoming guests The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Who Is Jack Benjamin Hulme? Why a Global Manhunt Has Been Launched for the 31-Year-Old Briton Spanish court orders global search for Jack Hulme, 31, accused in a Magaluf hit-and-run that injured two tourists. Proceedings paused until his arrest. International Business Times UK · Aug 17, 2025
Ryanair hit out at couple kicked off flight after money-saving trick backfires Gym coach Scott McCormick and his partner were booked on Ryanair flight FR1954 from Birmingham to Palma de Mallorca on 1 May Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
Ryanair passenger bumped off flight after not reserving a seat The passenger and his girlfriend were due to fly from Birmingham Airport to Palma de Mallorca The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
The Platform Trap: Mallorca makes life miserable for the unsuspecting rail passenger Train Talk: the island needs to encourage more holidaymakers to use the excellent metro system The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Wizz to Palma? Could be slow Plane Talk: Creeping delays give the impression of disdain for passengers
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 Majorca removes 1,700 sun loungers from beaches after anti-tourism protests Residents have complained that there is little free space left on Palma’s beaches for them
Euronews · Jun 5, 2025 Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Spain and Portugal storms threaten holidays – what are your rights for delays and cancellations? Exclusive: Palma airport has seen diversions, including from the UK, on Friday afternoon
Bored Panda · Mar 28, 2025 “Would You Hop On The Correct Flight?”: Answer These 29 Questions About Countries That Are Often Confused Have you ever intended to go to one country and ended up in another?! 🌎 We know it sounds odd – but it’s a real thing. Once passengers were called to board a plane heading to Parma, Italy, only to realize that half of them were actually intending to go…
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025 YouTuber Yung Filly accused of raping British tourist in Magaluf Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, 29, is being investigated by a judge in the Majorcan capital of Palma
Cycling News · Feb 3, 2025 Marlen Reusser back to her best with victory at Trofeo Palma Femina Swiss rider beats Mavi García on hilly Mallorca finish
Cycling News · Jan 26, 2025 Challenge Mallorca: Iúri Leitão snatches victory from the sprinters with late attack at Trofeo Palma Olympic Madison champion outfoxes the bunch in Palma to close out series of one-day races on Spanish island
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 EasyJet flight to Mallorca forced to land in France to refuel due to overloading Exclusive: ‘We were told that they would either have to turn away 20 passengers or stop to refuel along the way’
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024 Tourists arrested after defecating in Mallorca hotel lift and setting off fire extinguishers The men caused over €500 worth of damage to the hotel south of Palma
Wallpaper · Aug 17, 2024 In Palma, beloved watch boutique Relojeria Alemana gets a dramatic revamp Edificio RA for Relojeria Alemana has been redesigned by OHLAB, refreshing a historical landmark in Palma, Mallorca with a 21st-century twist