Weather
Storm Gloria moves away from the Balearics
Rain could hit still this evening but not as bad as the last few days.
Celebrities
Rafael Nadal's new Porto Cristo home
Nadal paid four million euros for the property by the coast.
Community
Anger over lack of Christmas lights
“I forgot about the lights of Porto Cristo because I thought that the person in charge of Comerç would be taking care of them."
Fatal accident
Seventeen-year-old killed in motorcycle accident
A talented young footballer, Isaac's death prompted the Balearics Football Federation to express its dismay.
Politics
Residents speak about Porto Cristo "independence"
Residents want "independence" from the town hall.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 15-21 April
Easter processions across the island; fairs in Colonia Sant Jordi and Porto Cristo; Shrek, El Musical and Alice's Adventures In Wonderland (in English) in Palma; Dan Stuart, once of Green on Red, at Casa Planas.
Infrastructure
Investment in improvements to Porto Cristo
Resurfacing, better pavements and lighting for Porto Cristo.
Hotels
First women-only hotel to open next year
The hotel is in Porto Cristo and will be managed by Som Hotels.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 9-15 July
Virgen del Carmen Fiestas - demons' correfocs in Es Capdella and Puerto Pollensa at the weekend; in Puerto Andratx on Friday. Petra's almond shells and water fight for Santa Praxedis on Saturday. The Balearic Symphony Orchestra at Bellver Castle on Thursday with Majorcan violin soloist Francisco García Fullana. Valldemossa's Artdemossa all day on Saturday.
Fairs and fiestas
PORTes OBERTes nautical fair in Porto Cristo
A show for all Porto Cristo's nautical, tourist and cultural potential. The second fair is being held on 21 and 22 April.
Police
British bar owner attacked in Porto Cristo
Tom Kelly was punched and kicked and struck with a wooden pole by three men.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 10-16 July
Fiestas for the Virgen del Carmen, so demons, fireworks and night parties this weekend in Cala Bona, Cala Ratjada, Porto Cristo, Portocolom, Puerto Andratx, Puerto Pollensa. Santa Margalida fiestas start in the likes of Santa Margalida (as would be expected). Queen tribute show in Palma on Wednesday. Rolling Stones and Deep Purple trib shows in Alcudia on Saturday night.
Fairs
Porto Cristo demonstrating its potential at the PORTes OBERTes fair
The first PORTes OBERTes nautical fair in Porto Cristo takes place on Saturday and Sunday.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 19-23 April
Fairs of one description or another this weekend in Colonia Sant Jordi, Manacor, Muro, Porto Cristo, Puerto Alcudia and Santa Eugenia. And it's the Sunday of the Angel, with the biggest event being at Bellver Castle in Palma.
Construction
Manacor clamping down on illegal building work
The hotel in Porto Cristo has been sealed off and the electricity has been cut off.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!