Tourism
Palma takes off as city destination for Europeans
“Eighty-five per cent of existing housing stock - a total of 48 hotels - is of the highest category."
Environment
Madrid asked for vast marine reserve off Soller
The regional government envisages an area of some 5,000 hectares along a coastal stretch in the Tramuntana from Ses Puntes in Soller to Morro d’en Llobera in Escorca.
Fairs and fiestas
Christmas fairs in Majorca 15-20 December
Christmas markets are being held every day in Inca, Palma, Port Adriano, Puerto Portals and Santa Ponsa.
Playa de Palma
Government still demanding Playa de Palma state funding
Vice-President Barceló is reiterating the Balearic demand for 78 million euros: 63 million of which remain outstanding.
Education
First Nadal Foundation centre opens
Offering a complementary educative programme, the centre uses sport as its main means of bringing about personal integration and development as well as inspiring values of respect, excellence and fellowship.
Real Mallorca
Tactical suicide sinks Mallorca in just 70 seconds
Real Mallorca, after going ahead after 90 seconds, lost 2-1 away at Tenerife on Saturday night when the home team scored two second-half goals in 70 seconds.
Comment
Festive period
“The festive period on the island is fantastic, shame more people don’t enjoy it."
Jason Moore