Culture
Can Picafort, the new Ithaca of the Mediterranean
Joan Bennàssar's remarkable sculptures can be seen this summer along the front in Can Picafort, all part of the project to make Can Picafort a cultural reference point in Majorca.
Tourist tax
Government says the tourist tax has been a success
The tourist tax, says the government, has been introduced successfully and with complete normality. It has all been very positive.
Culture
Joan Bennàssar’s ports of seaweed
The sculpture, "Ports of Seaweed", created expressly for the Can Picafort seafront, has allegorical characters from our history.
Tourism
Exceltur warning that tourism growth is not sustainable
The current boom in the Balearics and Spain has been assisted by tourists who have been "borrowed" from other destinations.
Police
New Palma police commissioner praises professionalism
Palouzié says that criminality and corruption have been concentrated on a few within the force. He is also critical of the police's structure, which has allowed there to be "inventions".
Police
Teenagers sought to "lynch" a youth at Biniali fiestas
The incident was sparked off by a violent exchange between two youths at the fiestas.
Comment
Alternatives for cruise ships
"Passengers disembark in Palma to see the landmarks and not the inside of a bus station which is not close to any of the main attractions."
Jason Moore