Environment
More than 200 confirmed cases of olive ebola in the Balearics
The regional government hopes to continue with its policy of containment rather than one of eradication.
Entertainment
Martin Freeman filming in Majorca
Locations for the filming are at Sa Fortalesa in Puerto Pollensa.
Environment
No increase in the number of Blue Flags in the Balearics
For 2017 in Majorca specifically, there will be 32 flags for beaches as well as the fourteen for ports.
Holiday rentals
Airbnb travellers in Majorca up 90% in 2016
Airbnb says that the strong performance shows how Airbnb supports the middle class and how the economy and local communities benefit.
Police
Nearly all Majorca's town halls need more police
Over 380 more local police officers are needed across the Balearics.
Weather
Cold front bringing in short burst of unseasonal weather
Temperatures in the mountains may be struggling to break double figures.
Society
Town halls coming together to deal with fiesta-time drinking parties
The problems caused by the "botellón" and the number of people involved are increasing, especially at fiesta time.
Elections
French citizens in Majorca voting in presidential election
More than 3,500 French citizens in Majorca and Minorca will vote today in the first round of the French presidential election.
Media
Majorca television reports British ambassador speech
The television broadcaster IB3 was mainly concerned with any impact of Brexit on tourism.
Holiday rentals
Flood of requests to "regularise" apartment holiday rentals
It would seem that thousands of people turned up at the tourism ministry last week in an attempt to "regularise" their holiday apartments.
Society
Over 200 people are living on the streets of Majorca
Of this year’s 209, 188 are living on the streets of Palma, while the rest are dotted around the island.
Entertainment
Majorca recognised as top filming location
The Night Manager was among the television shows and films recognised in the location awards.
Transport
Bus passengers to "go on strike"
"It's an issue of demanding an improvement to the island's public transport, which has many deficiencies".
Hotels
Hotelier concern over "hidden" false compensation claims
More than 10,000 claims may have been "hidden" by British tour operators in order not to affect negotiations over hotel places.
Tourism
Brexit not putting Britons off Majorca
Majorca is the most popular destination overall this Easter.
Entertainment
"I would not recommend modelling as a career"
Interview with top international Majorcan model, actress, film maker, ballet teacher and fashion designer Tiffany Nia Escolano.
Tourism
Thomas Cook says tourists are returning to Egypt and Turkey
"After a slow start to the season and a tough year in 2016, we’re seeing early signs that customers are beginning to go back to Turkey and Egypt."
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.
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