Entertainment
Simply Red will return to Majorca in August
Crazy Music Productions announces the return of Simply Red to Palma's Plaza de Toros for a full live show on Saturday, 20 August
Transport
Campaign to improve bus driver and user relationship
“It is important to stress the value of the service that the drivers provide in order to improve the relationship with users.”
Transport
Training flight low over Palma causes public alarm
The Boeing 777-300 was actually on a training flight but flying as low as 450 to 500 metres.
Princess, Palma's name and a shocking death: the past week in Majorca
There was a death in Costa de la Calma and there was the tragedy drama of Princess Cristina. Sandwiched between these were the fuss over a restaurant, Palma's name and convention centre and, let it never be neglected, the weather.
Nóos trial
Court rules tax fraud trial of princess must go ahead in Palma
“In the trial we will continue to defend the innocence of the princess with conviction and confidence."
Tourism
More boutique hotels in Palma than other European cities
There are eighteen luxury boutique hotels at present, to which a further five will be added in 2017.
Palma
Council approves Palma name change
“It is the genuine name and toponymy of the city. It has always been Palma. From the times of the Romans.”
Environment
Palma paying 5.7 million euros to combat drought
The town hall is not planning on using all the water from the Tramuntana reservoirs, where the capacity is currently down to 28%.
Fairs and Fiestas
Demons take to the streets of Palma
Palma was full of demonic activity last night for the fiery climax to the city's Sant Sebastià fiestas.
Charity
Cars galore on the Paseo Maritimo: The first big car show of 2016
As part of the Sant Sebastià celebrations the major car clubs on the island are all attending what is going to be a “Car Fest”.
Palma
Action plan for reducing Palma's noise levels
In certain streets of the city the noise levels are above a range of between 50 and 75 decibels, which constitute the established limits.
Fairs and Fiestas
Bonfires keep Palma's partygoers warm
There were also numerous bonfires with 284 barbecues (torradas).
Palma
Palma prepares to get on its bike
Bike riders will take a six-kilometre route from the town hall to take in the Parc de la Mar and arriving at the sports centre at Son Moix.
Online polls
Bulletin readers reject Palma name change
Three-quarters of you disagreed with the plan by Palma town hall.
Nóos trial
Government wants royal scandal cash back
The Balearic government is looking to recover the almost 2.9 million euros of public funds related to the current Nóos trial.
Tourism
Britain’s finest sailing for Palma
Cunard and P&O are going to be operating their flagship cruise liners in the Western Mediterranean this summer and Palma is going to be featuring on their itineries.
Palma
Plan for regeneration of Ponent district of Palma is approved
Mayor José Hila insists that the district requires a comprehensive strategy to combat degradation that has occurred in recent years.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina stands trial on tax fraud charges in Palma
Cristina sat motionless in the courtroom, fronted by a framed photo of King Felipe while the accusations were read out.
Nóos trial
Princess Cristina comes to court
Princess Cristina has appeared in court this morning on charges of tax fraud.
Transport
False terrorist threat causes plane to land at Palma
The plane was travelling from Athens to Madrid when the pilot requested activation of the anti-terrorist protocol.
- 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"