Majorca
Resignation call and road tragedy: the week in Majorca
Tourism minister Biel Barceló was still under pressure, the secretary-of-state for tourism flew in, as did the British ambassador, and there was the tragic death of a cyclist.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 25-30 April
The Palma Boat Show starts on Friday. Fairs at the weekend in Es Pillari (Palma), Porreres, Sant Joan and Santa Maria. Palma's Feria de Abril also starts on Friday. And it's the return of the Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival at the Protur Gran Hotel in Sa Coma.
Elections
French citizens in Majorca voting in presidential election
More than 3,500 French citizens in Majorca and Minorca will vote today in the first round of the French presidential election.
Services
Waste collection services in Calvia resorts brought forward
The earlier tourist season has meant that in March, for example, there was 9% increase in waste.
Beaches
Es Trenc beach caught in row between Madrid and regional government
At Es Trenc no sun loungers and parasols are yet in place and the chiringuito bars are still closed.
Emergencies
British tourist killed by a car in Magalluf
The driver tested positive for alcohol and cocaine and has been charged with reckless homicide.
