Balearic Times is an independent news site covering Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera: news, politics, business, economy, health, culture, sport, tech and weather.https://balearictimes.com/en-GBhttps://balearictimes.com/welcome-to-the-new-balearic-times/https://balearictimes.com/welcome-to-the-new-balearic-times/Balearic Times has a new, faster home, with news from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, a daily weather forecast and a clearer editorial policy.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/do-you-think-you-have-adhd-these-are-the-symptoms-in-adults-according-to-psychiatrist-mercedes-loro/https://balearictimes.com/do-you-think-you-have-adhd-these-are-the-symptoms-in-adults-according-to-psychiatrist-mercedes-loro/Many adults with ADHD were never diagnosed as children. It is never too late to seek help, says the specialist.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:51:20 GMThealthhttps://balearictimes.com/caixabank-signs-an-alliance-with-the-calzedonia-group-and-tezenis-to-expand-its-new-payment-system/https://balearictimes.com/caixabank-signs-an-alliance-with-the-calzedonia-group-and-tezenis-to-expand-its-new-payment-system/The Italian retailer, part of the group that owns Tezenis and Intimissimi, has installed the system in more than 280 shops in Spain.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:06:37 GMTeconomyhttps://balearictimes.com/a-duel-with-a-lot-of-history/https://balearictimes.com/a-duel-with-a-lot-of-history/From the Falklands to Maradona's "Hand of God", few fixtures carry as much weight. Now a place in the final is at stake.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:49:06 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/intense-heat-and-tropical-nights-will-continue/https://balearictimes.com/intense-heat-and-tropical-nights-will-continue/An orange alert is in force for the interior, a yellow alert for the south, east and north, while the Serra de Tramuntana escapes warnings.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:37:17 GMTweatherhttps://balearictimes.com/rodrigo-cuevas-headlines-ibizas-nits-de-tanit-festival-2026-with-a-celebration-of-folk-electronic-music-and-contemporary-culture/https://balearictimes.com/rodrigo-cuevas-headlines-ibizas-nits-de-tanit-festival-2026-with-a-celebration-of-folk-electronic-music-and-contemporary-culture/The 12th edition, below the walls of Dalt Vila, also features Valeria Castro and a Pitiusan duo blending local tradition and electronics.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:58:42 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/artificial-intelligence-apple-complaint-threatens-openai-plans-to-launch-ai-iphone/https://balearictimes.com/artificial-intelligence-apple-complaint-threatens-openai-plans-to-launch-ai-iphone/The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of recruiting former Apple staff to obtain confidential information as it develops a device that could rival the iPhone.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:56:08 GMTtechhttps://balearictimes.com/these-are-the-six-dog-breeds-that-best-adapt-to-people-over-50-years-old/https://balearictimes.com/these-are-the-six-dog-breeds-that-best-adapt-to-people-over-50-years-old/From the cuddly Cavalier King Charles to the energetic Brittany, the right dog depends on your energy, space and routine.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:35:32 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/amerikanischer-milliardar-auf-mallorcas-nachbarinsel-ibiza-inhaftiert/https://balearictimes.com/amerikanischer-milliardar-auf-mallorcas-nachbarinsel-ibiza-inhaftiert/A judge ordered the Cox family heir, a self-described communist and pro-Palestinian activist, to remain in custody.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:25:46 GMTpoliticshttps://balearictimes.com/the-interior-jungle-of-carlos-jacanamijoy-arrives-at-la-nave-salinas-in-ibiza/https://balearictimes.com/the-interior-jungle-of-carlos-jacanamijoy-arrives-at-la-nave-salinas-in-ibiza/The Colombian painter of Inga heritage brings his large, colour-saturated canvases to the old salt warehouse until 30 October.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:53:44 GMTculturehttps://balearictimes.com/rafa-nadal-business-the-expansion-of-the-rafa-nadal-academy-beyond-manacor-from-mexico-to-kuwait-with-an-upcoming-opening-in-albania/https://balearictimes.com/rafa-nadal-business-the-expansion-of-the-rafa-nadal-academy-beyond-manacor-from-mexico-to-kuwait-with-an-upcoming-opening-in-albania/From Kuwait to Mexico and Egypt, Nadal's tennis brand has expanded across four continents, helped by the sale of 44.9% to GPF Capital.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:21:57 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/body-of-a-78-year-old-woman-who-had-been-dead-for-over-a-month-has-been-found-at-her-home-in-mallorca/https://balearictimes.com/body-of-a-78-year-old-woman-who-had-been-dead-for-over-a-month-has-been-found-at-her-home-in-mallorca/Neighbours in La Soledat raised the alarm over a smell; police believe she died of natural causes.