Property
Rental prices back at pre-crisis levels as demand skyrockets
Estate agents are no longer bothering to advertise flats to rent, as the adverts produce so many calls.
Weather
Over 70 bolts of lightning strike Majorca in one hour
The level two storm alert for Majorca and Minorca was lifted later in the afternoon.
Tourism
Summer bookings for Majorca reaching "critical point"
In the UK, if people have not booked their summer holiday to Majorca yet, they are going to be hard pushed to find accommodation.
Tourism
Record hotel occupancy levels for May in Majorca
There are more people, more occupancy and more spending.
Cruising, cycling, chaotic beaches: the week in Majorca
There were more ships than ever, while cyclists (and events) continued to cause debate and the Catalan language also proved to be a debating point.
EU referendum
EU referendum could spark late rush on holidays, but supply is short
“A lot of hoteliers are running at high occupancy in places like the Balearics but prices have gone up and it is just pricing certain families out.”
Beaches
Row breaks out over loss of Blue Flags
As three of the lost flags are in Palma, there has been a call for the censure of the Emaya services agency, the councillor Neus Truyol.
Transport
New limits on residents' flight discount being proposed
At present, the discount is 50% on all routes regardless of the cost of the flight.
EU referendum
More than 1,000 expatriates per day registering to vote in referendum
British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley urges Britons living here to have their say in EU referendum.
Football
Majorca celebrates Leicester's Premier League championship
The moment came, the whistle blew and, as someone remarked, there was some idiot running up and down the road with a flag.
Tourism
Services could be overstretched this summer
Water and electricity supplies, sewage-plant capabilities, beach overcrowding, road congestion, rubbish collections: these are some of the issues.
Crime
Russian Mafia trial opens next week
The accused are charged with money laundering, membership of a criminal organisation, offences against workers, forgery and disclosure.
Transport
The government doesn’t know how many hire cars there are
“The administrations must take measures against companies that operate in a pirate manner this summer by not being officially registered.”
Sport
Mayors wanting limits to road races
Arta mayor admits that they do though cause inconvenience. "They need to be minimised as much as possible."
Emergencies
Driver and cyclist killed in accident, second cyclist in critical condition
The force of the impact trapped the driver in his vehicle and fire fighters from the Inca brigade were required to cut him free.
Refugee crisis
Majorca welcomes first refugee intake
The first refugees have come from Albania and will be followed by 38 over the next few weeks who are currently in Greece.
Employment
May Day marches should signal an end to wage and social poverty
There will be marches in Palma, Mahon and Ibiza.
Tourist tax
Majorca will get most of the tourist tax revenue
Majorca gets up to 74.82%, Minorca to 14.03%, Ibiza to 15.99% and Formentera to 1.84%.
Tourism
Hit BBC series boosts bookings to Majorca
The travel industry knows that movies and TV series shot on locations can influence holiday bookings and this summer Majorca is reaping the rewards of just that.
Terrorism
Majorca IS suspect ordered to remain in custody
Harrak had said that the Paris attacks had represented an "excellent day", one that made "Europe tremble".
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