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.
Police
Illegal immigrants detained in Cala Pi, Llucmajor
The illegal immigrants will be sent to the immigration detention centre and then returned to Algeria.
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.
Society
Not Forgotten Association: A soldier's story of Afghanistan
"I was happy to have taken it. Could have been a mate."
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.
Tourism
Armengol calls for a "realistic" response to increased tourist numbers
The president stressed that the government is committed to regulating rentals. Not every property being rented to tourists will continue to be.
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.
Majorca
Turning off water and another road tragedy: the week in Majorca
The water crisis meant that beach showers were being turned off. Palma's mayor insisted there was no tourist "saturation". Jaume Matas had struck a deal. And a drunk driver ended a father's life.
Cycling
"Cycling is now taking over from golf in Majorca"
The sector is growing so fast. Never mind the fact that it is in the blood of the locals; Majorca is becoming the destination for cycling tourism and training camps.
Hiking
300,000 hikers coming to Majorca in the low season
This type of tourism is of great interest because it is respectful of the environment and contributes to a lessening of the impact of seasonality.
Crime
A minute’s silence in remembrance of killed policeman
Six cyclists have lost their lives so far this year. As far as the national government delegation is concerned, that is six too many.
Society
From the world's battlefields to the beaches of Majorca
Two groups of British servicemen and women who have been wounded on active service will be arriving on the island with their partners for a week’s holiday.
Environment
Taking responsibility for Majorca's environment
"We need to be taking more responsibility for the environment we live in, not blaming tourists. We need them."
Tourism
GOB demanding water restrictions on tourism sector
GOB singles out golf courses, tourism properties (e.g. hotels), swimming pools and water parks for restrictions.
Environment
27 municipalities in Majorca now on drought alert
The current available water resources across the Balearics as a whole are 41%, which is also the figure for Majorca.
Weather
Hotter than usual in September as records melt
The Aemet meteorology agency points out that September records have been broken in parts of Majorca.
Tourism
Tour operator demand will keep hotels open until mid-November
Inma Benito, president of the Majorca Hoteliers Federation, says that some establishments were able to open earlier and will be able to close later.
Tourism
Warning of fraudulent holiday compensation claims
The fraud typically involves claims for food poisoning, and a receipt from a chemist for a non-prescription treatment can be sufficient to press a claim.
Tourism
Scrapping tourism promotion is not an option
Podemos have proposed that there should be no promotion of tourism to the islands in order to stop "saturation".
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Events called off in Palma as Mallorca feels some impact of Storm Jana
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Monday weather in Mallorca - Heavy rain alert