Environment
Hope for endangered Nacra mussel
A Nacra or Pinna nobilis, which is better known as the noble pen shell or fan mussel has been found in Minorca.
Red Arrows shine in Minorca air display
The Red Arrows proved today over the skies of Minorca why they are the best aerobatic team in the world. Their display was faultless much to the delight of the hundreds of people who had gathered at key viewpoints to watch the display.
Arrest
Eight illegal immigrants caught in Minorca
The National Police in Minorca have arrested eight illegal immigrants who arrived on the island in a small boat in the early hours of Thursday morning.
British market
“Minorca is a classic example of not putting all your eggs into one basket...”
Transport
Proposal for a railway in Minorca
In Majorca, the government's rail priority has been the electrification of the lines from Inca to Manacor and to Sa Pobla.
Crime
Barcelona man stabs his mother to death in Minorca
A 26-year-old man from Barcelona is in intensive care in Minorca having attempted to kill himself after apparently having stabbed his mother to death.
Animal welfare
Horse fiestas prohibition an "error" in new animal protection law
Baltasar Picornell of Podemos says that the new amendment will seek to make clear what types of celebration with animals will be permissible.
Charity
Briton to swim from Minorca to the mainland for charity
British endurance swimmer Anna Wardley, 40, has announced the Official Charity Partners for her Balearic Swim Challenge at an event held at Palma Aquarium.
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The Blog
Planning For Tourism De-Growth
De-growth, a mantra of some from the tourism-sceptic lobby, will now be a reality.
Andrew Ede30/04/2020 09:11