Police
Fines for Santa Catalina "tardeo" street drinking
The so-called "tardeo" more often than not appears to result in unacceptable behaviour because of alcohol.
Police
IS suspect was speeding up military training
Mohammed Harrak refused to make a statement claiming it was a "big misunderstanding".
Gastronomy
Bindi, the secret of spices in its dishes
The Indian delicacies that Bindi prepares are with spices, such as ginger, which have benefits for health, aid the digestion and possess anti-cancer properties.
Police
Palma IS suspect had links to terrorists in Syria
The suspect has been named as 26-year-old Mohammed Harrak.
Palma
Palma ruling parties should pay for Feixina monument demolition
The 170,000 euros cost for the demolition could be met almost in totality from the 50,000 euros annual contributions to political parties from the town hall.
Joint bid for Palacio hotel and congress centre
The rental of both is to be included in the same bidding process.
Tourism
Maiden visit of new P&O flagship Britannia snubbed
No official welcome for the cruise liner on Saturday, the Balearics Ports Authority is too busy.
Palma
Cathedral waiting on permission to activate security cameras
In light of this week’s reports of anti-tourist graffiti in the area, the matter might be said to have assumed rather more significance.
Transport
EasyJet announces its first seasonal base in Palma
EasyJet has flown more than 17 million passengers to and from Palma since its operations began in 1997.
Palma
Police ordered to hunt down anti-tourist graffiti artists
The graffiti includes messages such as "tourist go home, refugee welcome".
Palma
Employees sacked because of Palma car park theft
Trablisa dismissed the employees after becoming aware of discrepancies with parking tickets.
Society
Awareness campaign for victims of war
Continuing until Sunday, MSF is highlighting and explaining the struggles of people who have been affected by war.
Palma
Speed limits being cut on Palma roads
The town hall's programme includes a strategy for calming traffic through an initial measure for reducing speed where this is necessary.
Palma
Terraces in Palma will have limits on the number of tables
Terraces would be allowed to use a set space (which is the case at present) but with a maximum number of tables and chairs.
Palma
Terraces in Palma's Oms may move to the sides of the street
The suggestion has come about because of a recommendation from the fire service.
Palma
Palacio company officially takes over the convention centre
After eight years during which work was on, then off, then on again, the Palacio de Congresos convention centre has finally been handed over.
Royal Family
Royal Family celebrates Easter Sunday mass in Palma
Notable by their absence were any members of the regional government.
Fairs and Fiestas
Great emotion at Via Crucis performance
It is a performance that has been taking place since 1985.
Tourism
Three Costa Cruises’ ships in one day in Palma
The coinciding of the three ships shows the commitment that the operator has to Palma and the Balearic market.
Royal family
Marivent will not open to the public this year
"Respect, trust and mutual understanding" with the Royal Household when it comes to the issue of the opening of the gardens.