Weather
Majorca hit by Atlantic storm
The rainfall was heaviest in the Tramuntana mountains around Lluc.
Law
Hoteliers getting tough with tour operators over false claims
The Spanish hoteliers federation has denounced the "organised criminal network" behind the claims.
Law
Solutions being sought to stop illegal street selling
The government, retailers and town halls have met to look at ways of tackling illegal selling.
Property
Foreign home buying worth 1,600 million euros in 2016
In the southwest of Majorca, transactions were worth 740 million euros last year.
Holiday rentals
Half of Airbnb properties in Majorca are marketed by just 99 "owners"
"There needs to be a ceiling on the number of tourist places and to also be a reduction in the number which there is at present."
Industrial relations
Dockworkers call off Wednesday strike
The dispute has been over legislative reform that will bring an end to the closed shops operated by workers' stevedore companies at Spain's ports.
Tourism
UK, Swedish tourism up; German, French down
The fall in German tourist numbers is mainly among the lower spending part of the market.
Environment
More than 200 confirmed cases of olive ebola in the Balearics
The regional government hopes to continue with its policy of containment rather than one of eradication.
Entertainment
Martin Freeman filming in Majorca
Locations for the filming are at Sa Fortalesa in Puerto Pollensa.
Environment
No increase in the number of Blue Flags in the Balearics
For 2017 in Majorca specifically, there will be 32 flags for beaches as well as the fourteen for ports.
Holiday rentals
Airbnb travellers in Majorca up 90% in 2016
Airbnb says that the strong performance shows how Airbnb supports the middle class and how the economy and local communities benefit.
Police
Nearly all Majorca's town halls need more police
Over 380 more local police officers are needed across the Balearics.
Weather
Cold front bringing in short burst of unseasonal weather
Temperatures in the mountains may be struggling to break double figures.
Society
Town halls coming together to deal with fiesta-time drinking parties
The problems caused by the "botellón" and the number of people involved are increasing, especially at fiesta time.
Elections
French citizens in Majorca voting in presidential election
More than 3,500 French citizens in Majorca and Minorca will vote today in the first round of the French presidential election.
Media
Majorca television reports British ambassador speech
The television broadcaster IB3 was mainly concerned with any impact of Brexit on tourism.
Holiday rentals
Flood of requests to "regularise" apartment holiday rentals
It would seem that thousands of people turned up at the tourism ministry last week in an attempt to "regularise" their holiday apartments.
Society
Over 200 people are living on the streets of Majorca
Of this year’s 209, 188 are living on the streets of Palma, while the rest are dotted around the island.
Entertainment
Majorca recognised as top filming location
The Night Manager was among the television shows and films recognised in the location awards.
- 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