Fiestas
The Three Kings bring joy to Majorca
Thousands of people turned out to greet the Three Kings as they docked in the old port at 18.00.
Holiday rentals
Residents' federation slams holiday rental legislation
"The federation is totally incensed and disappointed by the government's lack of political sensitivity."
Palma
Hila says there must be a "sense of order" for Palma's tourism
"We have to know how to manage the success of the principal driver of our economy in order to avoid saturations like those this summer."
Finance
Palma's total budget for 2017 will increase by almost 8%
The consolidated budget, which adds on amounts for the municipal agencies, will go up by 7.9% to give a grand total of 583.5 million.
Environment
Green corridor for temperature reduction in Palma
The town hall plans the planting of some 4,000 trees as well as the incorporation of dry stone into the sides of the Riera torrent.
Social services
Hunt on for father of children found with dead mother
"It is extremely difficult to work with and try and help someone who does not want any assistance."
Police
Three children found living with their dead mother for days
For the moment, the police are ruling out foul play as it appears that the mother of three died a natural death, but the autopsy will reveal the exact cause of death.
Society
Alcudia and Calvia register notable population decreases
Calvia had the biggest drop of the lot, with 748 fewer people and a population down below 50,000 to 49,580.
Crime
Minor being investigated for breaking into 30 taxis
The wave of break ins to Palma taxis appears to have been solved.
Palma
Palma airport is Spain’s third busiest
Spain’s top 48 airports post an increase of 10.9% passengers to to 215 million in 11 months.
Tourism
British tour operators experience a winter city break in Palma
Over the past four days, a group of representatives from a number of British tour operators which specialise in city and short breaks have been on a “familiarisation” trip to Palma.
Society
Euromillions jackpot winner in Palma
Someone in Palma has got a very impressive early Christmas present - a 29,377,167 euros present.
Police
Es Jonquet blighted by noise from street drinking
"The police don't come. We don't see them and we've stopped ringing them because they say they are busy."
Fairs and fiestas
Palma is lit up for Christmas
The Christmas lights in Palma were finally and officially switched on at seven this evening.
Society
Twenty per cent of Palma's population is foreign
As a percentage, the foreign population in Palma is higher than the Balearic rate and the Spanish national average.
Historic Palma
Palma is such a fantastic place and it is rich in history; everywhere you look there is a small piece of history.
Police
Carnation seller arrested following theft of over 1,000 euros
The police believe that the arrested woman and others have resumed their activities following the expiry of a court restriction order that had applied to various parts of Palma.
Society
Fresh calls for graffiti crackdown in Palma
"As this is a tourist area and there are still cruise ships coming in, I do feel that this adversely affects their vision of Palma."
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Christmas tourism in Majorca
Last weekend it looked as if most of Majorca had descended on Palma to see the lights and enjoy the city.
Jason Moore05/12/2016 00:00