Health
Underage zero alcohol campaign launched in Palma
“We have to care for the welfare of children in the Balearics.”
Environment
El Terreno residents fed up with club noise
Palma City Council wants to close the stairs that connect Plaza Mediterráneo to the Passeig Marítimo overnight and install extra monitoring to stamp out bad behaviour.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It’s another scorcher but the wind has picked up again taking the edge off that lovely sunshine.
Planning
Plans to build 50 homes on rustic land is on hold
Ecologists are now asking that Local Government modify the project and declassify the estate.
Hotels
Barceló denies that Hotel Formentor has been sold
The Majorcan hotel company Barceló has owned the Hotel Formentor since 2006.
Earthquake
Earthquake wakes Majorca residents
Residents of Pla and Llevant were woken up at around 3 o’clock this morning by a small earthquake.
Transport
Palma bus passengers increase by 1.5 million
The total number of bus passengers topped 43 million in 2019.
Tennis
New Nadal Academy opening in Kuwait
Rafael Nadal will play an exhibition match to mark the opening of the academy.
Tourism
Parliament approves tourism of excesses decree
The decree is designed to eradicate anti-social tourism in Magalluf, Playa de Palma and Sant Antoni.
Viewpoint
The will of the people
There is no perfect system, and Spain is no different in this regard.
For better health, Majorca’s the best fit
Fitness and health are not one and the same
In this island buffet of fitness treats, there is something to suit every age, ability and palate. With so much choice, decisions can be tough. To avoid the paralysis of analysis, I will discuss the pros and cons of every activity I can find.
Enjoying Majorca
A Pioneer Of Excursions In Majorca
Adrover’s point is that hardly anyone made these sorts of “excursions” at the start of the twentieth century.
What's on
Films coming in English
Two new releases in English this week: Birds of Prey and Bombshell. Two films return to Palma: Joker and Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood.
My Column
In celebration of Nicholas Parsons, CBE - A life well lived
Last summer we met for the last time, though we stayed in touch by email.
Anna Nicholas