Sailing
Griff Rhys Jones takes part in Classics regatta starting in Palma on Wednesday
Some forty boats expected at 25th Balearic Islands Classics regatta.
Celebrity
International dressage rider visits Santa Ponsa
International dressage rider Ellie McCarthy enjoys Majorca.
Historical memory
Falange hymn played during bullfight demonstrations
Anti-bullfighting demonstrators vastly outnumbered those who were demonstrating their support.
Celebrities
Elizabeth Hurley opens pop-up store
Elizabeth Hurley Beachwear Collection at pop-up store in Puerto Portals.
Town halls
Palma senior officials lacking required qualifications
Only one official is said to have the required civil service grade.
Football
Levante's “Smash & Grab” Raid Wins Palma Cup 1-2
Real Mallorca lost the 44th City of Palma Cup 1-2 to Valencia side Levante.
Paying the price of Boris
As Boris Johnson sprints towards a no deal Brexit, he obviously does not care about Britons living in EU countries.
Nicholas Shakespeare at Ian Fleming’s desk in Goldeneye.
Nicholas Shakespeare at Ian Fleming’s desk in Goldeneye.
Game of the season against Malaga
Supporters clubs have asked for as many fans as possible to be at the main entrance gates to the Son Moix at 4:15pm to meet and greet the players as they arrive on the team coach. A bigger gate than normal is expected with a perfect kick-off time and day.
The Admiral Gorshkov which was spotted off the Balearics.
The Admiral Gorshkov which was spotted off the Balearics.
Every year the sea is contaminated with 8 million tonnes of plastics, a square mountain more than 450 metres high.
Every year the sea is contaminated with 8 million tonnes of plastics, a square mountain more than 450 metres high.
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.
Tourism
Hotels expecting 80% occupancy over Easter
Some 110,000 passengers are expected at the airport today, the busiest day of the holiday period.
Holiday rentals
Town halls will be able to ban holiday rentals
Fines for infractions will be up to 40,000 euros. Barceló hopes that the legislation can be processed and approved by parliament within two months.
Tourism
Birdwatching for lengthening the tourist season
Mallorca Birdie is the promotional name and this will be presented at the international Birdfair convention at Rutland Water between 19 and 21 August.
Refugee crisis
First Syrian refugees arrive in Majorca on Monday
Eight men - four from Syria, three from Iraq and one from the Central African Republic - are to be admitted.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh move to scrap new tourist registration scheme in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Simply the Best
Majorca might win the holiday battle thanks to its hotels.
Jason Moore13/08/2019 08:56