Eviction
Becker Mansion Squatters lose appeal
Four squatters who took over the Artà estate that belonged to Boris Becker have lost their appeal and the eviction order imposed by a Manacor court has been upheld.
Planning
Urban plan does not allow car park at Plaça Major gallerias
The General Plan would have to be modified if the galleries of Plaça Major are to be turned into a car park.
Child Welfare
Minister defends actions in management of minors
The Balearic Minister for Social Services, Fina Santiago, has defended her actions in relation to the management of minors at Government Centres, amid resignation demands from PP and Vox.
Courts
Gang rape suspects appear in court
As soon as she arrived she realised that she was in danger.
Arrests
Nigerian man arrested for evicting tenants
The owner of an apartment in Son Gotleu has been arrested for allegedly forcing four tenants out of the property.
Courts
Baseball bat attacker could be jailed for 4 Years
The injured man got away and fled to his house.
Tourism
Thomas Cook Hotels strike a deal with Globales
The hotel division of Thomas Cook has avoided bankruptcy after striking an agreement with Hoteles Globales.
Environment
I Can See For Miles & Miles
The silhouette of Majorca has been spotted once again from the Fabra Observatory in Barcelona.
Traffic
Fury over traffic ban In Palma
“We agree that sustainability is about reducing road traffic in the city centre but not about cutting it off."
Fiestas
Palma Cathedral's Festival of Light
The Cathedral doors will open at 7.30 on Sunday morning; the effect of the "eight" will be at its maximum an hour later.
Spanish Civil War
Majorca Civil War bodies identified
The bodies of four men who were killed during the Franco era and later exhumed from graves in Llucmajor and Marratxí have now been identified.
Tourism
Environmentally friendly mega-cruise ship docks In Palma
The brand new environmentally friendly ‘Costa Smeralda’ cruise ship docked in Palma yesterday bringing 5,440 tourists to the city.
Tourist tax
Court rejects tourist tax legal challenge
The Majorca Hoteliers Federation launched the process for judicial review in September 2016.
Crime
Alleged drugs gang leader denies involvement
Eleven people were arrested over the trafficking of cocaine from Galicia to Majorca.
Viewpoint
The Brits love Majorca
Despite all the scaremongering over Brexit, it looks like the Britons are still coming.
Confidential
Competitive cricket returns to Majorca. Plus, fire frenzy and fiestas!
The annual Balearic Cup inter-island cricket competition will be held in Majorca from May 8 to 10.
Restaurant Review
A nice way to start a meal
Local restaurant review of Gastrobar Saratoga, Paseo Mallorca 6, Palma.
Nautical Notes
The yachting community taking action for marine regeneration
In Majorca, school communities, town halls & local businesses are working to reduce plastic waste and pollution.
What's on
What's on and films to see in English on Wednesday / Thursday
“La Bohème” live opera screening at Palma's Ocimax and trotting races at the Son Pardo racetrack in Palma.
Spotlight on Soller
Tidy up time in the Valley
The Soller Valley avoided the weather horrors of the East of the Island.
Focus on Cars
Top of the Tree
Reputation restored and Porsche are once more one of the shiniest baubles on the automotive tree.
Tennis
Thiem stuns Nadal to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Thiem became only the second Austrian to reach the last four at Melbourne Park.
Comment
Shop openings
“Shops and restaurants need as much help as they can get...”
Jason Moore