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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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."
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.”
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.
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.
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