Emergencies
Pedestrian dies after being knocked down on motorway
As to Saturday's fatal road accident which resulted in three deaths, police sources said today that excessive speed and loss of control by the driver are being blamed.
Emergencies
Three killed in Portals road accident
The accident occurred at around five o'clock on the motorway near the exit for Portals Nous and Costa d'en Blanes.
Emergencies
Emergency services to use a drone to improve response times
A drone of 80 by 45 centimetres will be functional in the next couple of weeks.
Tax
Tax agency trebling holiday rentals’ inspections
Owners face penalties of between 50 and 75% of the amount defrauded in addition to having to pay tax corresponding to income.
Transport
EasyJet announces its first seasonal base in Palma
EasyJet has flown more than 17 million passengers to and from Palma since its operations began in 1997.
Cycling
Major improvement planned to Santa Eugenia-Pollensa cycling route
The work on the roads will involve re-tarmacking them, cutting back vegetation and improving signage.
Society
Drugs smuggler Howard Marks dies from cancer
Bulletin editor Jason Moore recalls the arrest of Howard Marks at his home in Majorca.
Tax agency "war", tourist VAT and a murder: the week in Majorca
The national tax agency declared war on undeclared property rental income, a national law on IVA (VAT) was added to the tourist tax and there was a particularly unpleasant murder in Cala Millor.
Property
Balearic home sales soared in February
A total of 1,118 properties were registered as sold in the Balearics.
Wine
Binissalem wines will be of high quality this year
"A lot obviously depends on the weather. It was a dry winter but the rains over the past few weeks have been welcome."
Quality tourists and parking for beaches: the week in Majorca
An old piece of television footage embarrassed the hoteliers, money was being spent on resorts and there were anxieties about the volume of cars and the availability of parking near beaches.
Sport
Caimari wants change to Ironman route
The village is "imprisoned" because of Ironman, says Tofol Barceló.
Property
Holiday rental boom is leaving workers homeless
The areas of Majorca most affected are obvious - the resorts and also the centre of Palma. It is these parts of the island to which workers are most attracted.
Transport
Coach operators concerned about foreign competitors
The FEBT is planning to take the matter up next week with the regional government’s commission for “intrusion”.
Tourism
Now Scotland wants better ties with Majorca
The Scottish authorities would like to have people living here in Majorca making the most of the services and enjoying the delights of what Scotland has to offer.
Police
Police corruption investigation looking into alleged favours in Arenal
The investigating judge, Manuel Penalva, is expected to soon lift the gagging orders that have given the investigations such a high level of secrecy.
Environment
Government drafts law for managing Es Trenc nature park
The draft legislation is now open to public consultation and it envisages regulations for moorings, chiringuito beach-bars and car parking.
Tourist tax
The tourist tax: what we know, what we don’t know
The tourist tax - its cost, its collection, its use, its support. Plus questions that still need answering.
EU referendum
Why you should vote in the European referendum
Time is moving on for Britons to have a say in the forthcoming referendum on Britain's EU membership, which will potentially affect everyone's lives in both the UK and overseas.
- 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
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana