What's On
Events in Majorca on Tuesday / Wednesday
Complete guide of daily Christmas events plus screening today of an original English version film To Walk Invisible at Sa Nostra Culture Centre in Palma.
Fraud
Western Union agents guilty in massive "Nigerian letters" fraud
Based on reports made to police up to October 2014, the amount defrauded was 17.5 million euros between 2009 and 2012.
Employment
Number of long-term unemployment cut by half
The amount of people out of work for less than 3 months has also dropped from 63% in 2014 to 50% in 2019.
Tourism
Hoteliers predicting bounce in British bookings
The president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation expects there to be an upturn in British bookings following last week’s general election.
Police
New Palma Police chief takes charge
New boss wants a force with more female officers that contributes to the prestige and image of Palma.
Weather
Special commission to be formed to tackle weather emergencies in the Balearics
One of the main functions will be to study a new system of zoning for raising alerts of adverse conditions.
Weather
Recent weather causes damages to Felanitx monument
It’s not the first time the sculpture has been damaged.
Christmas
Festive crackdown on under age drinking and drug abuse
Breathalysers and drug tests are also being carried out.
Police
Squatters have been forcibly removed in Palma
It is notoriously difficult to evict squatters and taking legal action can be time-consuming and expensive.
Christmas
The Balearic Blood bank needs your help over Christmas
In Palma, donations can be made between now and Saturday at the blood banks.
Christmas
Have you bought your Christmas lottery ticket?
Last year 25.5 million Spanish residents between the ages of 18 and 75 bought a Christmas lottery ticket.
Spotlight on Soller
The pre Christmas world of Soller
On Saturday 21st December 2019 Soller will be celebrating the Festival of Light
Comment
Brexit bounce
“The British have gone from being in the dog house to being the top dogs...”
Jason Moore