Police
Police minister confirms commitment to Balearics safety
The national director-general of the police described the Balearic Islands as one of the safest and most attractive destinations in the Mediterranean.
Environment
Majorca summer fire-prevention campaign is launched
Tourists are being appealed to as well in order to heighten their awareness of fire risk.
Weather
Met agency confirms that Balearic summer will be hotter than normal
Temperatures will be above average. This would suggest average maximum peaks of 29 degrees and minimums of 19.
Police
Majorca towns demanding more police this summer
The municipalities fear that there will be insufficient cover for the anticipated volume of tourists.
Police
Town hall furious over Playa de Palma policing arrangements
The tension at the meeting was such that the councillor for public safety accused the National Police of doing nothing.
Tourism
Calvia's mayor reminding everyone of summer regulations
"Only with the efforts of everyone will we realise the common desire for a quality destination."
Magalluf
Magalluf looking forward to an outstanding season
From May to October, a total of 420,000 tourists are expected, which will be an increase of 60,000.
Police
Bobbies on the beat in Playa de Palma
The town hall has its security units ready, but where are the additional National Police officers?
Holidays sold out, Magalluf selfies and murder: the week in Majorca
Summer holidays will be in short supply, but was there some hyping-up going on?
Tourism
Summer bookings for Majorca reaching "critical point"
In the UK, if people have not booked their summer holiday to Majorca yet, they are going to be hard pushed to find accommodation.
Tourism
Balearics is Europe's favourite summer destination
The most economic of the four islands, reveals Trip Advisor, is Majorca.
Police
Police numbers for Palma this summer to more than double
The chief of police said that summer policing is a challenge because of issues such as drinking parties and illegal selling.
Tourism
Services could be overstretched this summer
Water and electricity supplies, sewage-plant capabilities, beach overcrowding, road congestion, rubbish collections: these are some of the issues.
Tourism
Holiday price war between Britain and the Balearics
British tourist industry fighting back offering better value staycation holidays.
Tourism
Busiest and longest tourist season in decades starts this weekend
Come 1 May, 100 per cent of hotels will be open. Moreover, there will be no post-Easter slump in business this year.
Tourism
Majorca tourist industry near saturation point
Trade analysts GfK have warned that families who delay booking their summer holiday could be priced out of the market to Spain and other destinations perceived as “safe”.
Police
Calvia begins planning its summer security operations
Rodriguez also told the Bulletin this week that he would like to see the return of British police officers but in greater numbers.
Tourism
Berlin fair confirms record summer for Majorca
German tour operators are expressing concern about the tourist tax and what it will be spent on.
Tourism
Now the rush is on to book a cheap flight to the Balearics
The airlines are just filling their boots.
Tourism
Britons advised to book their Spanish holidays as soon as possible
Amidst fears that Spain could be sold out by the end of this month, ABTA tried to ease people’s fears and calm the stampede for holidays.