Arrests
Property conman in jail in Madrid
His company, Promociones Lujo Casa, allegedly scammed more than 200 people out of between 4 million and 7 million euros
Thefts
Vandals steal one of Binissalem's crosses
Residents called the Police as soon as they noticed that the cross had disappeared.
Tourism
German tour operators have picked up Thomas Cook quotas
German tour operators have upped their offers for Majorca by as much as 40%.
Fiestas
The dragon signals the start of the Palma party
The Drac de Na Coca lit the bonfire for the Palma party.
Majorca
Scandal at the Council: the week in Majorca
The Council of Majorca's social affairs institute was at the centre of a child prostitution scandal; the "booze tourism" decree was passed; there were preparations for this week's tourism fair in Madrid; and there was controversy about Catalan courses for the police.
Weather
Storm Gloria: Red alert in Majorca for coastal conditions
RED ALERT for coastal areas; wind speeds increasing in the northeast and in the Tramuntana.
Crime
United Tribuns leaders sent to prison
The court hearing in Palma went on until 3am on Sunday morning.
Weather
Good morning from Majorca
Festival organisers are adopting a wait and see approach for the moment.
