2 migrant boats intercepted south of Mallorca
On Thursday a patera with 11 people onboard arrived in Ibiza.
Earthquake in Algeria felt in Mallorca
In February 2020, a magnitude 2-3 earthquake shocked residents in towns in Pla and Llevant
Sexist violence in the Balearics highest in Spain in 2020
93.8 out of every 10,000 women living in the Balearic Islands were victims of violence by their partners or ex-partners last year.
The clocks change in Mallorca this month!
The European Parliament voted to end the time change in 2021 and each country can choose whether to keep daylight savings or winter time.
Yacht horror in Can Picafort
The blaze was reportedly caused by an explosion in a small boat moored in berth 161 of Pier E.
44% of Balearic women harassed whilst exercising outside
46% of women who took part in the study said they were scared of stalkers.
Cala Major man may have been dead for 4-5 years
"It is very sad that no one noticed Bernat Mesquida Barceló was missing for more than five years.."
Fireball spotted in Mallorca skies on Tuesday
Around 500 fireballs are detected from 30 operating stations in Spain every year.
Dramatic rescue in Portixol
Several passers-by watched from the shoreline as the Maritime Rescue Patrol boat and helicopter rescued the sailors.
Tensions rise during partial eviction in Palma
The tenants on the second and fourth floors were told they had to leave the building, but those on the first, fourth and lower floors were allowed to stay temporarily.
Local businessman leaves property & cash to Felanitx Hospice
“It was Mr Llopis' wish that the money be used to improve spaces in the Hospice and it will be done.."
French Tourist fined for assault in Magalluf
The Prosecutor's Office originally requested that the defendant be jailed for 18 months.
Bin men on strike in the el Raiguer region of Mallorca
The industrial action that was due to start in Pla on Saturday has been suspended.
Dependency Law costing the Government a fortune
The Communities with the longest waiting lists are Andalusia, Catalonia and La Rioja.
Perfumery chain Douglas closing over 100 stores in Spain
“We have the utmost respect for all workers and want to reach the best solution for all parties.."
Unions call for demonstration in Palma
The Unions are calling for an increase in the minimum wage and pensions.
Woman seriously injured in fall in Palma
The woman suffered craniocerebral trauma and severe thoracic trauma.
President Francina Armengol of the Balearics
President Armengol, during an interview with IB3 on New Year's Eve.
Ibiza visible from the coast of Mallorca
Specialist photographer, Carlos Carrión Sánchez tweeted a shot of the event.
Comment
A lovely reminder
It was the power of the press at its best and reminded me that the media can be a great force of good, something I will always remember.
Jason Moore07/01/2021 11:53