Cycling
"Cycling is now taking over from golf in Majorca"
The sector is growing so fast. Never mind the fact that it is in the blood of the locals; Majorca is becoming the destination for cycling tourism and training camps.
Environment
Taking responsibility for Majorca's environment
"We need to be taking more responsibility for the environment we live in, not blaming tourists. We need them."
Society
From the world's battlefields to the beaches of Majorca
Two groups of British servicemen and women who have been wounded on active service will be arriving on the island with their partners for a week’s holiday.
Police
Drunk driver hits two officers before crashing after police chase
The driver of the Mercedes drove straight into the two officers and continued at high speed through the streets of Arenal and onto the Llucmajor motorway.
Tourism: the cruel reality
It was good while it lasted for tens of thousands but it’s back to the job centre now.
Tourism
Record season will spill over into winter
The number of foreign visitors to the Balearics up until July was 13 per cent higher than last year.
La Liga is the best?
I am sick and tired of being told La Liga is the best league in the world.
Leave terraces alone
Just what is it with Palma Council, have they not got more important concerns?
Environment
Outrage and confusion in Es Capdella
Residents in the picturesque village of Es Capdella are angry about the sudden appearance of a host of steel posts in the area.
Brexit, what Brexit?
The travel industry is reporting that Brexit has not hit bookings at all.
Society
Petition for road safety where British woman was killed in Pollensa
"Sadly, this accident has been waiting to happen. Nearby we’ve got a family hotel and kite surf school, so adults and children are constantly crossing the road to get to the beach."
Fiesta, forever, promote it
With all the great town fiestas going on, why are they not promoted overseas?
Value for sporting money
The Team GB Olympic heroes are back; perhaps footballers could learn a lesson.
Tourism
Police have to be informed about holiday let clients
The National Police announced today they want to collect the same data about private rental clients as they receive about hotel guests.
Saturation or can’t cope?
The buzzword this summer is "saturation", but there could be more to it.
Brexit
"The future is now in the hands of the UK, not Europe..."
Humphrey Carter talks to Balearic MEP Rosa Estaràs of the Partido Popular about Brexit and the future of Spanish politics.
Cards in the PP’s hands
Spain has moved a step forward to forming a government but it’s complicated.
Comment
Paint Palma proud
Graffiti has been one of the bones of contention this year, but it need not be.
Humphrey Carter 14/09/2016 00:00