Police
Palma police on the point of rebelling
The town hall's councillor for public safety has had - on two occasions - to convince officers to not go ahead with protests.
The Nóos trial, tourist tax battles and Jet2: the past week in Majorca
A former president of the Balearics in the dock, continuing anxieties as to water supplies, the inevitable and ongoing rumpus over the tourist tax and winter tourism: all of a sudden it had arrived.
Tourism
Jet2 city-break package a "turning point", say Palma hoteliers
"The fact that city-break packages are now being sold is unprecedented, especially as 90% of the marketing is done online."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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”.