Transport
Train and metro cancellations on Wednesday
As part of the ongoing industrial action by workers with SFM, the Majorcan rail company, some train and metro services will be cancelled tomorrow. The next day of industrial action is scheduled for Tuesday, 11 October.
Transport
Free charging points for electric vehicles
The town halls will make charging-points' supply free for at least two years.
Tourism
Majorca's October tourism set to be the best for years
Over the weekend there was 100% occupancy in some hotels in the likes of Playa de Palma, Playa de Muro and Cala Ratjada.
Drought
Putting up price won't guarantee lower hotel water consumption
Researchers at the university are not convinced that putting up price is an effective way of reducing hotel water consumption.
Transport
Rail strike in Majorca on Monday: over 50 services cancelled
Further disruption because of industrial action is scheduled for Wednesday.
Tourism
Tourist "saturation" becoming an environmental concern for the public
The director of the survey says that there is nevertheless a certain "ambivalence" towards the issue of saturation.
Police
Police checking marinas as part of terrorist alert
Frontier controls in the Balearics have been maximised this summer.
Society
British war veterans conquer the Tramuntana
"I was hit twice in the stomach, once in the side and then blown up by a hand grenade."
Transport
Balearic parliament calls for end to drunkenness on planes
The focus for the moment is on flights to and from the UK and the government intends to work with the UK authorities and airlines.
Police
Ten illegal immigrants found in Santanyi
Ten illegal immigrants were picked up in Santanyi, where there have been four landings by immigrants since 2014.
Crime
German couple arrested over sale of anabolic steroids
The investigation started last year after two people were taken into hospital suffering liver damage as a result of consuming steroids.
Tourism
Britons paying 25% more for Majorca in 2017
The combination of an increase in hotel rates and the weak pound could cost Majorca dearly next summer.
Tourism
Hotel occupancy in October set to increase
The hoteliers federation believes that any impact of the UK referendum result will on tourist spending rather than bookings.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 26 September-2 October
Autumn's here and so are Majorca's fairs. This coming week there are fairs in Alaro, Alcudia, Esporles and Llucmajor. There is also a major fair of different types of music at various locations in Palma from Wednesday. Santa Ponsa's Oktoberfest starts on Thursday. And Cala Ratjada's fireworks display, postponed from the summer fiestas, is on Wednesday.
Weather
The latest storm misses much of Majorca
The rain affected some southern and central areas of Majorca. Elsewhere, there was little or no rain.
Police
Illegal immigrants detained in Cala Pi, Llucmajor
The illegal immigrants will be sent to the immigration detention centre and then returned to Algeria.
Emergencies
Nephew of mayor of Consell killed in Alcampo car crash
Given the darkness, no one apparently witnessed the accident. The vehicle was not found until after daybreak because it was hidden in the deep ditch.
Society
Not Forgotten Association: A soldier's story of Afghanistan
"I was happy to have taken it. Could have been a mate."
Weather
A deluge at last but not everywhere in Majorca
An electric storm led to the closure of some beaches in Calvia; Santa Ponsa was one.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
- Events called off in Palma as Mallorca feels some impact of Storm Jana