Economy
Palma has the fourth highest cost of living in Spain
It is rated as being 14.5% above the national average, with the most expensive city being Barcelona (30.2% above the average). In between come San Sebastian (27.9%) and Madrid (22.7%).
Police
Threats are not stopping Palma police from working
“The threats will not stop us in our duty,” stated Pastor, who was wishing to show her support for the “institution” of the local police force.
Tourist tax
Palma PP demanding 10% of tourist tax revenue
Neus Truyol believes that Palma should have its voice, given that the city has half the population of Majorca and half the hotelier pressure.
Nóos trial
Prosecution believes that Matas has been “wriggling like an eel”
Princess Cristina is to be questioned and will make her declaration to the court this Friday in Palma.
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.
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.
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.
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.”