Weather
Temperatures topping 38C again today
Electricity demand is at record levels, and the health service is on maximum alert to deal with the effects of the heat.
Weather
Temperatures forecast to reach 42C in Majorca next week
The first week of August is going to be particularly hot.
Weather
The heat wave has come to an end
The highest temperature in Majorca so far this year has been 40.3C.
Immigration
Fourth boat of illegal immigrants in five days intercepted
The vessel, on board which were a total of 14 illegal immigrants, was towed by a search and rescue vessel to Colonia Sant Jordi.
Weather
Majorca melts as temperatures reach over 40ºC in Palma
Yesterday was the hottest day of the year to date with the maximum reaching 40.3ºC at the university.
Holidays
Luxury holidays: Did you know Majorca?
Majorca the biggest and one of the most popular destinations in the Balearic’s. A Mediterranean picture postcard destination, with stretches of long golden and white sands and clear sapphire blue seas there is no wonder why people flock to this destination year on year.
Four ISIS suspects arrested in Majorca
The central government delegate to the Balearics, Maria Salom, was quick to call for calm yesterday after four suspected members of ISIS were arrested on the island.
Branson's Virgin Hotels is taking over a London property owned by the Reuben Brothers, all are big land owners in Mallorca.
Branson's Virgin Hotels is taking over a London property owned by the Reuben Brothers, all are big land owners in Mallorca.
Police
Twenty arrests in latest police drugs operation in Majorca
Two major drug outlets have been shut down following raids that took place simultaneously in different parts of the island.
Police
British holidaymaker: "My baby daughter was nearly snatched"
"I saw this woman with very dark skin and blonde hair approaching over my left shoulder. The lady put her arms around her telling us that she was taking her!"
Weather
Majorca sweltering but not as much as the Spanish mainland
The forecast for today until Thursday is for highs of up to 35C in Majorca's interior.
Environment
Finca owners attack law for rural walks
"If you want to make something deteriorate, then make it public."
Weather
Majorca hit by Atlantic storm
The rainfall was heaviest in the Tramuntana mountains around Lluc.
Law
Hoteliers getting tough with tour operators over false claims
The Spanish hoteliers federation has denounced the "organised criminal network" behind the claims.
Law
Solutions being sought to stop illegal street selling
The government, retailers and town halls have met to look at ways of tackling illegal selling.
Property
Foreign home buying worth 1,600 million euros in 2016
In the southwest of Majorca, transactions were worth 740 million euros last year.
Holiday rentals
Half of Airbnb properties in Majorca are marketed by just 99 "owners"
"There needs to be a ceiling on the number of tourist places and to also be a reduction in the number which there is at present."
Industrial relations
Dockworkers call off Wednesday strike
The dispute has been over legislative reform that will bring an end to the closed shops operated by workers' stevedore companies at Spain's ports.
Tourism
UK, Swedish tourism up; German, French down
The fall in German tourist numbers is mainly among the lower spending part of the market.
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- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
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