Housing
Access to Palma housing getting tougher
Access to housing at an affordable price in the Balearics will continue to be one of the major issues this year.
Weather
Spain brings fresh impetus to climate fight after lost decade
Climate change is a concern for all of Spain.
Traffic
Half of Majorca’s speeding fines are issued in Calvia
Drivers are still being caught for speeding.
Restaurants
Palma eateries braced for a tough year ahead
Apart from concerns of an economic slowdown, rules and regulations introduced by the left wing coalition council are not helping.
Emergencies
Woman critical after being hit by train
The Guardia Civil are investigating how the woman came to fall onto the track.
Property
Cadastral values have risen 80%
In relative terms, the cadastral (rateable) value in Mancor de la Vall increased more than anywhere else.
Brexit
Majorca businesses wanting Brexit decisions
There are tourism concerns and worries about Balearic exports.
Letters to the Editor
Brexit concerns and the Presidents of the buildings on the North Side of Santa Ponsa Bay meet.
Football
Reina goes from hero to zero after 2-0 defeat
Two howlers condemned Real Mallorca to a 2-0 defeat away against Osasuna.
Comment
What a week!
“I think this week we saw British politics at its best. Brexit is a nightmare but the parliamentary dream lives on...”
Jason Moore