Weather
Majorca freezes
Majorca woke to a dusting of snow today as the first cold snap of the winter gripped the island.
Tourism
Majorca had most overnight stays in October
Balearic hotel occupancy in October was the third highest with 61.2%.
Finance
Debt repayments suffocating the Balearic government
The tourist tax alone, were it destined for debt payment, would have to be collected for eight years in order just to pay off current interest.
Terrorism and tax: the past week in the Bulletin
Terror in a nearby land, a tax with a new name and a world-renowned chef. These were just some of the subjects and themes of the past week.
Weather
Winds batter Majorca
The highest wind has been recorded in the Serra Alfàbia in Bunyola - 118 kilometres per hour.
Politics
Study confirms Majorcan society’s move to the left
26.4% of Majorcans feel more Majorcan than they do Spanish, while 52.8% feel as Majorcan as they do Spanish.
Weather
Snow forecast for tomorrow
The 112 emergency centre will be on red alert as gale force winds batter the islands.
Cinema
I Am Your Father enjoys its Palma premiere
Directed by Majorcan Toni Bestard and Marcos Cabotà, it had its premiere at Palma's Ocimax.
Emergencies
One killed and seven others injured in multiple accidents across Majorca
Friday night proved to be tragically fatal on Majorca’s roads. One person was killed and seven others were injured in a spate of accidents.
Palma
Government trying to prevent work on convention centre being stopped
The chief contractor, Acciona, has ordered companies that are working on the Palacio to down tools from Monday.
Employment
Work inspections to increase in 2016
There are to be four key campaigns: control of temporary appointments and potential contractual fraud; control of the hours of work; control of part-time contracts; and limitations on overtime.
Tourist tax
D-Day for tourist tax
The draft will be up for public consideration for 15 days, during which time any citizen or organisation can have their say and can present observations.
Fairs and Fiestas
Inca hosts the biggest fair of the year
Council sources said that they had prepared for some 300,000 people to visit the fair.
Retail
Jaume III one of Spain’s most expensive shopping streets
El Portal de l’Àngel de Barcelona is Spain’s most expensive with the average rent being 3,240 euros per square metre.
Beaches
Rise in beach incidents this year
Increased incidents at beaches were attributed to the good summer weather.
Weather
Cold front will briefly disrupt Majorca's Indian summer
This front will affect the whole of Spain and the Balearics later in the weekend and into early next week.
Winter flights
More winter joy for Majorca
Flight connections between the UK and Palma are going to be greatly improved this winter with Jet2 leading from the front.
Cinema
Calvia bids to become "film-friendly"
The commission and Calvia are already working on projects such as “Calvia es cine”.
Emergencies
Emergency services put to the test
The training exercise was a routine one to make sure that all of the emergency services know how to respond to a catastrophe.
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- New setback for Britons flying to Spain
- Famous Balearics town votes against banning tourists
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