Holiday rentals
Terraferida reveals Airbnb rentals in Majorca
Terraferida alleges that over a year ago there were 11,271 unlicensed properties. There will be more now.
Hotels
Majorca resorts lead recovery of hotel profitability
Revenues per available rooms in Majorca's hotels were higher than hotels in other regions.
Terrorism
Majorca falls silent for London terror victims
Minute's silences were observed at town halls across Majorca, at the national government's delegation, at the Balearic parliament and by the Spanish army's General Command.
Crime
More than 1,000 kilos of illegal drugs have been incinerated
Marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis resin and heroin have all been incinerated.
Weather
Spring will be a little warmer than usual
March has so far been very dry with 91% less rainfall than normal and warmer than usual.
Environment
Climate change legislation will eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050
Electric vehicles and photovoltaic energy are keys to the climate change legislation.
Majorca
Majorca voted sixth best island in the world
Majorca ranks sixth on TripAdvisor's best islands' ranking.
Holiday rentals
Inland municipalities will have few restrictions on holiday rentals
The Aptur association for holiday rentals considers zoning to be unworkable and complicated.
Transport
Scots calling on Balearic government for winter flight help
"I thought after all the campaigning the Bulletin and the Scottish community did the year before last, we had finally solved the problem of a lack of direct winter flights."
Transport
One of the taxi-driver associations threatens protests
As agreement was reached to call off actions up to and including Easter, any new ones would be scheduled for after Easter.
Transport
No direct flights from Scotland next winter
Passengers from northern England look set to face problems as well; Monarch has scrapped its Manchester service.
Health
The pollen season has arrived early
Among the most common sources of pollen allergies at this time of the year is the so-called asthma weed.
Transport
Bus fast lanes for motorways would be costly and pose difficulties
"There may be measures equally useful but at a lower cost."
Cinema
Majorca movie map for locations and cinema tourists
Among the films highlighted are Cloud Atlas and Bahía de Palma, a 1962 film which starred Elke Sommer.
Police
Two members of the National Police save the life of British woman
"The two police officers did a great job and we’re extremely grateful."
Weather
Andratx bears the brunt of fierce winds
Damaged boats and fallen trees as high winds hit the island this morning.
Transport
Taxi drivers call off strikes and protests
One of the routes has been dropped, fares will increase and frequency of service will be lower.
Transport
Car-rental companies sign up to consumer rights code of practice
The code is designed to try and stamp out abusive and unfair practices.
Industrial relations
Dockworkers call off first strikes but worries about supplies persist
Warehouses had been stocked up in anticipation of next week's strikes, but there are worries about the effects of strikes later in the month.
Weather
Cold front will bring some snow on Saturday
High winds and some snow are forecast for Saturday.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
- Mallorca needs to remember price is king