New UK/EU agreements on food, travel & freedom of movement - surrender or success for the Balearics? Under the radar but Ibiza's car limits will definitely come into force in less than 2 weeks, rental prices take a dip but the devil is in the detail, Okuda San Miguel's street art is due to be unveiled in San Antonio but there's a dramatic last minute development and we go food crazy as plans announced for europe's biggest fast food restaurant meanwhile where is the world's most expensive restaurant plus the restaurant that consumes the most caviar in the world. A clue - all 3 are in the Balearics. THIS IS TALKING BALEARICS AFTER ALL!

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Which town in the Balearics has the most expensive rentals in Spain whilst close by people are living in shanty towns, a 'Which' survey has revealed the most saturated tourist areas with some surprising results, the Spanish working week looks to be tweaked which may have a big knock on effect for the Balearics, professional football teams are starting to arrive on the white isle and the press are loving it & Ibiza comes out winners in a contest close to the hearts of Martin & Richie. This is TALKING BALEARICS.

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Boating in the Balearics is big business as Richie witnessed first hand at the PIBS, Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has his say on solving the drinking problem aboard his planes. The Balearic Tourist tax is back in the headlines and there’s a resolution on the proposed ban on Brits buying property. The lads talk RUBBISH (not for the first time some might say) and there was a surprising arrival at Ibiza airport not forgetting the medieval festival this coming weekend. This is TALKING BALEARICS

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How exactly did the Balearics beat the national power outage that caused chaos throughout Spain? Richie reports from the Palma International Boat Show where serious money can be spent, Ibiza has its first death from a balcony fall - what is the main cause & what can be done? We are only in April & unruly flights are arriving on a daily basis - are low cost carriers putting profit before safety? What was the fallout from Ibiza's big club opening weekend and some positive news from local football in Mallorca.

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Magaluf & San Antonio are regenerating with young dynamic politicians at the helm, Martin & Richie discuss what's happening on their respective islands, It's Ibiza clubs opening week plus the International Music Summit is in town & it has a very special closing party & as vehicle limits are about to come into law there's a crackdown on 'caravans'. This is TALKING BALEARICS!

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There's a shock new housing update from the Balearic parliament that's sure to divide, Ibiza car hire employees have their say on potential vehicle limits coming in & You Tuber Dwayne Nolan joins Martin & Richie to give his expert overview on Ibiza's world famous clubbing scene -who's looking strong for summer 2025 & who might struggle plus how much do the big DJ's get paid per night? Meanwhile there's been a noteworthy comedy concert in Palma & Richie's nerves (and bank balance) are shredded for the big football game in Madrid on Wednesday night. This is TALKING BALEARICS!

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Housing protests in Palma didn't go to plan with a noticeable shift in focus, will Trump's tariffs drive up prices in the Balearics, a new exciting boulevard in San Antonio that connects the town, lots of building works just as the summer season starts but is this a bad thing & exciting times for 2 resorts that have previously suffered from bad publicity plus how the mediterranean lifestyle is pushing up life expectancy.

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Richie reports on the Mallorca hoteliers as they reach the end of their tether about misinformation, Easter is around the corner and expectations are high, AirBnB not doing anybody any favours, Balearic beaches are full of unwanted visitors, there's a right 'Royale' rumble in Ibiza on 7-9 April courtesy of Red Bull & a big youth football match in Mallorca with a potential €100M player on show. .

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