Online polls
Bulletin readers against the "eradication" of low-star hotels
The vote against was 55%, with 41% in favour.
Tourism
Public believe benefits of increased tourist numbers outweigh disadvantages
The survey conducted 680 interviews, 400 of them in Palma. Adán notes that the saturation sensation is felt more acutely in Palma.
Crime
Interpol had warned there were "dangerous criminals" in Majorca
However, Interpol's information did not, it is said, extend to identifying the two criminals as belonging to the Kinahans.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 22-28 August
Celebrations for Saint Bartholomew dominate the fiestas' scene in Ses Salines, Soller, Valldemossa and elsewhere. Alcudia has its tourist day. The "final countdown" for summer drawing to a close finds Swedish rockers Europe in Palma and seasons ending - Martin Garrix concludes the BH summer in Magalluf and Stockhausen brings the curtain down on the Pollensa Festival.
Transport
Majorca's rail network will be fully electrified by 2018
Investment from Madrid could yet revive plans for lines to Arta from Manacor and to Alcudia from Sa Pobla.
Environment
Arta more affected by fires than other Majorcan municipalities
The second fire at Sa Canova in Arta claimed 23 hectares of forest and required additional air firefighting support to be brought in from Valencia.
Property
Price of luxury properties increasing by 50%
Despite Brexit and the volatility of the pound, the British market is still interested in stable and safe investments.
Transport
Government campaign to end car-rental abusive practices
The most contentious issues which arise relate to price, fuel policy and insurance coverage.
Entertainment
Simply Red return to Majorca
"It’s not really surprising that electronic music and DJs will dominate if there are fewer places for bands to record..."
Olympics
Oxford-born Majorcan wins gold for Spain
Marcus was born in Oxford in 1985, his mother is German and his father British, but "in his heart he feels Spanish".
Tourism
Demand for Majorca's rural tourism the highest in Spain
From June to August the levels of average occupancy for rural and interior hotels and agrotourism have been 90%.
Majorca
Limiting tourists, limiting Brexit fears: the week in Majorca
Just when you thought it was safe to forget about it and relax blissfully in a summer sea, Brexit reopened its jaws. Meanwhile, there were great deals of both tourism sustainability and illegal street sellers.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 15-21 August
Rubber ducks, pyromusical spectaculars, fireworks and demons' fire-runs. Another bumper bundle few days of fiestas - Cala d'Or, Cala San Vicente, Can Picafort, S'Illot, Soller, Valldemossa and elsewhere - plus Simply Red at Palma's bullring on Saturday.
Corruption
Plaques with names of corrupt politicians being removed
Plaques with the name of disgraced ex-Balearic president Jaume Matas are at the top of the list.
Entertainment
Fancy showing your Majorcan house off on British TV?
Homes by the Med will be coming to Majorca in November.
Tourism
Més looking to tackle air travel drunkenness
Margalida Capellà says this would not be an initiative against tourists or against the British but against the whole notion of drunken tourism.
Tourism
Business and unions against limits on tourist numbers
Environmentalist group GOB accuses the tourism minister and the government of engaging in "outrageous propaganda".
Society
Fiestas at the centre of campaign against sexual assault
"For fiesta, Majorca free of sexist aggression. No, and that's that!"
Brexit
Manley: Britons in Spain need not be nervous about Brexit
"We would have been better off together, but we must respect the public’s decision."
Emergencies
Seven hectares affected in Albufera fire
As of 18.00 the fire was described as being controlled. Over seven hectares burned.
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