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:50:17 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/the-supreme-court-allows-etts-to-hire-people-abroad-and-bring-them-to-work-in-spain/https://balearictimes.com/the-supreme-court-allows-etts-to-hire-people-abroad-and-bring-them-to-work-in-spain/The court struck down the 2024 rule excluding ETTs from hiring at source, a system that has brought more than 25,000 workers to Spain.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:43:04 GMTeconomyhttps://balearictimes.com/what-they-are-and-why-they-do-not-increase-the-risk-of-breast-cancer/https://balearictimes.com/what-they-are-and-why-they-do-not-increase-the-risk-of-breast-cancer/Having more glandular tissue than fat is a normal variation. It can make mammograms harder to read, but it is not a cancer risk factor in itself.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:04:39 GMThealthhttps://balearictimes.com/these-chic-flavors-are-now-available-in-ice-cream-parlors-on-mallorca/https://balearictimes.com/these-chic-flavors-are-now-available-in-ice-cream-parlors-on-mallorca/Mallorca's ice cream parlours have become dessert boutiques, with flavours that go far beyond vanilla and strawberry.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:42:40 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/this-is-how-the-atp-ranking-looks-after-the-wimbledon-final-sinner-maintains-the-advantage-and-alcaraz-loses-second-position/https://balearictimes.com/this-is-how-the-atp-ranking-looks-after-the-wimbledon-final-sinner-maintains-the-advantage-and-alcaraz-loses-second-position/Out injured, Alcaraz lost the points from last year's Wimbledon title, allowing Roland Garros champion Zverev to move up to second.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:00:27 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/santa-eularia-restores-font-de-morna-preserving-one-of-ibizas-historic-hydraulic-heritage-landmarks/https://balearictimes.com/santa-eularia-restores-font-de-morna-preserving-one-of-ibizas-historic-hydraulic-heritage-landmarks/Repeated rockfalls had damaged the arch and spring outlet; the €14,479 restoration was funded and carried out by the Atzaró group.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:46:08 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/teacher-javier-garcia-navarro-debuts-a-story-about-learning-to-share-in-childrens-literature/https://balearictimes.com/teacher-javier-garcia-navarro-debuts-a-story-about-learning-to-share-in-childrens-literature/"Compartir no es fácil" explores the gap between what adults demand of children and what they do themselves.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:52:42 GMTculturehttps://balearictimes.com/mallorca-weather-for-monday-july-13/https://balearictimes.com/mallorca-weather-for-monday-july-13/Interior Mallorca faces 39C under an amber warning, with yellow warnings on the coast and a hazy sky from African dust.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:50:02 GMTweatherhttps://balearictimes.com/ciutadella-brings-forward-the-carmen-festival-and-pays-tribute-to-the-seafaring-tradition/https://balearictimes.com/ciutadella-brings-forward-the-carmen-festival-and-pays-tribute-to-the-seafaring-tradition/The procession carried the Virgin aboard the boat Curniola to the bay, where flowers were thrown into the sea in tribute to seafarers.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:49:33 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/ex-spanish-pm-sparks-outrage-over-remarks-about-frances-footballers/https://balearictimes.com/ex-spanish-pm-sparks-outrage-over-remarks-about-frances-footballers/Pedro Sánchez called the former prime minister's comment shameful, and several French ministers condemned it ahead of the Spain–France semi-final.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:43:13 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/the-new-book-about-deseado-mercadal/https://balearictimes.com/the-new-book-about-deseado-mercadal/Journalist Tomàs Andújar recovers the lesser-known story of the Menorcan musician: Civil War reporter, prisoner in an Algerian camp and exile for decades.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:51:56 GMTculturehttps://balearictimes.com/this-is-the-disease-that-30-of-the-population-will-experience-throughout-their-lives/https://balearictimes.com/this-is-the-disease-that-30-of-the-population-will-experience-throughout-their-lives/Caused by the chickenpox virus reawakening, shingles is most common after 50 — and early antiviral treatment makes a difference.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:23:04 GMThealthhttps://balearictimes.com/a-hot-cat-may-sleep-more-but-it-should-not-stop-eating-or-drinking/https://balearictimes.com/a-hot-cat-may-sleep-more-but-it-should-not-stop-eating-or-drinking/How to tell normal summer laziness from heat stress in cats, and what owners can do to keep them cool.