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Lifestyle from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera

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Lifestyle13 Jul 2026

Six dog breeds that suit people over 50

From the cuddly Cavalier King Charles to the energetic Brittany, the right dog depends on your energy, space and routine.

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Lifestyle13 Jul 2026

From limoncello spritz to chilli chocolate: the new ice cream flavours in Palma

Mallorca's ice cream parlours have become dessert boutiques, with flavours that go far beyond vanilla and strawberry.

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Lifestyle12 Jul 2026

Ciutadella moves its Virgen del Carmen celebration to Saturday to help fishermen

The procession carried the Virgin aboard the boat Curniola to the bay, where flowers were thrown into the sea in tribute to seafarers.

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Lifestyle12 Jul 2026

"A hot cat may sleep more, but it shouldn't stop eating or drinking"

How to tell normal summer laziness from heat stress in cats, and what owners can do to keep them cool.

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Lifestyle12 Jul 2026

The secret behind Menorca's best semi-cured artisan cheese

The winning Mahón-Menorca cheese was made at Ses Arenetes farm and aged by Quesos Torralba, combining farm craft and careful maturing.

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Lifestyle11 Jul 2026

Spain tops British summer holiday plans as the Middle East conflict reshapes travel

ABTA research finds 38% of Britons planning a trip abroad are considering Spain, with more turning to package holidays and travel agents.

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Lifestyle11 Jul 2026

Off-duty police officer and neighbours rescue nine dogs from fire in La Rioja

The group forced open a farm gate in Villamediana de Iregua and drove the frightened dogs to safety in a trailer.

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Lifestyle10 Jul 2026

Arepas and music in Maó's Sa Plaça to help earthquake victims in Venezuela

Venezuelans living in Menorca organised a solidarity party with food, a raffle and live music for children affected by the quakes.

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Lifestyle10 Jul 2026

Rare summer fog delays flights at Palma airport

Thick fog over the Bay of Palma cut visibility on Thursday morning, with some passengers waiting up to two hours.

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Lifestyle9 Jul 2026

What the EU's "Chat Control" vote means for your private messages

Platforms can voluntarily scan messages for child abuse material until 2028, but encrypted chats are excluded. Here's what changes for users.

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Lifestyle8 Jul 2026

Brussels says suspending EES border checks this summer is "impossible"

The Commission rejected airline and airport calls to pause the system, but member states can still temporarily suspend biometric registration until September.

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Lifestyle7 Jul 2026

Found an earwig at home? Here's what it means and how to keep them out

Earwigs are harmless and useful in the garden. Seeing them indoors usually points to damp or shelters close to the house.

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