Agriculture
Wine producers forecasting an excellent harvest
Unlike other cultivators, the wine producers have no particular issue with the water shortage. Indeed the lack of water can improve quality.
Police
Guardia inspecting party boats for safety, noise, drink and drugs
The operation by the Guardia Civil will continue this month, there having been twenty inspections of party boats up till now.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 8-14 August
An absolutely packed week of fiestas - Cala d'Or, Cala Ratjada, Can Picafort, Llucmajor, Portals Nous being just a few places. Art nights in Campos and Soller. The Creamfields Festival comes to Magalluf.
Majorca
Tourist quality and places, super yachts and crime: the week in Majorca
The Balearic government was looking to eliminate what it considered to be low-grade tourism, the Més party was wanting limits on tourist places, Palma was full of luxury vessels and the police were being kept busy in Magalluf.
Crime
Skase was no crook
Humphrey Carter talks to Tony Larkins, the son-in-law of the late Christopher Skase, about whom he has just written a book from his point of view of events.
Emergencies
Fires in Majorca extinguished but wind still a concern
A 44-year old has been arrested in connection with a fire near Son Moix in Palma.
Health
Cockroaches responsible for almost a half of infestations in the Balearics
The Balearics ranks third among Spanish regions for cases of cockroach infestation.
Weather
Balearics fifth hottest in August; another hot one on Thursday
Thursday will be another exceptionally hot day in Majorca, Aemet meteorology forecasting highs of 37C inland.
Society
Registrations now open for Güell-Lluc walk
The annual overnight walk from the Plaça Güell in Palma to Lluc will start at 11pm on Saturday, 13 August.
Tourist tax
Almost 12,000 establishments meet the tourist tax deadline
According to tourism ministry figures, there are 9,175 authorised holiday rentals' properties in Majorca. Of these, only 5,968 met the deadline.
Crime
Over one hundred people detained after six weeks of police drugs' operations
The latest operation in Magalluf was the sixth successful action by the Guardia Civil and National Police against drugs in the past six weeks.
Royal family
King Felipe on holiday but still attending to matters of state
President Armengol reported that the King is concerned by the current political situation in Spain and expressed her opinion to him that there was the need for a new national government of the left.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 1-7 August
Fiestas this week in, among other places, Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Can Picafort, Colonia Sant Jordi, with the highlight being the Moors and Christians battle in Pollensa on Tuesday. Legendary American guitarist John Abercrombie kicks off the Sa Pobla Jazz Festival, the Pollensa Festival starts, David Guetta returns to Magalluf and the remains of ELO are in Port Adriano.
Majorca
Tourism records, police successes and Andy Murray: the week in Majorca
Not everyone was convinced by record season announcements or by achievements by local police forces. A project for a new shopping centre failed to raise support, while Richard Branson received support from a source that had previously opposed him.
Entertainment
"We need someone young to step up and take Band Aid forward"
Midge Ure talks to the Bulletin about Band Aid, music and younger society today and the excitement of performing live.
Tourism
Government determined to "eradicate" low quality tourism in Majorca
These hotels make offers that are "more than cheap" and attract a tourism that is uneducated, wild and with low spending power. "They bring in a genuine rabble."
Weather
Very high temperatures this weekend in Majorca
Highs of 37 and 38C are being forecast for the weekend.
Sport
Andy Murray is just mad about Majorca
"Love Majorca. Still can’t catch a good tan even in this weather though."
Transport
Excessive number of hire cars is an "outrage"
"This oversupply doesn't benefit any business in our sector, while it affects the traditional image of the islands."
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