Palma
The new Palma convention centre is now finally finished
Adrover said that today (24 February) was another step in the process towards the handing-over of the Palacio and also to completion. “I am sure that there will be a happy end.”
Transport
Scotland winter flights
Ryanair has announced this afternoon that they will be flying twice a week from Edinburgh to Palma during the winter months (October to March).
Environment
Greater support demanded for soundproofing near the airport
Of 1,343 homes identified by the airports authority Aena under the plan for soundproofing, 779 have been given this.
Police
Palma police: "this is war"
Devastating letter from police chief attacks those on the "bandwagon against corruption".
Crime
Woman arrested for having a marijuana plantation
The National Police reported that they had discovered a marijuana plantation in the Palma neighbourhood of Vivero.
Economy
Palma has the fourth highest cost of living in Spain
It is rated as being 14.5% above the national average, with the most expensive city being Barcelona (30.2% above the average). In between come San Sebastian (27.9%) and Madrid (22.7%).
Police
Threats are not stopping Palma police from working
“The threats will not stop us in our duty,” stated Pastor, who was wishing to show her support for the “institution” of the local police force.
Tourist tax
Palma PP demanding 10% of tourist tax revenue
Neus Truyol believes that Palma should have its voice, given that the city has half the population of Majorca and half the hotelier pressure.
Nóos trial
Prosecution believes that Matas has been “wriggling like an eel”
Princess Cristina is to be questioned and will make her declaration to the court this Friday in Palma.
Police
Palma police on the point of rebelling
The town hall's councillor for public safety has had - on two occasions - to convince officers to not go ahead with protests.
The Nóos trial, tourist tax battles and Jet2: the past week in Majorca
A former president of the Balearics in the dock, continuing anxieties as to water supplies, the inevitable and ongoing rumpus over the tourist tax and winter tourism: all of a sudden it had arrived.
Tourism
Jet2 city-break package a "turning point", say Palma hoteliers
"The fact that city-break packages are now being sold is unprecedented, especially as 90% of the marketing is done online."
Tourism
The sun shines as Jet2 launches Majorca's package holiday season
It was the first time ever that British holidaymakers have come to Palma on organised city-break weekends
Palma
Confusion over Palma civic ordinance
The town hall is to create "special intervention zones", one of which will be Playa de Palma, to act against the anti-social behaviour associated with street drinking.
Crime
Decisive arrest in fight against Palma drug trafficking
Apart from the drugs, more than 30,000 euros were found as well as a Browning 7.65 pistol and Llama 38 special revolver.
Fairs and Fiestas
Rain doesn't dampen Carnival spirits
It has seemed as if the weather gods have nonetheless attempted to rain on the parades and only on the parades.
Palma
Son Gotleu residents denounce black magic rituals
The Son Gotleu neighbourhood in Palma is a priority, says the mayor, José Hila.
Nóos trial
Accused in royal corruption trial take the stand next week
After a month devoted to preliminary issues and arguments presented by defence teams, the accused will start to take their turns in being questioned.
Transport
Parliament wants residents’ discount for airport charges
“This shows, once more, the need to improve air connectivity in favour of the rights and equality of opportunities for all the citizens of the Balearics.”
- 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"