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:58:32 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/this-july-is-proving-to-be-quite-bad-high-summer-in-mallorca-the-tourists-are-here-but-what-about-the-spending/https://balearictimes.com/this-july-is-proving-to-be-quite-bad-high-summer-in-mallorca-the-tourists-are-here-but-what-about-the-spending/Restaurants, car hire firms and holiday rentals report shorter stays and smaller bills, even as official figures show total spending rising.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:41:53 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/gemma-triay-stops-her-historic-streak-of-finals-and-seeks-to-resurface-in-malaga/https://balearictimes.com/gemma-triay-stops-her-historic-streak-of-finals-and-seeks-to-resurface-in-malaga/The Menorcan and Delfi Brea reached 13 consecutive finals before defeats in Valencia and Valladolid and a lost final in Bordeaux.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:18:07 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/mallorca-weather-for-sunday-july-12/https://balearictimes.com/mallorca-weather-for-sunday-july-12/Yellow warnings for most of the island on Sunday and Monday, with up to 43C possible inland by Thursday and Friday.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:57:26 GMTweatherhttps://balearictimes.com/the-secret-of-ses-arenetes-and-quesos-torralba-to-make-the-best-semi-cured-artisanal-cheese-fogassa/https://balearictimes.com/the-secret-of-ses-arenetes-and-quesos-torralba-to-make-the-best-semi-cured-artisanal-cheese-fogassa/The winning Mahón-Menorca cheese was made at Ses Arenetes farm and aged by Quesos Torralba, combining farm craft and careful maturing.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:06:53 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/experts-are-not-so-clear-2/https://balearictimes.com/experts-are-not-so-clear-2/Critics say the strategy offers escape routes rather than independence, and warn that new data centres could end up serving US firms.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:05:06 GMTtechhttps://balearictimes.com/eivissa-daurada-returns-to-dalt-vila-with-a-free-candlelight-concert-in-ibizas-unesco-listed-old-town/https://balearictimes.com/eivissa-daurada-returns-to-dalt-vila-with-a-free-candlelight-concert-in-ibizas-unesco-listed-old-town/Local musicians perform film scores and neoclassical pieces at the Sant Pere bastion on 18 July; free tickets must be booked online.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:39:34 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/pre-season-starts-at-real-mallorca/https://balearictimes.com/pre-season-starts-at-real-mallorca/The relegated club has signed Adrián Fuentes and Arnau Puigmal, plays its first friendly on 18 July and faces PSG on 5 August.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:52:47 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/housing-prices-stagnate-in-the-center-of-madrid-barcelona-and-valencia-and-the-boom-moves-to-the-outskirts/https://balearictimes.com/housing-prices-stagnate-in-the-center-of-madrid-barcelona-and-valencia-and-the-boom-moves-to-the-outskirts/Asking prices in outer districts rose faster than in city centres between January 2025 and April 2026, narrowing the gap.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:17:24 GMTeconomyhttps://balearictimes.com/the-odyssey-editions-all-roads-lead-to-the-odyssey-the-adventure-of-returning-home-with-which-western-literature-was-born/https://balearictimes.com/the-odyssey-editions-all-roads-lead-to-the-odyssey-the-adventure-of-returning-home-with-which-western-literature-was-born/Christopher Nolan's film has revived interest in the story of Odysseus, with new translations, graphic novels and retellings in Spanish bookshops.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:49:09 GMTculturehttps://balearictimes.com/spain-is-top-summer-holiday-destination-for-britons-as-middle-east-conflict-changes-travel-plans/https://balearictimes.com/spain-is-top-summer-holiday-destination-for-britons-as-middle-east-conflict-changes-travel-plans/ABTA research finds 38% of Britons planning a trip abroad are considering Spain, with more turning to package holidays and travel agents.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:14:03 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/how-to-act-in-the-event-of-a-drowning-in-the-pool/https://balearictimes.com/how-to-act-in-the-event-of-a-drowning-in-the-pool/Most drownings of children under five happen in private pools. Here is how to respond in an emergency and the precautions that save lives.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:33:53 GMThealthhttps://balearictimes.com/experts-are-not-so-clear/https://balearictimes.com/experts-are-not-so-clear/Brussels wants to reduce its dependence on US tech giants with a 0-to-4 sovereignty rating for cloud services. But few European providers can reach the top levels.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:23:07 GMTtechhttps://balearictimes.com/ryanair-passenger-partially-sucked-out-of-window-on-flight-from-greece/https://balearictimes.com/ryanair-passenger-partially-sucked-out-of-window-on-flight-from-greece/The window broke shortly after take-off from Thessaloniki. Companions pulled the man back inside and the plane returned safely.