Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week beach protest, marine heat waves, Sant Llorenç overcrowded, Mallorcans on holiday, reporting illegal lets, speaking English in Magalluf and Palma's noisy port.
House prices fall in the Balearics and sales continue to drop
Prices were down in both May and June.
Road reclassification for tackling Soller traffic chaos
Soller Police don't at present have powers to stop parking on the main road's hard shoulders.
Eco-warriors now target hotel
Political spat between Argentina and Spain after Messi's house was vandalised in Ibiza.
Alcudia's power cuts - Some very angry people
"We must get our act together. This cannot happen again."
Family joy: Mallorca’s true spirit
Let’s hear it for the family hotels, the entertainers and everyone who goes out their way to make holidays happen for thousands in Mallorca, every year.
Mallorca should be singing not whinging
If they don’t want to promote sun and sea holidays, then get out and promote the music scene and all of it.
Katy Perry tucks into a typical Mallorca snack in latest music video
In the Stillz-directed music video Perry is seen enjoying the very best of the Balearics.
Daily Horoscope
What does your horoscope say about you today: Friday, August 9
Rest, relaxation and low-key fun are probably the best options for tonight
Find out which ships are in port today
The Norwegian Escape is one of the cruise ships visiting Palma today
Saturday's weather in Mallorca - Almost at 40C on Friday
The forecast for Mallorca for Saturday, the tenth of August.
Away fans dilemma in Spanish football
With Rajkovic and Gio Gonzalez departed, the club are in the market for a right winger and, with a few euros in the coffers, are looking for someone with top European league experience.
Eating out in Mallorca: Thai Style in Palma
Everyone wants to be in the trend but forgets the basics.
Mallorca's fiery red gem takes centre stage with Marc Fosh
Mallorca’s red pepper has gained official recognition by being entered into the national register for protected trade goods.
Comment
Gold in football but bronze in everything else
“Why is it that Spain does so badly at the Olympic Games even though the country has the best facilities?”
Jason Moore