Eviction
All families to be evicted from Son Banya by February
A budget of 100,000 euros will be used for rental aid and compensation for families who are relocated
Transport
Sales of diesel cars hit the slow lane in Balearics
The uncertainty surrounding the future of diesel has influenced sales.
Graffiti
Graffiti removal in Palma
Slogans daubed on walls, including Carrer de Salvador Dalí, and Plaza Mayor have been removed.
Agriculture
Alarming decline in Majorcan livestock numbers
The data also showed that there are only 28 dairy farms left on the Island.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Saturday / Sunday
Shepherds’ Day is celebrated in Lloseta and Pedro Rosa performs in Palma.
Transport
Get set for higher prices
Increased shipping cost “is a new burden that harms the competitiveness of the Balearic Islands”.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Partly sunny in Palma with highs of 17º but slightly cooler and overcast elsewhere.
Tourism
13.6 million tourists visited the Balearics
For the eleven months as a whole, the UK had the largest share of the foreign tourism market with 17.29 million tourists, a fall of 2.15%.
What's On
Where to go and What to see
Cruise ships in port, markets to visit and trailers for all films showing in English.
Retail
Increase in freight costs could lead to retail redundancies
"We cannot have different prices of the same products in each autonomous community, since the advertising campaigns are statewide."
Frank Talking
Redefining work in the roaring twenties!
What happens when we are not needed anymore and some gizmo-thingy does what we used to do much better than we ever did it.
Nautical Notes
Transforming fisheries in the Balearics
The association supports fishermen by providing essential infrastructure to market fish landings.
Comment
A great industry
“It is quite incredible that in the space of 40 years these islands have become one of the world’s leading holiday destinations...”
Jason Moore