Police
National Police in Balearics to receive 300 tasers
Taser guns can immediately incapacitate violent criminals with electrical pulses that limit their ability to move.
Environment
Almost one thousand fines for fly-tipping
Companies and individuals were also penalised for leaving junk beside the containers in a bid to avoid paying recycling costs.
Housing
New social housing to be built in Santanyi
The Mayor of Santanyí, Mari Pons, says building will begin this year, but that more homes are desperately needed.
Cycling
New cycling route network for Ariany
The work will cost 494,479 euros and most of it will be paid by the Government.
Heritage
Renovation of former convent into a hotel
The project includes the recovery of the original part of the convent.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Wednesday / Thursday
Sant Julia and Santa Basilissa celebrations in Campos.
Entertainment
Kevin & Perry’s 20th anniversary to be celebrated in the Balearics
Taking place on the 7 September 2020, the event will coincide with the closing of Ibiza’s Trance Week. Tickets available now.
Retail
High street sales compete with the internet
Small businesses don't usually have a website, so they can't compete and they're suffering.
Sentencing
Magalluf prostitute mugger sentenced
The woman, has been working as a prostitute and doesn’t have work papers for Spain.
Armed Forces
Canadian frigate ‘Halifax’ visits Palma
The Halifax currently performs Atlantic Alliance exercises in the Mediterranean.
Weather
December was the third warmest this century
2019 was the fourth warmest December since 1965 and the third warmest this century.
Viewpoint
Mind the far right Sanchez
Extreme far right party Vox did not waste any time making it self heard this week.
Focus on cars
Twenty-Twenty
Moving onto classic car road tax, it’s free in Spain once you’ve completed approximately 20 forms.
Tennis
Nadal made to sweat by Nishioka, Djokovic has it easy
Nadal had to twice fight back from a break down against the Japanese world number 72 in the opening set.
Viewpoint
Best of British
“The British have proved to be exceptionally loyal to the Balearics...”
Jason Moore