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:37:57 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/german-mallorca-football-club-continues-to-strengthen/https://balearictimes.com/german-mallorca-football-club-continues-to-strengthen/The new club, starting in the lowest regional league, has signed Thorsten Legat as coach and Bastian Müller as sporting director and player.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:30:25 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/french-tycoon-xavier-niel-buys-16-of-vodafone-from-the-emirates-for-5-2-billion-and-becomes-the-largest-shareholder/https://balearictimes.com/french-tycoon-xavier-niel-buys-16-of-vodafone-from-the-emirates-for-5-2-billion-and-becomes-the-largest-shareholder/The French telecoms billionaire is buying 16.2% of the group from the UAE's e& through his company Vega and says he has no plans for a full takeover.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:56:48 GMTeconomyhttps://balearictimes.com/an-off-duty-police-officer-and-several-neighbors-rescue-nine-dogs-trapped-by-a-fire-in-la-rioja/https://balearictimes.com/an-off-duty-police-officer-and-several-neighbors-rescue-nine-dogs-trapped-by-a-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.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:22:53 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/the-mystery-surrounding-the-seven-skeletons-located-in-the-talaiotic-houses-of-torre-den-galmes/https://balearictimes.com/the-mystery-surrounding-the-seven-skeletons-located-in-the-talaiotic-houses-of-torre-den-galmes/A new burial inside "Structure 1" and a decorated pot placed beneath the floor deepen the mystery of Menorca's largest prehistoric village.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:48:20 GMTculturehttps://balearictimes.com/drivers-face-fines-of-up-to-e200-for-making-this-common-luggage-mistake/https://balearictimes.com/drivers-face-fines-of-up-to-e200-for-making-this-common-luggage-mistake/Unsecured bags can become dangerous projectiles in a crash. Here's how to load your car safely for a summer trip.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:34:35 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/mallorca-weather-for-saturday-july-11/https://balearictimes.com/mallorca-weather-for-saturday-july-11/Binissalem hit 40C for a fourth day running; warnings drop to yellow on Saturday, with up to 41C possible again next week.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:09:26 GMTweatherhttps://balearictimes.com/should-we-be-afraid-of-france-the-moment-of-truth-for-spain/https://balearictimes.com/should-we-be-afraid-of-france-the-moment-of-truth-for-spain/Deschamps's side arrives with 16 goals scored and two conceded, Mbappé leading the scoring charts and a midfield built on physical strength.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:09:12 GMTsportshttps://balearictimes.com/arepas-and-music-in-sa-placa-to-help-the-victims-of-the-earthquakes-in-venezuela/https://balearictimes.com/arepas-and-music-in-sa-placa-to-help-the-victims-of-the-earthquakes-in-venezuela/Venezuelans living in Menorca organised a solidarity party with food, a raffle and live music for children affected by the quakes.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:28:32 GMTlifestylehttps://balearictimes.com/ia-tributaries/https://balearictimes.com/ia-tributaries/Spain's draft AI law would keep the details of automated tools used to fight tax fraud confidential. Critics say that could undermine taxpayers' rights.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:35:26 GMTeconomyhttps://balearictimes.com/uber-400-migranten-erreichen-innerhalb-nur-einer-woche-die-balearen-auf-booten/https://balearictimes.com/uber-400-migranten-erreichen-innerhalb-nur-einer-woche-die-balearen-auf-booten/Twenty-three small boats arrived off Mallorca, Cabrera and Formentera, with 121 people on the busiest day.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:56:53 GMTpoliticshttps://balearictimes.com/two-beer-lorries-stolen-from-estrella-damm-depot-in-mallorca/https://balearictimes.com/two-beer-lorries-stolen-from-estrella-damm-depot-in-mallorca/Police are searching for a red Renault and a red Mitsubishi lorry, both carrying the brand's logo and full of beer.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:33:26 GMTnewshttps://balearictimes.com/es-clot-de-ibiza-celebrates-its-parties-with-foam-paella-and-lots-of-dancing/https://balearictimes.com/es-clot-de-ibiza-celebrates-its-parties-with-foam-paella-and-lots-of-dancing/The neighbourhood's programme runs from 19 to 26 July, with chess, capoeira, a symphonic band, DJs and a popular paella.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:47:21 GMTculturehttps://balearictimes.com/stage-7-of-the-tour-de-france-live/https://balearictimes.com/stage-7-of-the-tour-de-france-live/The 175.1 km stage from Hagetmau crosses the Landes forest to Bordeaux, with only a small climb and temperatures near 40C.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:48:32 GMTsports