Society
Anglican Church in Majorca commemorates Remembrance Sunday
The Anglican Church was packed with young and old, wearing their poppies with pride.
Majorca
Winter tourism, holiday rentals and snow: the week in Majorca
Winter tourism in the Balearics was being promoted in London, where there was talk but limited sign of holiday rentals. And winter arrived in a Majorca autumn: the first snow fell.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 14-20 November
The fair of fairs, the most important of Majorca's fairs - Inca's Dijous Bo - is this Thursday. Much of it gets started on the Wednesday (Dimecres Bo), when there will be some late-night partying in local bars as well. Other fairs are in Llubi (devoted to honey) and in Caimari, Selva, where they say the olive oil is the best you can get; hence, it's the olives fair. Musically, a blast from 30 years ago as Queen Forever relives the Wembley concert of 1986 at Palma's auditorium this Friday.
Environment
First case of "olive ebola" in Majorca
The regional government's plant health department has found three infected cherry trees in a nursery in Porto Cristo.
Weather
Majorca gets its first autumn snow
There was a covering of snow on Majorca's two highest peaks - Puig de Massanella and Puig Major.
Politics
If president, Hillary Clinton will be invited back to Majorca
"If she is elected, and I am 97 per cent sure she will be, despite the dreadful behaviour of the FBI, I shall return the invitation."
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 7-13 November
Two big autumn fairs in the north of the island this coming weekend. Muro has its pumpkin fair and the highly anticipated pumpkin competition and Pollensa has its artisan fair, which is bigger still this year. There is also the autumn fair in Es Capdellà, Calvia. In Inca on Saturday there is a Night of Fire, with four demons gangs plus batucada drummers. One of the greats of flamenco singing, José Mercé, is at Palma Auditorium on Saturday.
Society
Over 150 people were living on the streets in 2015
"We want to bring to an end the scourge of people in the 21st century having to live on the streets."
Tourist tax
Hoteliers critical of tourist tax payment modification
The hoteliers fear that they will end up paying more tourist tax than they actually collect.
Weather
Temperatures due to plunge and bring the first snow
A cold front is moving in and the temperature will drop to a maximum of 13C on Sunday.
Tourism
A "spectacular season" for the hoteliers
It was hotel occupancy in the lower months of the summer season which really made a difference this year.
Religion
The Balearics honour the dead
The fine weather drew thousands more than usual to cemeteries across Majorca.
Tourist tax
Ecotax commission has to choose from over 220 proposals for funding
Over one hundred of the proposals are for projects for water.
Majorca
Time, tourist tax and holiday prices: the week in Majorca
The Balearics didn't want to turn the clocks back, there were different estimates of tourist losses because of the tourist tax, the price of holidays was increasing, and there was good news about unemployment, though it was questionable how good that news really was.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 31 October-6 November
The third of Inca's fairs takes place this weekend. Art in the streets as well as an art market which combines design and craft. Also gastronomy and a good deal of music and dance. Marratxi's autumn fair is on Sunday, and Puigpunyent has a craft beer show on the same day. At Palma Arena there is the annual weddings fair, Nupcial, from Friday to Sunday. The Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival starts on Thursday. And it's Bonfire Night on Saturday.
Transport
Winter flight seat availability to rise by 5%
More seats on planes available this winter; just over seven per cent of them for the UK.
Environment
Majorca pollution above recommended levels
The Balearic government is said to be failing to abide by law in not developing plans to improve air quality.
Energy
Fault with mainland cable responsible for power cut
Almost 57,000 properties were affected during yesterday's power cut.
Majorca
What's in Majorca: 24-30 October
Inca's second fair this coming weekend, Porreres has its fair with a focus on local produce, Port Adriano has another street food festival, and in Paguera there's a weekend of artisan craft. In Can Picafort, demons will be on the prowl on Friday night as part of the Saladina Art Fest.It has been confirmed that the Oktoberfest in Palma can continue; the health and safety issues have been resolved. This Thursday, there will be a special artist appearing, and the event will now continue until 31 October, when there will be a Halloween special.
Comment
Discover Majorca
Discover the other side of Majorca, the side you have probably not seen before.
Jason Moore08/11/2016 00:00