
Balearics ban energy drink sales to under 18s
The Balearic Islands have approved new public health measures aimed at protecting young people by restricting the sale of energy drinks to under-18s

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The Balearic Islands have approved new public health measures aimed at protecting young people by restricting the sale of energy drinks to under-18s

Same old complaints from the tourist industry on the island as last year. The ādiesel touristsā are apparently holiday makers who, while exploring the island, spend nothing

The Spanish holiday hotspot is one of the few places in Europe that will experience a total solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August 2026

The forecast high for the eclipse day is currently 39C. Temperatures still remaining above normal, which is 31-33C for the first fortnight in August.

The Balearic government has announced road restrictions and travel measures for Wednesday, 12 August 2026, as Mallorca prepares for the total solar eclipse

The Balearic government has announced a series of road restrictions and traffic measures in place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, as Mallorca prepares for a total solar eclipse

The budget airline has welcomed the conviction after the passenger caused trouble on a flight from Palma.

The Balearic island is considered one of the best places in Europe to watch the solar eclipse next week

According Omio research 30% of travellers worry about sounding rude. "Breaking words into smaller parts and practising them slowly can make a big difference. Even a small effort is often appreciated by locals and can help travellers feel far more confident when exploring a new destinationā

Japanās Shishi-Iwa House and Four Seasons Resorts in Lanai, Hawaii, offer programmes inspired by their surroundings, while agencies run Mallorca-based retreats for women entrepreneurs and more.

THE death of The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall last month, when he collided with the glass door of a villa in Mallorca after a night out, shook...

. Lower temperatures look likely during the week