Tourism
"We need to educate people about winter in Majorca, it’s paradise"
Rachel Oldfield, a client services manager for a leading global British luxury villa and concierge company in Majorca, talks about her work.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax war between Greece and the Balearics
The Greek tourist tax "is to aim to enhance the State’s revenue in the context of the current fiscal adjustment programme".
Culture
The Majorcan teenager who has written a book about James Bond
Lluis Abbou's book is based on numerous interviews with Bond Girls, those who have worked behind the scenes, and former Bond director, John Glen.
Tourism
"The best eco-resort in Europe"
Richard Branson is now in the position to make a long-time plan for Majorca become a reality.
Transport
UK set to call time on early morning airport drinking
Incidents of disruptive behaviour are increasing year on year. In the majority of cases they involve alcohol.
False claims
UK government under pressure over false holiday sickness claims
70% of people don’t know that making a false claim for holiday sickness could result in a prison sentence in the UK or abroad.
Sport
Welsh karate dragon with Majorcan blood breathing fire in his heart
Jaime Moyá Day, father of budding Welsh karate champion, Tomás, talks about roots in the true heart of Majorca.
Entertainment
Majorca's top British chef in Hairy Bikers' Adventure
The Hairy Bikers' Mediterranean Adventure begins this evening, and the series will feature Marc Fosh.
Better in winter
What a great start to the year, clear skies will hopefully clear some heads.
Come together right now
I think the Balearics should dedicate 2018 to the year of singing from the same page.
Carry on Catalonia
If the situation with Catalonia and Madrid was not real, it would be a farce.
Fashion
"It's going to be a colourful festive season ..."
Former singer, TV and radio presenter, model, "Coolhunter" and fashion guru Catalina Daviu on what is fashionable this Christmas and more ...
A plastic solution
War has been waged on plastic and there could be an answer sitting in our fridges.
Culture
"If there was harmony in the world, no one would make any money..."
Peter Grondahl, a Swedish "creator" who has been based in Palma since 2010, talks about his work and views.
Time for a reality check
So, what could the future hold for Carles Puigdemont? Permanent exile?
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king
Comment
The citizens might just take control
The PP are planning on sticking with Rajoy at the next general election, I think the PP need to clear the decks.
Humphrey Carter 28/01/2018 00:00