Don't be fooled by the recent rains: Spain is becoming an increasingly dry country
Despite recent wet weather, Spain is facing a trend of increasing aridity, with 12% of the Peninsula and Balearic Islands and 16% of the Canary Islands shifting to a more arid climate since 1961.
Breaking the Concord
The article discusses the recent repeal of the Democratic Memory Law in the Balearic Islands, emphasizing the importance of remembering history and the implications of social fracture due to political decisions.
PP and Vox agree in the Balearic Islands to reduce the requirement for a Catalan title for teaching positions that are hard to fill
The PP and Vox parties in the Balearic Islands have agreed to relax the requirement of a Catalan language certificate for teaching positions that are difficult to fill, allowing teachers to certify it up to two years after employment.
Six communities are on orange alert due to maritime storm with waves up to 12 meters
Six communities in Spain are under orange alert for a maritime storm, with expected waves reaching up to 12 meters.
The PP bows to Vox and eliminates the Democratic Memory Law of the Balearic Islands
The Balearic Parliament has repealed the Democratic Memory Law following pressure from Vox and support from the PP, leading to criticism from leftist parties over broken agreements.
A dana will bring widespread rains across the Peninsula and Balearic Islands this Saturday
A weather phenomenon known as 'dana' is expected to cause widespread rain and instability across Spain, particularly affecting regions such as Cantabria, Tarragona, Castellón, and the Balearic Islands.
Brits ditch Balearics for other hotspots leaving livid locals asking 'where are our customers?'
Tourism in the Balearic Islands is declining, with Brits choosing other destinations, leading to significant concern among the local hospitality industry.
Marlaska appoints the chief of the Balearic Islands as the new number two of the National Police
José Santafé Arnedo has been appointed as the new Deputy Operational Director of the National Police following the resignation of José Ángel González due to a sexual assault allegation.
Marlaska chooses the head of the Police in the Balearic Islands to close the crisis of the 'DAO case'
Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska appoints José Luis Santafé as the new chief of Police in the Balearic Islands amid a crisis following allegations of sexual assault against his predecessor.
Brits in holiday hotspot face 'blood rain' as Saharan dust cloud batters Europe
A rare weather phenomenon called calima, involving a Saharan dust cloud, is expected to bring 'blood rain' to popular holiday destinations in Europe, particularly affecting Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Brits could be banned from buying homes in these parts of Spain
Proposed legislation in the Balearic Islands of Spain seeks to prevent non-residents, particularly British nationals, from purchasing property.
The Balearic Government requests the withdrawal of the immigrant regularization decree
The Balearic Government has requested the immediate withdrawal of a national decree aimed at regularizing immigrants due to concerns over its adequacy and legal guarantees.
Balearic Islands could be hit by anti-tourism protests this summer
The Balearic Islands are preparing for potential anti-tourism protests this summer as residents express dissatisfaction with government measures addressing overcrowding.
Experts: The Balearics Will Fall Victim to Climate Change. Tourists Are Already Voting with Their Feet
Experts discuss the impact of climate change on the Balearic Islands and the tourism sector, highlighting shifting tourist patterns and economic challenges.
Repsol Guide 2026: the restaurants A Tafona, Ramón Freixa Atelier, and Voro conquer three suns from Galicia, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands
The Repsol Guide 2026 has awarded its highest honors, three suns, to three prestigious Spanish restaurants, showcasing the diversity and richness of Spanish cuisine.
Ibiza and Majorca could end up restricting tourist numbers under radical plans
Ibiza and Majorca are exploring the possibility of limiting tourist numbers to address the challenges of overtourism and its impacts on local housing.
Goodbye, Tourists! The highly popular travel destination among Estonians plans radical restrictions: 'We are not for sale'
The Balearic Islands are considering implementing annual tourist caps to address overcrowding and its impact on local residents.
Chasing the shadow of the legendary great white shark in the Balearic Sea
Juan Poyatos discusses the historical presence of great white sharks in the Balearic Islands and their near-mythical status due to their rarity in recent times.
Spanish locals livid after Brits ditch Balearics for other hotspots - 'where are our customers?'
Local Spanish residents are frustrated as British tourists are opting for different vacation destinations instead of the Balearic Islands, impacting local businesses.
Balearic Islands with record tourism revenues despite decline in overnight stays
In 2025, the Balearic Islands achieved a historic record in tourism revenues of 23.4 billion euros, representing a 4.7% increase from 2024, despite a slight decrease in overnight stays.
The Official Bulletin of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands is published again in Spanish after 34 years
The Official Bulletin of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands resumes publishing in Spanish after more than thirty years of exclusive publication in Catalan.
The new emigrants leaving the Balearic Islands because they can't afford a house: "I passed a civil service exam and couldn't take my post...they're kicking us out"
The article discusses the plight of individuals in the Balearic Islands who are being forced to leave their homes due to skyrocketing housing prices, highlighting personal stories of those impacted.
