About this episode

The episode discusses the unexpected slowdown in the Balearics amidst World Cup fever, illegal parties in Ibiza, and concerns over tourist safety.

World Cup fever has swept across the Balearics, but why are bars and restaurants reporting an unexpected slowdown in the middle of June? An illegal Ibiza party has made headlines across the islands, and the local government has unveiled a surprising new strategy to crack down on organisers. Minivan drivers are under scrutiny after a series of concerning incidents, while the British Government is taking a more proactive role in tourist safety this summer and in San Antonio, a debate is brewing...

People in this episode

Host: Martin Makepeace

Topics covered

• World Cup
• Ibiza parties
• tourist safety
• local government
• minivan incidents

Keywords

• World Cup
• Balearics
• Ibiza
• illegal parties
• tourist safety
• minivan incidents

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Government

Places: Balearics, Ibiza, San Antonio

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