Police
Irish couple arrested in Majorca for abandoning their son
A couple from Ireland on holiday in Majorca were arrested at Palma’s Son Sant Joan airport on Wednesday for having allegedly abandoned their son.
Tourism
Kindhearted British resident offers sisters his home for free
Sisters Emily and Daisy Wolton were yesterday still waiting for some response from the company which "ripped them off" over a holiday let in Palma. However, good news came from elsewhere.
Refugees
Mixed reaction to Palma’s desire to help EU migrant crisis
“Obviously, we want people to be safe but these problems can’t be solved overnight."
Animal welfare
Fornalutx surprised at government querying of the bull-run
The ministry is wanting assurance that all necessary permissions are granted.
Catalonia
Spain prepares for another Catalan independence push
This election could be the break the Catalan independence movement has been waiting for.
Letters to the Editor
"Well, it appears that Palma council intends to encourage migrants to come and settle in Palma. You don’t provide a house for someone unless you expect them to stay."
Tennis
Palma will become a city of global tennis legends next month
The tournament, which will run from 8 to 11 October at the newly renovated Palma Sport and Tennis Club is going to feature some of the greatest players in tennis history
Comment
Festive election
“It is quite amazing that Spain will hold an election just before Christmas...”
Jason Moore