Culture
Majorca mourns Barbara Weil, painter and sculptor
In 1967, Barbara Weil and the family took time to explore the Mediterranean Sea by sailboat; they happened upon the small fishing village of Puerto Andratx.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax war between Greece and the Balearics
The Greek tourist tax "is to aim to enhance the State’s revenue in the context of the current fiscal adjustment programme".
Tourism
Joint promotion of Majorca's Pla region
Specific attractions in terms of culture and heritage include the Cossier dancers of both Algaida and Montuiri.
Emergencies
Difficult rescue of man who fell down a cliff
The 62-year-old fell some ten metres down a cliff edge in Llucmajor.
Transport
Formentor shuttle bus delayed for a year
The shuttle bus will form part of the routes for the new bus service concessions that will begin in 2019.
Business
Hotel room revenue in the Balearics up by 80%
The RevPar ratio of revenue per available room went up to an average of 80.5 euros in the Balearics last year.
Health
Unions unclear about health service Catalan requirements
The government is running up against a problem in that it is unlikely to be able to cover all posts because of the language stipulation.
Holiday rentals
Rentals zoning will "perpetuate" sun and beach tourism
Rentals zoning will benefit coastal areas and will prevent the development and renewal of municipalities in the interior.
Fiestas
British journalists invited to Sant Sebastià fiestas
Journalists from Love Exploring, Flux Magazine and The Culture Trip have been in Palma for the fiestas.
Comment
The fugitive president
Puigdemont can never really become Catalan president.
Jason Moore