Housing
Palma rents soar higher than the rest of Spain
Palma has seen the largest increase, with rents soaring by 55% since 2013.
Travel
Palma third highest for airline passenger claims
Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport had the third highest number of "incidents" between June and August last year.
Animal welfare
Long queues for bullfight tickets
A former Balearics minister is to challenge the Spanish government over bullfighting in the Senate.
Animal welfare
Bullfighting set to return to Palma
Bullfighting had effectively been prohibited, until the Constitutional Court intervened.
Police
Five pickpockets in Palma arrested on the same day
The five were arrested in city centre in the Cathedral area.
Cruise tourism
Cruise ship arrivals should be an issue for the government
The director-general of the regional government's ports authority suggests using Alcudia more for cruise ships.
Police
Summer police reinforcements facing accommodation problems
It has become a familiar theme. Police and others who come to Majorca in the summer have problems with accommodation.
Property
Squatters attack electricity company technicians
The squatters, it is suspected, are intent on extortion - getting residents to pay them to move out.
Police
Mayor wanting maximum sentence for Palma pyromaniac
Friday was one of the worst nights yet for the pyromania.
Fiestas
Half the Palma Sant Sebastià acts will be local
The live acts in the squares will be on 19 January next year.
Fiestas
Cut to Three Kings parade cost
The Three Kings always arrive at the port at six on the evening of 5 January.
Police
Palma graffiti artist on trial
The Gesa building and a Renaissance wall were the targets for the "artist".
Police
Cars set alight in latest Palma pyromaniac incident
Cars, rubbish containers: there have been numerous cases of pyromania in recent months.
Animal welfare
Animal-rights groups denounce begging with puppies
"The mafias don't use cripples now, but they still want to make people feel sorry."
UK's COVID cases has prompted Italy, Portugal and Spain to tighten their entry requirements.
UK's COVID cases has prompted Italy, Portugal and Spain to tighten their entry requirements.
Environment
"Bella sombra" tree at risk from rot
The ombú tree is known as "bella sombra" because of the shade its canopy provides.
Environment
Armengol rejects "apocalyptic tone" about beach spills
There is "a problem" with wastewater spills but it is largely confined to Palma and two particular beaches.
Animal welfare
Horse causes chaos after breaking loose from a carriage
The incident occurred on the calle Manacor in Palma.
Police
Police uncover major counterfeit product distribution operation
The market value of the counterfeit goods is put at around two million euros.
Tourism
Palma shortlisted as European smart tourism capital
The Smart Tourism initiative highlights sustainability; accessibility; digitalisation; cultural heritage and creativity.
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