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
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.
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
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."
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.
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".
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Sick-note Mallorca causing concern
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
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