Environment
New protest against Son Serra beach facilities
This latest protest is in response to a revised project that has been drawn up by Santa Margalida town hall, the previous one having been rejected by the Council of Majorca.
Tourism
Busiest and longest tourist season in decades starts this weekend
Come 1 May, 100 per cent of hotels will be open. Moreover, there will be no post-Easter slump in business this year.
Police
Union attacks the "alarming" absence of police in the Balearics
Though the union is expressing concerns about police strength, it was stepped up today at key transport points in Palma.
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Magellan ship to visit Alcudia
The ship will be visiting the port of Alcudia, its only stop in the Balearics, on 30 March. It will stay until 3 April.
Health
A mild spring forecast for pollen allergies in the Balearics
The sources of allergies are predominantly various grasses, olive trees, cypress trees, saltwort, plane trees and pellitory plants.
Postman Patricio and The Old Bill: the week in Majorca
Amidst attempts at securing referendum votes for the British diaspora, a "hodge-podge" of a tax and Easter bookings, there were concerns about postal deliveries and talk of the return of the summertime British bobbies.
Tourism
Majorca tourist industry near saturation point
Trade analysts GfK have warned that families who delay booking their summer holiday could be priced out of the market to Spain and other destinations perceived as “safe”.
Society
Majorca's politicians want greater foreign resident integration
The Council of Majorca’s Cosme Bonet expressed his desire to see British expatriates integrate with the local community more and all parties around the table agreed.
Tourism
Half of Majorca’s hotels are already open
This level of hotel opening activity is occurring almost a month earlier than in previous years.
Tourism
British ambassador meets Balearic tourism authorities
The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, met representatives of the island's tourism, including the vice-president of the Balearics and minister for tourism, Biel Barcelo.
Tourism
Winter tourism: another step in the right direction
Majorca has everything for a season of at least eight months.
Weather
Snow comes to Majorca's mountains
The snow fell down to 800 metres, as Majorca was on the receiving end of heavy rain and hailstorms.
Tourism
Berlin fair confirms record summer for Majorca
German tour operators are expressing concern about the tourist tax and what it will be spent on.
Weather
Majorca on alert for heavy rain this Wednesday
The Aemet national meteorology agency has issued a yellow alert for rainfall.
Society
Balearic parliament backs stronger equality measures
The statement went on to say that a critical point has been reached in respect of gender equality.
Weather
Quite cold with occasional showers this week
The outlook for the week is for quite cold weather and fairly breezy conditions.
Tourist tax
Latest tourist tax row over residences for the elderly
Més spokesperson, Toni Reus, has reiterated the party's view that one of the purposes of the "sustainable tourism tax" is social, and that this would therefore include creating places at residences for senior citizens.
Health
Calm called for following first probable case of Zika in Majorca
The ministry says that there is a very low risk of transmission because of comparatively low mosquito numbers and activity at this time of the year.
Business
Majorcan hoteliers in Forbes rich list
World’s richest people include 1,810 billionaires, 21 of whom are Spanish and two of whom are Majorcan hoteliers.
Weather
Reservoir levels rise but remain very low
The two reservoirs - Gorg Blau and Cuber - had a combined capacity of under 30% in the first weeks of the year.
- 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