Police
Couple arrested for assaulting daughters who wouldn't wear veils
The two girls, aged 12 and 14, had not wanted to practise Islam or wear veils.
Piano In Nineteenth-Century Majorca
Chopin has created a piano link with the past that today manifests itself in not one but two festivals in his honour at the Charterhouse in Valldemossa.
News
A group of people cook outdoors at Cala Figuera during a day of high risk of fire
Denouncement of people cooking on bonfire.
Police
Tourists arrested for suspected rape in Playa de Palma
The two were detained shortly afterwards.
Sailing
Griff Rhys Jones takes part in Classics regatta starting in Palma on Wednesday
Some forty boats expected at 25th Balearic Islands Classics regatta.
Celebrity
International dressage rider visits Santa Ponsa
International dressage rider Ellie McCarthy enjoys Majorca.
Historical memory
Falange hymn played during bullfight demonstrations
Anti-bullfighting demonstrators vastly outnumbered those who were demonstrating their support.
Celebrities
Elizabeth Hurley opens pop-up store
Elizabeth Hurley Beachwear Collection at pop-up store in Puerto Portals.
Town halls
Palma senior officials lacking required qualifications
Only one official is said to have the required civil service grade.
Football
Levante's “Smash & Grab” Raid Wins Palma Cup 1-2
Real Mallorca lost the 44th City of Palma Cup 1-2 to Valencia side Levante.
Paying the price of Boris
As Boris Johnson sprints towards a no deal Brexit, he obviously does not care about Britons living in EU countries.
Celebrities
US model celebrates her birthday in Majorca on super yacht
Former Victoria Secret model cruising the Med.
Beaches
Beach ready or bust
Something to consider for a day out at the beach is the picnic, along with preparation of a further snack later.
Letters to the Editor
Two readers on their thoughts about bullfighting and litter in Majorca.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Simply the Best
Majorca might win the holiday battle thanks to its hotels.
Jason Moore13/08/2019 08:56