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New €2.3M street-cleaning equipment for Palma

New €2.3M street-cleaning equipment for Palma

By the end of this article, you will know how to get in touch with us. Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 06 Aug 2025 • 18:21 • 2 minutes read Palma’s municipality company Emaya has invested 2.3 million euros in the purchase of new, modern street cleaning vehicles | Credit: Fotogrin/Shutterstock Palma´s municipal public company, Emaya, announced it has a new fleet …

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Palma is bringing back bullfights that allow children to attend.

Bullfights allowing children in attendance are back in Palma

Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla will fight in Palma | Credit: digicomphoto/Shutterstock On Thursday, August 7th, not only are bulls back in Palma’s Coliseo Balear bullring with a lavish cartel that includes Morante de la Puebla, Sebastián Castella and José María Manzanares, who will fight bulls from the prestigious Juan Pedro Domeq ranch, but so are children for the …

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Outrage in Spain’s Tarifa after town hall greenlights housing project in stunning nature reserve – ignoring 157 environmental objections

Outrage in Spain’s Tarifa after town hall greenlights housing project in stunning nature reserve – ignoring 157 environmental objections

Tarifa council has approved a large housing and hotel development right next its most famous beach, despite 157 objections. Despite months of opposition, campaigners were left stunned this week as councillors approved plans for the  massive development in Los Lances Norte, a quiet, protected area just outside the town.  The project includes 730 homes and 1,360 hotel beds, covering a …

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Sagrada Familia becomes the tallest building in Barcelona, surpassing two skyscrapers – but how does it compare to the rest of Spain?

Sagrada Familia becomes the tallest building in Barcelona, surpassing two skyscrapers – but how does it compare to the rest of Spain?

Adam Husicka Construction on Barcelona’s iconic Basilica continues. Its height has now reached 155.58 meters, narrowly edging the previous tallest building in the city, the Torre Mapfre, and Hotel Arts which both stand at 154 metres.  Since the 1992 Olympic boom, these twin skyscrapers have dominated the skyline. Designed by Antoni Gaudí and under construction since 1882, the Sagrada Familia …

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Property sales in Spain fall 2%, new data reveals – but prices continue to climb steeply

Property sales in Spain fall 2%, new data reveals – but prices continue to climb steeply

The General Council of Notaries has reported that the number of property sales in Spain in May fell by 2% compared to a similar period last year, while prices rose 6.7%. 31 723 new mortgages were granted in May, representing an increase of 7.4% over the previous year. Notaries had reported a slight slowdown in sales in April. They recorded …

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The ten most costly cities in Spain to rent or buy a house

Revealed: These are Spain’s ten most expensive cities to buy or rent a home

A new study conducted by the portal for real estate has revealed SPAIN’S most expensive cities in which to rent or buy property. Idealist. San Sebastian is still the leader of the Top 10 – no surprises there. The two largest cities in Spain, Madrid and Barcelona, are next. READ MORE SAN SEBASTIAN According to IdealistThe high property prices continue …

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Bonni tyler to perform at Port Adriano Musical Festival, Mallorca

Bonni Tyler to perform at Port Adriano Musical Festival in Mallorca

Credit: Por Adriano Music Festival| Credit: Por Adriano Music Festival The Port Adriano Music Festival offers a rare opportunity to celebrate the joy, impact and cultural legacy left by one of pop and disco’s most iconic groups. Bonnie Tyler is undoubtedly one of festival’s highlights. She will take the stage on Saturday, August 16th, but tickets are already on sale, …

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Festival Cap Rocat launches its 5th Edition in Mallorca

Festival Cap Rocat kicks off its 5th edition in Mallorca

By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 30 Jul 2025 • 19:46 • 2 minutes read Cap Rocat Festival in Mallorca celebrates its fifth annual event | Credit: Festival’s website The Madina Mayurqa Foundation, in partnership with the Cap Rocat, announces the launch of the 5th edition of the Festival Cap Rocat. It will take place from Friday, August 1, through Sunday, Aug …

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Alicante protests against high property prices due to mass tourism

Latest protest about high property prices caused by mass tourism in Alicante

Alicante City saw a protest against mass tourism by about 1,000 people last Friday. Estimates from the Government Delegation are much lower than similar protests in Spain over the past 18 months. It was the third demonstration in a year organised by the ‘Alicante- Where are you going?’ platform. READ MORE LAST FRIDAY MARCH Participants called for cheaper housing, as …

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Fiona Ferrer’s social event

Fiona Ferrer’s social event

By: Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 29 Jul 2025 • 19:35 • 2 minutes read Right before Fiona Ferrer’s social gathering in Mallorca on board the HM Hospitales | Credit: fionaferrer/instagram Mallorca is a global hub for socialités and internationally renowned artists, politicians, multibillionaires, and many other celebrities. Fiona Ferrer does not make an exception. She is able to attract the biggest names …

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