Cruise tourism
Discussions about cruise ship regulation have started
Initial talks in Hamburg are to be followed by further meetings to discuss cruise tourism limits.
Air travel
August record for passenger numbers at Palma airport
UK passenger numbers increased 3.7% in August and were up 3.4% for the January to August period.
Society
Lloseta is Majorca's poorest municipality
There are some vast differences in terms of average annual income in Majorca.
Travel Advice
Palma Airport has reopened after closure earlier today
Lengthy delays can be expected.
Property
Property sales fall as prices reach their peak
The sales of homes in the Balearics slumped by over 20% in July.
Weather in Spain
Third person dies, two airports closed as torrential rains hit southern Spain
Airports and roads closed due to storms
Politics
Spain's Podemos leader says he still hopes for last minute government deal
This is Sanchez's last opportunity to form a government.
Frank Talking
“It is what it is” - What on Earth is that supposed to mean?
I understand that someone counted the word ‘like’ in a conversation held between two of the lusty participants in a short 3 minute conversation. They gave up, when it reached 100!
What's On
Fiestas and events in Majorca on Friday / Saturday
Studium Aureum perform in Deya. poetry and music in Manacor and Annie the musical in Palma.
Article
Best travel tips to visit Maldives
Voyage privé in Maldivas can advise on how to find the best places to enjoy these amazing views.
Environment
How to save posidonia meadows
Posidonia meadows are vulnerable and fragile habitats that are declining in the Mediterranean Sea.
Football
Tough game for Real Mallorca Tonight
Moreno may not alter his normal starting XI very much against a team who’ve improved so much this season and have been enjoyable to watch.
Comment
Flooding
“Wouldn´t it be a good idea if flood defences on the island were improved.”
Jason Moore