Tourism
Cycle tourism safety to be tightened up
Majorca is going to be the main holiday destination for European cyclists this year.

Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at
Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
Tourism
Seven euros for visa free travel to Majorca
Shock announcement from the European Union post Brexit.
Tourism
Majorca to be Europe's top cycle destination in 2019
Cycle tourists, never mind the professional teams which train here, spend an average of 160 euros per day during their stay on the island.
Emergencies
Spanish prime minister to visit Majorca flood scene
Heavy rains, floods kill at least five on Majorca.

Meliá and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in Santa Ponsa.
Meliá and Summum have announced the opening of a new four-star superior hotel in Santa Ponsa.

The Admiral Gorshkov which was spotted off the Balearics.
The Admiral Gorshkov which was spotted off the Balearics.
Environment
266 kilos of waste collected every day off Majorca’s coast
Since the start of this month, 5.6 tons of waste, mostly plastic and wood, have been collected.
Charity
Best foot forward for British military veterans
The third and final group of physically or mentally wounded British military veterans have been enjoying some well-earned rest and recuperation in Majorca this week.
Tourism
British media and "anti-tourism"
Reports in the British press, including one that refers to Britons being "hated", have relied on comments lifted straight from the Bulletin website.
Politics / Majorca
"Trump is becoming an irrelevant president"
The former US ambassador to Spain: "Trump is not the right person to be running the United States." "There are so many reasons we came to Majorca. I am always doing my best to promote this paradise island."
Transport
Car-hire multinationals say they're only responding to demand
The multinationals were deflecting responsibility for traffic congestion.
Health
Jellyfish numbers at usual levels
The Balearic Islands are one of the three areas most affected by jellyfish off Spain's Mediterranean coasts
Weather
Temperatures topping 38C again today
Electricity demand is at record levels, and the health service is on maximum alert to deal with the effects of the heat.
Police
Most illegal immigrants plan to move on from Majorca
Another boat with illegal immigrants was intercepted off Cabrera yesterday. The second in two days.
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
World Cup
“Germany´s exit from the World Cup is good news for Majorca...”
Jason Moore29/06/2018 00:00