Tourism
35,000 cruise passengers visiting Palma this week
This summer is heading to be a record one, with the number of cruise ships visiting Palma due to be one of the highest to date, nearly 600.
Crime
Three carnation sellers arrested in new Palma police operation
It became apparent to the police that women were once more working the principal areas for this crime, such as near to the cathedral.
Palma
Palacio operating company won't be known until end of the year
The period for the tender will be between July and August, and the winning bidder will have four months to get the whole site up and running.
Palma
Palma seeking improvements to the urban landscape
"A deplorable situation is created, with enclosures badly made and furniture of any type."
Transport
Cameras now in use to catch airport pirate taxis
There will be fines of up to 6,000 euros for pirate taxis at Palma's airport.
Palma
Rent for Palacio and hotel will be around 1.6 million a year
Mayor Hila observed that the convention centre will allow events to be held on a scale that has not previously been possible and that this will help in creating employment.
Crime
Six arrested in Son Banya drugs raids appear in court
The operation targeted two gangs, one specialising in cocaine and the other in heroin.
Beaches
Row breaks out over loss of Blue Flags
As three of the lost flags are in Palma, there has been a call for the censure of the Emaya services agency, the councillor Neus Truyol.
Tourism
Barceló insists government has condemned anti-tourist graffiti
Today's tourism questions in parliament also considered overcrowding in Palma because of the numbers of passengers. This was on the day that the port broke a record for cruise ships.
Tourism
New entry point for cruise ship sightseers
The measures are part of a package to reorganise the flow of tourists in the city centre.
Transport
Son Sant Joan commercial activity at record levels
At present, there are some 20,000 square metres of commercial space in the terminal building.
Transport
Increased bus frequencies on Palma-Soller route from Monday
Four new buses have been added to the fleet, and with the increased service the frequencies for Puerto Soller, Soller itself and Valldemossa will be every 30 minutes.
Environment
Palma car ownership exceeds national average
The figure of 650 vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants is still higher than the national average of 482, despite a reduction between 2011 and 2014.
Tourism
PP attacks town hall inaction over Palma graffiti
The PP is demanding the graffiti be cleaned off because of the “poisonous” image of Palma that it conveys.
Tennis
Murray gets ready for Madrid in Majorca
Britain’s world number two tennis player, Andrew Murray, has spent the past few days training with world number eleven, the Canadian, Milos Raonic and his coach, Majorca former world number one, Carlos Moya, at the Palma Sport & Tennis Club in the city centre.
Health
Roundtable on cancer genetics
Natasha Hall, the Majorca-based British artist, is a "cancer survivor" and will be one of those taking part in a roundtable on Wednesday, 27 April in the Es Baluard Aljub Hall.
Terrorism
Government plays down terrorist and graffiti negative publicity
Pilar Costa spoke of the need for calmness and for trust in the security forces in light of the arrest of the IS suspect, Mohammed Harrak.
Society
British Embassy confirms new consular appointments in the Balearics
Lucy Gorman takes over as Vice-Consul from long-serving Gillian Brion, who retired last month.