The Spanish Prime Minister's wife is in a spot of bother, Ibiza's passport control is under the spotlight as residents face long waits, A new über luxury hotel is opening in Mallorca as the big brands look to take over, the ugly eyesore of Cala den Serra, in the north of Ibiza is finally being demolished but there's a curveball with wings, a new Netflix series will focus on the life of Mallorca's favourite son and TB has a suggestion for the authorities, Ibiza Clubs are preparing for their big opening parties and Real Mallorca are still going strong.

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UK passports are rising in cost yet again, Ibiza unveils plans for a new 5-star hotel but this one promises to be different from the rest. A new 'Selfie Tour' of Magaluf is being promoted by the Town Hall, the 'La Ruta de la Sal' Yacht Race proves successful once again and theres' a fun food 'tour' happening in Calvia for the next 4 weeks. Ibiza's new bus system hasn't been a success story so far and a surprise name has been announced for Amnesia's 50th birthday celebrations.

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Jet2 warns of an APD price hike, Ibiza Senator Juan José Ferrer takes aim at luxury tourism, and the hills of Mallorca have taken on an unfamiliar look. Ibiza enters apartment rental silly season with some eye-watering headlines, there’s MMA in Mallorca and our general sports round-up, while a war of words has broken out at the new venue for Lío Ibiza. There’s also a surprising sighting off the coast of Palma and how do you like your hot cross buns this Easter?

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The Spanish 'Happiness Index' is out and its no surprise to see the Balearics high on the table, Ibiza's government is offering €850K euros for new projects that will change the islands perception, Article 49 - Brussels is pushing back on the Balearics ruling of not being able to rent apartments, the Repsol Guide spreads Sunshine with their new 'Solete' awards, La Roja - Spains worlds champion footballers - are to take on England's Lionesses in Mallorca in June and Skepta turns up the Ibiza clubbing heat.

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Balearic & Portugal bookings surge for easter, Ibiza hotels look to solve the housing crisis with a long overdue shift in policy, Doctors strike, the superyachts have started to arrive which can ony mean that summer is around the corner, Mallorca gets ready for arrivals, clubbing and music news and, RCD Mallorca secure 3 points.

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Balearic tourism is shifting. Bookings are rising as travellers explore new destinations, but soaring fuel costs are putting fresh pressure on the islands. Meanwhile, Ibiza’s cruise numbers have taken a dip - raising the question of whether the boom has peaked. We also reveal the 2026 Soft Power Index for Ibiza and Mallorca, with some surprising results. On the sports front, Real Mallorca turn victory into a draw, and in Ibiza there’s progress at last on the city’s new courthouse - though locals will still need to wait around 20 months before it opens.

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Ibiza’s migration crisis explodes in a youth-centre showdown, Iran war fallout could hit Balearic tourism - and why the Dubai snobbery? Richie unveils his big charity bike ride, Balearic rents surge again, the real story behind non-resident property “ban” headlines, Real Mallorca spring a surprise managerial move while UNVRS stick to the proven formula.

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The €100K toilet dividing opinion on the White Isle, could British kids be heading to the Balearics in greater numbers soon? Mallorca Live adds new acts ahead of what’s set to be a BIG weekend, Ibiza’s new bus service might not be glamorous but it’s badly needed, Real Mallorca sack their coach, there’s a major update on Ibiza’s desperate need for public housing and we haven’t forgotten the Parador hotel.

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