Cruise tourism
Tourism minister defends new regulations for cruise ships
The tourism minister says that there is plenty of time to reach agreements with cruise operators.
Transport
Air transport tax "unjustified" for Balearics air travel
The association of travel agencies in the Balearics takes issue with the proposed tax.
Culture
Becoming an opera character on Teatre Principal's Instagram
The app is part of a campaign to broaden the appeal of opera.
Police
Parliament approves Balearics police force motion
Parliament wants transfers of powers for police, coasts and water resources.
News
Extremely high winds fell trees in Palma
Gale force winds uprooted the tops of 8 palm trees in the Passeig Sagrera in Palma.
Economy
Coronavirus provokes gloomy economic prospects
Growth in the Balearic economy is likely to be less than 1.5% as direct result of coronavirus.
Health
Two more people in Majorca have coronavirus
Two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Majorca.
Health
Hair raising event for charity
More than 50 people in Majorca have donated their hair for wigs for cancer patients.
Heritage
Holy Week Procession detour
Dijous Sant parade route changed because of works being carried out in Plaça de l’Hospital.
News
Majorca town halls dig deep to rectify Storm Gloria damage
Sant Llorenç and Son Servera City Councils have decided to pay for the cost of repairing Storm Gloria damage at Cala Millor beach themselves.
Nautical
A restored Majorcan pilot boat to set sail for Soller
The Miguel Caldentey was built in Palma in 1916.
Economy
Spanish economy minister fudges coronavirus forecast
Spain's Economy Minister says the economic ramifications of coronavirus are unknown.
Equality
Prostitution a theme for International Women's Day
The twentieth anniversary of the Balearics Institute for Women will be celebrated.
Bylaws
Palma terrace enclosures coming down
Fines can be imposed from Thursday if the enclosures aren't taken down.
Health
Mayor calls for calm after two new cases of coronavirus
Breaking news: no need to be alarmed says top Sa Pobla official.
Events
Coronavirus fears derail London events, concerns raised on Bond film release
Concerns about international travel due to the coronavirus outbreak.
News
Where's the Pied Piper when you need him?
Pimeco has complained about rats in central Palma. See the video here.
Coronavirus
Second death in Spain because of coronavirus
An 82-year-old man in the Basque Country is the second person to die having become positive for coronavirus.
Viewpoint
Spain’s health battle
Spain has probably one of the best public health services in the world but it lacks staff.
What's On
What's on in Majorca on Wednesday / Thursday
Find out what new film is coming to Palma on Friday.
Get to know your cuts of fresh pork
Majorcan pork is such a good buy that it is never far from the cook’s or housewife’s thoughts.
Out and about
Open Sesame!
These days, struggling to get your purchases open is often the equivalent of a session at the gym.
Frank Confidential
Cars versus shops, getting the balance right in Palma - plus, revenue raising on roads
Apart from a few shrill British tabloids lurching between our imminent demise in a worldwide Coronavirus pandemic and being rude about Harry & Meghan Sussex, most individuals and governments seem to be taking a sensible, yet informative, stance on the outbreak...
Viewpoint
Shopping hours
“It seems rather odd that all the stalls are closed but the supermarket is open...”
Jason Moore