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?
I hated maths at school
I was never good at maths, it just did not grab me, but I don’t think I am the only one.
Police
Magalluf street boozing is a bigger problem in the winter
The number of illegal street drinking incidents is seven times higher than during the summer.
Entertainment
Majorca-shot series success sparks new production
The makers of The Night Manager are turning to John le Carré for another huge TV series.
Society
"I just had to shoot my new calendar on the island I love..."
Tyla Carr talks about Love Island and her 2018 calendar.
Politics
Director General of Tourism resigns over Cursach claims
The director general for tourism, Pilar Carbonell, yesterday resigned from her post after having been officially named in the Cursach investigation.
If it was not serious...
There is an underlying vibe to the Catalan crisis which is getting dangerously silly.
Society
"Deya will always be part of me"
Louise Davis retired last week after 22 years as PR Manager and PA to the General Manager at La Residencia Hotel.
Balearic independence?
Why has there been a series of pro-Catalan independence rallies here?
Gastronomy
"Palma’s got everything in the winter apart from flights..."
Chef Marc Fosh talks about Palma fine dining and tourism.
Health
Government assures Bulletin legionella outbreak is over
Health ministry: "Holidaymakers can be calm and relaxed in the knowledge that the outbreak is over and we have the situation under control." Abta says it has not recommended that tour operators should not send holidaymakers to Palmanova.
Music
Bridgend Male Choir in good voice to take Majorca by storm
Scott Williams will play Palma Cathedral’s magnificent baroque organ for the first time in his career.
The London agenda
The World Travel Market takes place next month and there is plenty on the agenda.
Brexit and regional exit
It’s not just the UK and Catalonia which want change, it’s much more widespread.
Charity
Best foot forward for British military veterans
The third and final group of physically or mentally wounded British military veterans have been enjoying some well-earned rest and recuperation in Majorca this week.
Police
Seventeen more illegal immigrants caught in Balearic waters
300 illegal immigrants have tried to come ashore in Spain in the past 48 hours.
Tennis
"More still needs to be done for British tennis"
Tim Henman talking about the Legends Cup, the state of the professional game and Nadal and Federer.
Society
Military funeral for Jacqueline Tennant who went missing ten years ago
Monique Tennant: "I am not convinced about the cause of death, none of that makes any sense to me. She was always so careful."
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Up in the air
Turmoil in the airline industry could be made worse by Brexit.
Humphrey Carter 15/12/2017 00:00