The Three Kings bring joy to Majorca
Thousands of people turned out to greet the Three Kings as they docked in the old port at 18.00.
Police
Police in Palma considering scrapping arrests for minor drink-driving offences
The Guardia Civil and other local police forces do not detain drivers if a minor offence has been committed.
Refugee crisis
Watchtowers to be lit up in support of refugees' plight
The lighting-up of the watchtowers will take place on Saturday evening.
Tourism
November tourist spending in the Balearics rose by 8%
Total spending in November increased in line with there having been more tourist arrivals.
Construction
Manacor clamping down on illegal building work
The hotel in Porto Cristo has been sealed off and the electricity has been cut off.
Magalluf
Punta Ballena is selling up
"Some business owners have adapted to the new image by changing what they offer. Others have not. Hence, there are the signs."
Fiestas
A referendum for festive celebrations' location?
Palma is considering a consultation on whether or to hold major celebrations in the Passeig Born rather than Plaça Cort.
Infrastructure
Cala Deya improvements being undertaken this winter
A quarter of a million is being invested in safety and traffic improvements.
Health
Son Espases staff being fined for "bad parking"
Workers had to agree that the contractor could remove vehicles and to also agree that they would pay for this.
Tourist tax
More than 230 tourist tax spending proposals to consider
There are 236 proposals with a combined value of 218.4 million euros. There are 30 million euros of revenue to be allocated.
Construction
Hoteliers accuse Pollensa town hall of preventing renovation
The hoteliers claim that "ideological" criteria are being applied as opposed to technical ones.
Holiday rentals
Residents' federation slams holiday rental legislation
"The federation is totally incensed and disappointed by the government's lack of political sensitivity."
Emergencies
Increase in the number of road deaths in the Balearics in 2016
The percentage increase in fatalities in the Balearics was much greater than the rise nationally.
Tourism
Pollensa the great exception to the holiday rentals' rule
Pollensa is the only one of Majorca's main tourism municipalities where supply of holiday rentals' places exceeds hotel places.
Tourism
Renting rooms to tourists will be outlawed
One of the reasons given for outlawing the rental of rooms is the government's intention to apply quality standards.
Environment
Council of Majorca waging war on illegal pools
Pools have been built in areas, such as the mountains, where there is a high level of environmental protection.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax fraud a target for the government
Payment of the tourist tax will be a major target for a department to combat tax fraud.
Police
Illegal immigrant boat found in Llucmajor
It was beached between Cala Pi and Cap Blanc and its discovery sparked a search for its occupants.
Emergencies
New year claims its first road death
A 53-year-old man died this morning in a road traffic incident on the Inca motorway.
Palma
Hila says there must be a "sense of order" for Palma's tourism
"We have to know how to manage the success of the principal driver of our economy in order to avoid saturations like those this summer."
Culture
Fornalutx becomes one of Spain's prettiest villages tomorrow
Fornalutx is the first village in Majorca or the Balearics to be included in the network of the Los Pueblos más Bonitos de España association.
Society
Father of children with dead mother to fight for custody
"I want to make it very clear that I did not abandon the children and that I will fight to the very end to get them back."
Law
Supreme Court admits Pep Lemon appeal against Pepsi ruling
Lemon Factory is hopeful that the Supreme Court will now overturn the Balearic court decision.
Society
Photo of the King burned during sovereignty protest
Some 2,000 people took part in the march. The main banner called for there to be a roadmap to sovereignty.
Tourism
Surge in demand for all-inclusive holidays in 2017
Thomas Cook has increased its all-inclusive offer by 20% for next year.
Fiestas
More partygoers than usual expected for Palma New Year celebration
The town hall is expecting up to 1,500 more people this year.
Agriculture
Soller clementine production and prices both up
The clementines are attracting 60 cents per kilo, which is at least three times as much as in previous years.
Finance
Palma's total budget for 2017 will increase by almost 8%
The consolidated budget, which adds on amounts for the municipal agencies, will go up by 7.9% to give a grand total of 583.5 million.
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Three Kings what's on in Majorca: 2-8 January
Listed here are times for Three Kings parades across the island on Thursday, the grandest parade being that of Palma. If somewhere isn't listed, that doesn't mean there isn't a parade; getting information from all town halls isn't always straightforward. There are other events taking place, such as the performance of Llorenç Moyà's "Adoration" (with its satirical elements) in Palma's Ses Voltes park on Friday. Note that the Puerto Portals market has been extended and will finish on Sunday.
News
Prodis Pollensa new laptop from North Mallorca Lions
Prodis Pollensa, the day facility for disabled persons 18 years and older, was presented with a new Intel i-7 laptop with a 17-inch screen