La Liga, Mallorca-Sevilla 4-1: The team of Matías Almeida shipwrecked in the Balearic Islands, see the goals
Mallorca achieved a crucial 4-1 victory over Sevilla, helping them move away from the relegation zone in La Liga.
The PP asks for a 'willingness' to learn Catalan from migrants seeking regularization in the Balearic Islands and Vox prioritizes Spanish
The PP insists that migrants seeking legal residency in the Balearic Islands must show a willingness to learn Catalan, while Vox argues that priority should be given to speaking Spanish.
Charged with Malfeasance, the Chief of Staff of the President of the Government of the Balearic Islands
Alejandro Jurado, the chief of staff for the President of the Government of the Balearic Islands, is set to testify as a suspect accused of unfairly altering a selection process to hire a relative as a driver for the island's top authority.
The judge charges the chief of staff of the Balearic president from the PP for the alleged rigging to place a relative as a driver
Alejandro Jurado, chief of staff of the Balearic president, Marga Prohens, faces investigation over alleged irregularities in a driver selection process that favored a relative.
The land under development barely covers 70% of the new housing needs in 12 years
A report by consultancy Atlas reveals a shortage of 2.7 million homes by 2037, with 75% of land yet to be developed, particularly affecting Madrid, Barcelona, and the Balearic Islands.
Tourism now generates more economic impact in Madrid than in the Canary Islands or Balearic Islands: lower seasonality, more luxury hotels, and infinite diversification (from the Pope to the NFL)
Madrid's tourism sector has become a crucial economic pillar, generating €28.5 billion in 2025, which is 47% more than in 2019, contributing 8.7% to the region's GDP.
Balearic Islands considers Montero's proposal on the funding system 'unacceptable' and warns that it will not accept fiscal changes
The Balearic government led by Marga Prohens denounces the proposed funding reforms by Pedro Sánchez's government as 'unacceptable' and expresses outrage over Oriol Junqueras negotiating the funding system.
The cold continues: snow is expected at low altitudes, frost, and wind on the coasts this Wednesday
This Wednesday, very cold weather is expected across most of the Peninsula and Balearic Islands, with snow forecast at altitudes from 300 meters in the northern-central region and frost warnings.
Three Kings Day below zero: widespread frost and possible snow at low elevations
On this Three Kings Day, widespread frost is expected across much of the Peninsula, with possible snow at low elevations in the central-northern regions and strong winds in the northern half of the country, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands.
The brick inflates again: six communities are already registering prices higher than before the bubble
Real estate prices in six communities have surpassed pre-bubble levels, with the Balearic Islands leading with a 51% increase.
Arrivals from Algeria increased by more than 25%
Arrivals from Algeria by sea to the Balearic Islands have risen by over 25%, influenced by a diplomatic crisis related to Sánchez's stance on Western Sahara.
Overcrowded workers in basements and non-stop working hours: the silenced story of the tourism 'boom' in the Balearic Islands
The article reveals the harsh conditions faced by workers in the Balearic Islands during the 1960s tourism boom, living in overcrowded basements and enduring endless working hours without proper support.
Irregular arrivals in Spain decline by 42.6% in 2025 with a total of 36,775 immigrants
In 2025, irregular immigration to Spain decreased by 42.6%, totaling 36,775 immigrants, with a notable 62% drop in sea arrivals to the Canary Islands and a 24.5% increase in arrivals to the Balearic Islands.
The storm 'Francis' will bring rain and snow to the Peninsula during the weekend
Storm Francis is expected to bring unstable weather with rain and snow to the Peninsula and Balearic Islands this weekend, raising alerts for low altitude snow in populated areas and major highways.
Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community Lead Interest in Public Exams, Followed by Madrid and Catalonia
A study by OpositaTest shows that people in the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community are most interested in taking public exams for jobs, valuing job stability and predictable hours over salary.
Happy 2026 and F*ck Spain Forever: message from the former Podemos president of the Balearic Parliament to greet the year
Former Balearic Parliament president Baltasar Picornell sent a controversial New Year's message expressing disdain for Spain, reflecting his longstanding views.
Prohens focuses on housing "for the people from here" and the transformation of the tourism model
Marga Prohens, the President of the Balearic Government, emphasizes the importance of local housing and the need to transform the tourism model in her New Year's speech.
The arrival of migrants experiences its largest decline since 2019 despite the increase in arrivals through the Balearic Islands
Spain has recorded a 40% decrease in migrant arrivals in 2025, marking the largest decline since 2019, with the Balearic Islands being the only exception to this trend.
The storm persists with heavy rains in the Valencian Community, Murcia, the Balearic Islands, and Almería
Heavy rains are expected to continue affecting parts of the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and the coasts of Almería and Murcia, despite expectations that the storm will ease following a tumultuous weekend.