Hotels
Only a third of Palma's hotels expected to be open next month
All of Palma's hotels are normally open all year round.
Weather
Good Morning from Majorca
It's mostly sunny in Majorca today with moderate winds in some places. To view the weather across the island in real time from our webcams, click here.
Health
Grim fatality figures at Nursing Homes
Two out every 10 residents who contract Covid-19 at Retirement homes in the Balearic Islands have died.
Hotels
Full recovery for Minorca's hotels not forecast until 2023
Hotel occupancy in 2021 is expected to be "very low".
Environment
Bellasombra stump removed
Analysis was carried out in 2018 found up to four pathogenic fungi in the bellasombra which is very sensitive to rot.
Crime
Alleged drug traffickers facing stiff penalties
300 Guardia Civil Officers raided Son Banya in the early hours of the morning on April 25, 201.
Property
Big apartments difficult to rent
ABSI says around 30% of holiday apartments have been changed to long term rentals.
Economy
Terrace permits for Calle Velázquez?
The irregular pavement that’s part of the design of Calle Velázquez makes it difficult to put tables and chairs outside the bars.
Weather
Met agency says September was "warm"
The average temperature was slightly higher than usual, and there was a fair amount of rain.
Crime
Multiple stabbing in La Soledat
The men allegedly attacked each other with knives after an argument over a drug deal.
The Blog
Premium Majorca: What lies behind
There is far more wealth broadly spread as a consequence of tourism, but will a transformational model predicated on luxury or premium bring about an improved balance to society?
Coronavirus
Balearics coronavirus figures for Monday
Monday's figures for new cases and number of tests are always lower than the rest of the week.
Magalluf
Magalluf businesses accuse mayor of "lying compulsively"
The coronavirus pandemic "has suited the Balearic government, so that it can destroy Magalluf".
Enjoying Majorca
Nuredduna: Fiction or legend?
A most beautiful representation of Nuredduna is Remigia Caubet González’s statue near the Palacio de Congresos in Palma.
Spotlight on Soller
All about the light and cameras this week
Lighting occupied the coffee time chatter this weekend.
Focus on Cars
Lucky Strike
A few of us turned up last Thursday evening and brought 30 cars with us... That’s a nice turnout!
Fan's View
Second home win on the bounce for Mallorca 2 - 0
Mallorca make the long trek up to Galicia to face Lugo next Monday at 16.00.
Sunday Essay
‘Punching a puppy ’ and all change at the office!
“We have to think outside the box.”
Frank Leavers