Terraces
Deadline looms for Palma terraces
The new law does allow screens, windbreakers and umbrellas that are not anchored to the pavement, but critics say that’s pointless.
Transport
Airport insisting there will be no increased hourly capacity
The airport director points to a difference between increased passenger demand and capacity for handling flights.
Child Welfare
Gang rape victim transferred to mainland
The victim reportedly told a Psychologist that she was afraid one of the people involved in the alleged violation would recognise her.
Courts
Prosecutors want 72 years in jail for violent rape and robbery
The defendant is charged with a raft of crimes, including, robbery with violence and intimidation, sexual assault and attempted murder.
Tourism
Tourists wise up to avoid booze ban
In Magalluf and Playa de Palma, some hotels that are not affected by the decree are almost opposite ones that are.
Health
British Coronavirus Carrier Named
The British man who infected 11 people with coronavirus, including the British Expat in Majorca has been named.
Arrests
European arrest warrant issued for Briton over sick claims
In 2017, the Majorcan Hotel Federation estimated that its members had paid out around 50 million euros to settle false claims.
Child Welfare
Armengol wanting more resources for child sexual exploitation cases
Vox observed that as the minister for social affairs, Fina Santiago, was not going to resign, then Armengol should.
Search
Guardia continuing the search for two missing people
Two people are still missing since Storm Gloria.
Health
Son Espases Coronavirus Lecture
More than 300 Health Workers attended a lecture on coronavirus at Son Espases Hospital
Royal Family
Trump to host Spain's King Felipe for state visit April 21
The visit will "reaffirm our commitments to stand together to address today’s global challenges."
Politics
Euthanasia bill sparks fierce debate in Spanish parliament
Under the current law, helping someone end their life carries a jail term of up to 10 years.
Tourism
Town hall rejects applying tourism excesses decree in Cala Ratjada
Capdepera town hall reckons that the tourism excesses decree is not needed for Cala Ratjada.
Environment
Spanish legislation will allow Balearics 2025 diesel ban
A redrafting of state law will allow the Balearics to prohibit new diesel vehicles earlier than elsewhere.
Property
Sales of homes fall eleven per cent
Only the Canaries had a greater slump in home sales in 2019.
Transport
Zig-Zagging Driver Arrested
An elderly man has been charged with reckless driving and could be jailed for up to six years.
Property
Balearics second most expensive for renting
A study shows that only Barcelona has a higher average price for rent.
Courts
Gang sentenced for Palma burglaries
The gang committed 21 robberies in Palma in January 2019.
Viewpoint
Turfed off the terraces
Palma city council is about to put jobs and businesses at risk with its new terrace law.
Food for Thought
Sole on the bone really is tastier
A popular Spanish dish is a whole fish cooked ‘a la espalda’.
Out and about
Collectable Clutter
I feel happy knowing that someone else will possibly take over my junk and probably do something wonderful with it.
Frank Confidential
My counterfeit crisis - plus, Sonny & Cher and women at the wheel
For what it’s worth, I still think that our tourism authorities could do more to promote specialised activity tourism during the winter months such as the vastly underestimated walking market.
Viewpoint
Flying high
“Aviation buffs would just love to visit the Son Bonet aerodrome...”
Jason Moore