Transport
Palma supporting alcohol-free driving campaign
An initiative by the Brewers of Spain and the national traffic directorate, it involves "Sin Riders", biker-ambassadors for the campaign, and the offer of beer "sin alcohol".
Society
Homeless in Palma to be put on residents' register
"Through this measure we will make available the means to allow people to have a more dignified life."
Crime
Twelve years for man who cut the throat of his ex-partner
He has asked himself many times since the day in July 2015 why he did what he did.
Retail
Technology goods the stars of Black Friday
Black Friday discounts will still be available in many shops tomorrow (Sunday).
Property still booming
It appears that the whole world wants to move to Majorca and buy a home.
Fairs and fiestas
Retailers unhappy at Palma Christmas lights delay
Justifications for the delay until 3 December "suffer from a lack of rationale and credibility".
Fairs and fiestas
Palma promising "magical" Christmas lights show
"A story to be told with acrobats and circus acts that explains how the Christmas magic arrives in Palma and illuminates the whole city."
Police
Police respond to El Terreno residents' demands
The implication of a police report is that Latino gangs are active in El Terreno.
Society
El Terreno residents prepared to defend themselves
"If the local police and National Police don't defend us, we will do it ourselves. We will not stand back and see the area destroyed."
Nautical
Full order books for Palma's boat maintenance industry
Such is the demand that boats are being booked in a year in advance for maintenance work.
Food and drink
Ginbo puts Palma on the map with another award
Cocktail bar Ginbo has done it again. Since the bar opened eight years ago, it has enjoyed its best year yet for national and international recognition.
It's Christmas, isn't it?
All this fuss about the delay in switching on the Christmas lights, what are the retailers doing?
Employment
Palma investing almost six million on jobs
PalmaActiva has, since the current administration took office, so far given a second opportunity to be employed to more than 300 people.
Armed forces
Flagship of the Spanish navy makes debut visit to Palma
The Juan Carlos I, a multi-purpose amphibious assault ship, is being escorted by the frigate Victoria as it heads into the Mediterranean for a series of training exercises.
Tourism
Meliá will open the Palacio de Congresos on 1 April
"I can safely say that the whole complex, including the hotel, is in the best possible hands."
Crime
Palma man arrested for beating his partner to death
He admitted to having killed the woman by hitting her on the head with a blunt object.
Tourism
Cruise operators looking to Palma as a home base
The value of packages for tourists who start their cruises in Palma is considerably greater than for cruise stopovers.
Society
Palma residents demanding town hall action against noise
Bars, restaurants, traffic and street drinking are all blamed for increasing noise.
Retail
Palma Christmas lights being switched on a week later than usual
Retailers want the lights to be switched on to coincide with Black Friday on 25 November.
- 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
Palma Christmas lights
The city council has been accused of acting like Scrooge.
Jason Moore28/11/2016 00:00