Archive for January, 2009
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Large rise in number of foreign nationals
Germans and Britons still the main groups The foreign population of the Balearics has rocketed by 17.2% in just one year, according to new figures from the National Statistics Institute. The figures show that the flow of migrants to the islands remains intense, with over 32,000 foreigners and 9,000 Spaniards arriving in one year. The [...]
Restaurants show economic resilience
Picture: Taberna Burladero The foreign population of the Balearics has rocketed by 17.2% in just one year, according to new figures from the National Statistics Institute. The figures show that the flow of migrants to the islands remains intense, with over 32,000 foreigners and 9,000 Spaniards arriving in one year. The figures also reveal that [...]
Tags: Cold front brings snow and ice to Mallorca
Miserable weather set to continue An icy cold front moving down from northern Europe brought snow and freezing rain to Mallorca yesterday (Wednesday). By the morning the temperature in the mountains had dropped to zero and people sat shivering in their houses, while at lower altitudes people had to put up with incessant rain. A [...]
Freddy Shepherd moves into the endgame
Freddy Shepherd British businessman to travel to Palma with ultimatum over Real Mallorca Monday will see the arrival of former Newcastle owner Freddy Shepherd in Palma to present an ultimatum to the managers of Real Mallorca. Shepherd is launching the offensive to buy control of the club as it struggles to stay afloat and keep [...]
