Entertainment
BAFTA short films to show at Es Baluard
The films will be shown from 7pm, and entrance is free until full capacity is reached.
Tourism
UK tour operators pledge to market Palma in the low season
Tour operators and airlines were all receptive and recognised that Palma represents a “good product” for becoming a first-rate city-break destination.
Tourism
Wiggins stars for Majorca in promoting cycling tourism
Sir Bradley Wiggins today once more proved what a remarkable ambassador he is for Majorca.
Employment
Unemployment soared in October ... but it was normal
Unemployment in the Balearics rose by over 19% in October.
Tourism
British praise for Magalluf changes
The Times devoted half a page in drawing attention to the changes in Magalluf.
Charity
Calvia Council signs agreement for first Prostate Cancer charity football tournament
The Majorca Beach Sports Arena is going to be hosting Errol McKeller’s first Prostate Cancer Beach Football Tournament.
Education
School building investment fallen by 87% in six years
“The new team at the (education) ministry knows what needs to be done but is not doing so, only talking about first analysing the situation."
Tourist tax
Barceló confirms that tourist tax will come into force on 1 May next year
Barceló said that he was not too concerned about the effects of the tourist tax on the UK tourism market.
Business
Sale of new cars increases in the Balearics
The total number of new cars and four-by-fours that were sold reached 26,634, 27 per cent up on the previous year.
Charity
Calvia to host Prostate Cancer Beach Football Tournament
The tournament will comprise ten professional beach football pitches across Magalluf beach, along with a seated sports arena making this a charity event to be remembered.
Economy
Over 30% of Balearic jobs are in the tourist industry
31.1% of all those in work in the Balearics are employed in the tourism sector, way above the national average of 13.5%.
Police
Special protection for witnesses in Palma police corruption investigation
Witnesses might be “got at” and pressurised into changing statements.
Environment
Calvia calls for increase in marine reserves
The motion proposes that there be new demarcation to bring together the current reserves and widen them.
Emergencies
Palma fire drama as building is evacuated
Firefighters battled for two hours to bring blaze under control, while five people, including two policemen, were treated for the effects of smoke.
Tourism
Balearics gets on its bike for World Travel Market
The World Travel Market opens in London on Monday and the Balearic Islands are going to be pushing sport and gastronomic tourism.
Police
Civil servants could be caught up in Palma police corruption scandal
It is believed that one of the arrested police officers acted as an intermediary between the town hall and another of those arrested.
Health
Majorca to host first national conference to improve help for MS sufferers
The theme of the confererence is cerebral atrophy and cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases.
Northern News Spotlight
Son Bosc finca will "definitively" not become a golf course
"What is Son Bosc, a natural protected space or a golf course?"
Health
Flu jabs now available in health centres
Flu jabs are available at all the health centres across Majorca.
Rugby
Build-up is on to the kick-off of local rugby season
A pre-season friendly match took place in Son Caliu on Saturday between long-time rivals El Toro RC and RC Ponent.
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