Environment
Palma hotels may have to pay more for water
Neus Truyol, president of Palma's Emaya municipal services agency, says that the town hall is studying an increase in rates charged to the highest consumers of water.
Police
New Palma police commissioner praises professionalism
Palouzié says that criminality and corruption have been concentrated on a few within the force. He is also critical of the police's structure, which has allowed there to be "inventions".
Retailing
Thursday Night Shopping fever to grip Palma
"This all part of our plan to maximise the potential of Palma during the peak season and eventually continue throughout the year."
Palma
Overwhelmed by cruise passengers; now it's the toilets
"Every time they flush the loo, eight or ten litres are used, and I have to pay for it."
Crime
Drugs gangs' leaders ordered to stay in prison
Of accused who have appeared in court, two have been Guardia Civil officers.
Nautical
Queen of the seas graces Palma
The Queen Elizabeth put into Palma today in heading to Greece from Southampton, this summer's base.
Gastronomy
"We have great food in Majorca, but the authorities don’t know how to sell it."
"There is so much more than sobrassada and Quely biscuits, but that is all they seem to bring out at events overseas."
Transport
Palma bus fleet being checked after second fire
"If we discover that there had been a lack of maintenance, then action will be taken against those responsible."
Palma
Palma crackdown on illegal street traders
A new commission set up by the town hall will monitor illegal street trading.
Palma
Centre of Palma closed to non-resident traffic from 12 July
Except for authorised vehicles, there will be no turning onto the Antoni Maura avenue as from next Tuesday.
Corruption
The sordid affairs of Palma's police
Juan Manuel Penalva, the judge investigating corruption in the Palma force, claims that Rodríguez was the "architect in the shadows".
Corruption
PP heavyweights forced to resign over police corruption case
Jose Maria Rodriquez, Alvaro Gijon and Sandra Fernandez have stepped down because of alleged involvement with corruption within Palma’s local police force.
Nautical
Superyacht Cup will generate over four million euros economic benefit
There will be 22 superyachts of between 24 and 60 metre length taking part, these yachts coming from countries such as the UK and USA.
Animal welfare
Town hall toughening up control of Palma's horse carriages
Controls have intensified over the past three weeks in order, for example, to verify the hours that horses are working.
Animal welfare
Carriage horse killed in Palma
It would seem that the horse suddenly bolted, crashed into a wall and was killed.
Tourism
Change to Palma's tourist logo placed on hold
"Although they might want to dress it up, it coincides with the change of name of the city."
Shopping
Caladan bags - the small details that make each bag unique
In addition to the elegance, the style and the uniqueness of each product, Caladan bags are sourced responsibly.
Tourism
Businesses voice their support for Palma cruise tourism
Business opinion is that the public do not appreciate the economic benefit that this type of tourism has.
Crime
Police smash another Nigerian prostitution gang
Nine people have been arrested and six victims have been freed.
Tourism
The largest cruise ship in the world dwarfs Palma
Harmony Of The Seas made its inaugural visit to Palma today.