Tourism
Tour operators in "trade war" for Majorca's hotel places
European tour operators are currently engaged in a battle to ensure that they have as many hotel places for the 2016 summer season as possible.
Real Club Nautico
Eyewitness account from skipper of yacht which rescued sailor
“The pants were bad for swimming, but they gave me buoyancy,” Rodriguez said later as he prepared to continue with his plans to compete in the regatta.
Winter flights
Government plans greater competition for Majorca's winter flights
Aim to turn around situation as exists at present, namely that from late October to late March, when airlines’ winter schedules are in operation.
Retail laws
Suspension of licences for large retail sites ratified
“The Balearic Islands are not a shopping mall, so Podemos support the group that wants to protect Ses Fontanelles (the area in Palma where a major centre is planned), as it is the last wetland area in Palma.”
Letters to the editor
"The point is that Palma and the wider community could only benefit by Sunday opening."
Real Mallorca
A state of optimism for Mallorca after 1-0 away win
Real Mallorca had a highly satisfactory 1-0 win away to Dutch SC Heerenveen on Saturday night.
Winter flights
Cracking winter flights
Yesterday, the Balearic government announced its intention to set to work on opening up more winter air routes between the Balearics and the principal European tourism markets.
Humphrey Carter