Business
Government placing emphasis on increased export sales
Potato exports increased by more than 30% to 8.6 million, suggesting that the UK referendum result has had no impact.
Wildlife
A close encounter at Albufera
It is such an important place for breeding birds and passage migrants and it must be preserved so that future generations may enjoy the splendour of all the magnificent wildlife in Majorca.
Employment
33% of job contracts contravene the law
The employment minister stressed that most companies stick to the rules but observed that there is still too much non-compliance.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 28 November-4 December
Montuiri's partridge fair this weekend with its odd partridge decoy contest. The circus comes to town with the Circo Alegria starting its season in Palma on Friday and there being circus acts to accompany the switching-on of the Christmas lights on Friday. Lluc's Christmas fair is this weekend. Santa Ponsa's Christmas market starts on Monday. And there is a jazz season - Alternatilla - which features concerts across the island and some important names in contemporary jazz.
Retail
Technology goods the stars of Black Friday
Black Friday discounts will still be available in many shops tomorrow (Sunday).
A Majorcan Black Friday
I have a novel idea for shopkeepers in Majorca: why not have a Black Friday sales period during the summer months?
Nautical
Full order books for Palma's boat maintenance industry
Such is the demand that boats are being booked in a year in advance for maintenance work.
Tourism
Tui forecasting 2017 record tourism season
With hotels in Majorca and the Balearics said to already be full for July to August, Tui is increasing sales for the spring and autumn.
Society
Council and town halls combining to fight gender violence
On Friday (25 November) - the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - there will be a wide programme of activities.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 21-27 November
The mushroom season in Majorca is the excuse for Mancor de la Vall's Fira de l'Esclatasang, which starts on Friday with a non-fungal demons' fire-run. "Nouveau" in a Majorcan style is recognised in the wine town of Santa Maria. Rice is the theme of Sa Pobla's autumn fair, and the 26th Es Refugi Christmas charity market is at Palma's La Misericordia from Thursday.
Spain’s domestic violence problem
Spain really has got to get a grip with the problem of domestic violence.
Crime
Government vows to keep fighting against gender violence
Since 1996, when there was a record number of murders, Majorca has not registered as bloody a year as this.
Environment
Drought plan to put onus on town halls to have reserve water supply
Among measures in the government's drought plan is the increased use of recycled water for agriculture and golf courses.
Fairs and fiestas
A "splendid day" for Dijous Bo
Good weather brought out a record number of visitors to the Inca fair.
Construction
Town halls' federation warns against "mindless" urban development
The federation disputes the claim that the rising price of property is because of a lack of land that can be developed.
Golf
Majorca's hole in one at golf travel market
The International Golf Travel Market continued at Son Termes today and all of the stands from across the globe were a hive of activity.
Religion
The ecumenical pilgrimage to Randa
The 33rd ecumenical pilgrimage was held last Saturday at the Monastery of Cura at Randa with the sun and surroundings adding to the occasion.
Rugby
Weekend's rugby
Pollensa provided a picturesque backdrop for the rugby day last Saturday, hosted by Union RC.
Golf
The golfing world gathers in Majorca
This year, a record number of tour operators, travel agencies and carriers are participating in the event which runs until 17 November.
Comment
Property still booming
It appears that the whole world wants to move to Majorca and buy a home.
Jason Moore25/11/2016 00:00